adidas AG (BSE:ADS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.96 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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BSE:ADS adidas AG BSE:ADS
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Price lei935.80
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What is adidas AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

adidas AG BSE:ADS 91 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.96 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 6.67. GuruFocus rates BSE:ADS with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of lei1,074.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 872 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, adidas AG ranks worse than 89.68% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), adidas AG's current share price is lei935.80. adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was lei188.49. adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.96.

The historical rank and industry rank for adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSE:ADS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.76   Med: 6.67   Max: 10.47
Current: 4.61

During the past years, adidas AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.47. The lowest was 2.76. And the median was 6.67.

BSE:ADS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
89.68% of 872 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs BSE:ADS: 4.61

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

adidas AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was lei178.533. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is lei188.49 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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adidas AG  (BSE:ADS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


adidas AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


adidas AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

adidas AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

adidas AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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adidas AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.83 5.32 4.81 4.54 3.63

BSE:ADS vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


adidas AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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adidas AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=935.80/188.49
=4.96

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, adidas AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=178.533/131.2583*131.2583
=178.533

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

adidas AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 148.708 100.717 193.802
201609 157.020 101.017 204.027
201612 155.000 101.217 201.004
201703 163.103 101.417 211.095
201706 155.755 102.117 200.203
201709 173.919 102.717 222.245
201712 160.186 102.617 204.895
201803 188.601 102.917 240.538
201806 160.495 104.017 202.527
201809 180.466 104.718 226.205
201812 166.631 104.217 209.866
201903 179.879 104.217 226.552
201906 172.919 105.718 214.695
201909 182.917 106.018 226.466
201912 176.269 105.818 218.648
202003 172.638 105.718 214.346
202006 164.559 106.618 202.590
202009 180.431 105.818 223.810
202012 184.132 105.518 229.050
202103 203.275 107.518 248.159
202106 200.779 108.486 242.925
202109 215.920 109.435 258.979
202112 202.322 110.384 240.583
202203 173.593 113.968 199.929
202206 159.807 115.760 181.202
202209 154.827 118.818 171.038
202212 135.469 119.345 148.992
202303 133.024 122.402 142.648
202306 132.963 123.140 141.728
202309 142.296 124.195 150.389
202312 127.965 123.773 135.704
202403 135.680 125.038 142.430
202406 137.592 125.882 143.469
202409 146.759 126.198 152.644
202412 146.912 127.041 151.789
202503 158.158 127.779 162.464
202506 153.549 128.412 156.953
202509 171.267 129.255 173.921
202512 173.174 129.361 175.714
202603 178.533 131.258 178.533

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.96 mean?
adidas AG (BSE:ADS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.96 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on adidas AG and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 6.67. Over the past decade, adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.76 to 10.47. According to the industry distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #782 out of 872 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
adidas AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.96 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 6.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.76 to a high of 10.47. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98. adidas AG's value of 4.96 is 406.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #782 out of 872 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, adidas AG has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #782 out of 872 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places adidas AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98. adidas AG's value of 4.96 is 406.1% above this benchmark. Historically, adidas AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.76 to 10.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.67 vs. the industry median of 0.98, adidas AG has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.98, based on 872 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. adidas AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.96 is 406.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on adidas AG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. adidas AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.96, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 6.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is adidas AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, adidas AG (BSE:ADS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is lei1,074.00, compared to a current price of lei935.80 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.96, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 6.67 and 406.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.98. adidas AG's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For adidas AG (BSE:ADS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.96 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is adidas AG (BSE:ADS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, adidas AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of lei935.80 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of lei1,074.00. GuruFocus considers adidas AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSE:ADS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.96 (26% below median its 10-year median of 6.67)
  • GF Value™: lei1,074.00 vs. price of lei935.80 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 406.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#782 of 872)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSE:ADS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


adidas AG Business Description

Address Adi-Dassler-Strasse 1, Herzogenaurach, BY, DEU, 91074
Adidas designs, develops, produces, and markets athletic and leisure apparel, footwear, accessories, and sports equipment. Under its eponymous brand, it produces apparel for competitive athletics, casual activewear, and casual fashion. Adidas sells its products in more than 160 countries through about 2,000 owned retail stores, 15,000 Adidas-branded franchise stores (including about 8,000 in China), 150,000 wholesale doors, and an owned e-commerce site that is available in 67 countries. The company was founded in 1949 in Germany.
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