NIKE INC -CL B (NKE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:NKE • US6541061031
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-1.38 (-3.14%)
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This NKE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NKE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- NKE had positive earnings in the past year.
- NKE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years NKE has always been profitable.
- NKE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.07%, NKE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.97%, NKE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- NKE's Return On Invested Capital of 8.99% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NKE outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NKE is significantly above the industry average of 11.51%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.99%) for NKE is well below the 3 year average (16.64%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that NKE had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.07% | ||
| ROE | 15.97% | ||
| ROIC | 8.99% |
ROA(3y)12.42%
ROA(5y)13.49%
ROE(3y)33.36%
ROE(5y)36.9%
ROIC(3y)16.64%
ROIC(5y)18.07%
1.3 Margins
- NKE's Profit Margin of 4.84% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NKE outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- NKE's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- NKE has a Operating Margin (6.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NKE has remained more or less at the same level.
- NKE's Gross Margin of 40.81% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NKE is outperformed by 68.89% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NKE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.84% | ||
| GM | 40.81% |
OM growth 3Y-17.6%
OM growth 5Y-0.82%
PM growth 3Y-18.72%
PM growth 5Y0.48%
GM growth 3Y-2.41%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
2. NKE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NKE is still creating some value.
- NKE has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, NKE has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for NKE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- NKE has an Altman-Z score of 3.58. This indicates that NKE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.58, NKE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- NKE has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.66. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as NKE would need 7.66 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NKE (7.66) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- NKE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- NKE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.50 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NKE is outperformed by 62.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC10.35%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.14 indicates that NKE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of NKE (2.14) is better than 64.44% of its industry peers.
- NKE has a Quick Ratio of 1.45. This is a normal value and indicates that NKE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- NKE's Quick ratio of 1.45 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NKE outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 |
3. NKE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- NKE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -50.17%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.37% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has decreased by -2.71% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, NKE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.36% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50.17%
EPS 3Y-16.87%
EPS 5Y3.37%
EPS Q2Q%-35.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.29%
Revenue growth 5Y4.36%
Sales Q2Q%0.09%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.37% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.12% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-29.84%
EPS Next 2Y-7.37%
EPS Next 3Y3.61%
EPS Next 5Y18.37%
Revenue Next Year1.01%
Revenue Next 2Y1.34%
Revenue Next 3Y2.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.12%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. NKE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.23, NKE can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- NKE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. NKE is more expensive than 62.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- NKE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.78.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.00, the valuation of NKE can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NKE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: NKE is more expensive than 62.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NKE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.54), we can say NKE is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NKE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.22% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NKE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: NKE is more expensive than 64.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 60.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of NKE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)8.37
EPS Next 2Y-7.37%
EPS Next 3Y3.61%
5. NKE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NKE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.80%.
- In the last 3 months the price of NKE has falen by -35.35%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- NKE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.54. NKE pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- NKE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.8% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of NKE grows each year by 10.70%, which is quite nice.
- NKE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- NKE has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.7%
Div Incr Years24
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- NKE pays out 106.18% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of NKE is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP106.18%
EPS Next 2Y-7.37%
EPS Next 3Y3.61%
NKE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
42.62
-1.38 (-3.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)03-31 2026-03-31/amc
Earnings (Next)06-24 2026-06-24/amc
Inst Owners83.12%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.68%
Ins Owner Change2.91%
Market Cap63.12B
Revenue(TTM)46.52B
Net Income(TTM)2.25B
Analysts76.74
Price Target67.28 (57.86%)
Short Float %3.64%
Short Ratio2.81
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.8% |
Yearly Dividend1.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.7%
DP106.18%
Div Incr Years24
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-02 2026-03-02 (0.41)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)31.05%
Min EPS beat(2)22.88%
Max EPS beat(2)39.21%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)36.9%
Min EPS beat(4)7.49%
Max EPS beat(4)78.04%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)38.29%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)29.41%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)27.32%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.69%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.51%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.75%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.38%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.19%
PT rev (1m)-0.68%
PT rev (3m)-3.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23 | ||
| P/S | 1.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 60.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 37.26 | ||
| P/B | 4.48 | ||
| P/tB | 4.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.08 |
EPS(TTM)1.51
EY3.54%
EPS(NY)1.85
Fwd EY4.35%
FCF(TTM)0.71
FCFY1.66%
OCF(TTM)1.14
OCFY2.68%
SpS31.42
BVpS9.51
TBVpS9.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)8.37
Graham Number17.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.07% | ||
| ROE | 15.97% | ||
| ROCE | 10.7% | ||
| ROIC | 8.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.34% | ||
| OM | 6.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.84% | ||
| GM | 40.81% | ||
| FCFM | 2.25% |
ROA(3y)12.42%
ROA(5y)13.49%
ROE(3y)33.36%
ROE(5y)36.9%
ROIC(3y)16.64%
ROIC(5y)18.07%
ROICexc(3y)27.29%
ROICexc(5y)31.4%
ROICexgc(3y)28.17%
ROICexgc(5y)32.46%
ROCE(3y)19.82%
ROCE(5y)21.52%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y-18.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.46%
OM growth 3Y-17.6%
OM growth 5Y-0.82%
PM growth 3Y-18.72%
PM growth 5Y0.48%
GM growth 3Y-2.41%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.66 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 89.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 48.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 46.58% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.58 |
F-Score3
WACC10.35%
ROIC/WACC0.87
Cap/Depr(3y)88.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.52%
Profit Quality(3y)104.57%
Profit Quality(5y)98.22%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50.17%
EPS 3Y-16.87%
EPS 5Y3.37%
EPS Q2Q%-35.19%
EPS Next Y-29.84%
EPS Next 2Y-7.37%
EPS Next 3Y3.61%
EPS Next 5Y18.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.29%
Revenue growth 5Y4.36%
Sales Q2Q%0.09%
Revenue Next Year1.01%
Revenue Next 2Y1.34%
Revenue Next 3Y2.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.12%
EBIT growth 1Y-47.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.84%
EBIT growth 5Y3.51%
EBIT Next Year-2.98%
EBIT Next 3Y10.9%
EBIT Next 5Y16.88%
FCF growth 1Y-83.08%
FCF growth 3Y-9.64%
FCF growth 5Y18.49%
OCF growth 1Y-76.02%
OCF growth 3Y-10.67%
OCF growth 5Y8.27%
NIKE INC -CL B / NKE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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NIKE INC -CL B (NKE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
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The financial health rating of NIKE INC -CL B (NKE) is 6 / 10.
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The dividend rating of NIKE INC -CL B (NKE) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 106.18%.