adidas AG (NEOE:ADI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.23 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 36% Below Median

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NEOE:ADI adidas AG NEOE:ADI
58 GF Score
Price C$6.56
GF Value C$9.04
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is adidas AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

adidas AG NEOE:ADI 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.23 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 6.65. GuruFocus rates NEOE:ADI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of C$9.04 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 814 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, adidas AG ranks worse than 87.84% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), adidas AG's current share price is C$6.56. adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$1.55. adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.23.

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

NEOE:ADI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.76   Med: 6.65   Max: 10.47
Current: 4.19

During the past years, adidas AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.47. The lowest was 2.76. And the median was 6.65.

NEOE:ADI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.84% of 814 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.985 vs NEOE:ADI: 4.19

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 Jun. 2026 was C$55.008. 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 C$1.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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adidas AG  (NEOE:ADI) 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
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 5.32 4.81 4.54 3.63 4.77

NEOE:ADI 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
=6.56/1.55
=4.23

* 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 Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=55.008/131.3638*131.3638
=55.008

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

adidas AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 44.992 101.017 58.508
201612 45.196 101.217 58.657
201703 47.730 101.417 61.824
201706 45.266 102.117 58.230
201709 46.683 102.717 59.702
201712 44.712 102.617 57.237
201803 53.320 102.917 68.058
201806 46.048 104.017 58.154
201809 51.419 104.718 64.503
201812 48.941 104.217 61.689
201903 52.576 104.217 66.271
201906 50.232 105.718 62.418
201909 52.945 106.018 65.603
201912 50.743 105.818 62.993
202003 52.683 105.718 65.463
202006 48.750 106.618 60.065
202009 52.182 105.818 64.780
202012 51.557 105.518 64.186
202103 55.851 107.518 68.238
202106 53.634 108.486 64.945
202109 59.807 109.435 71.791
202112 56.611 110.384 67.371
202203 48.041 113.968 55.374
202206 44.729 115.760 50.758
202209 45.146 118.818 49.913
202212 40.230 119.345 44.281
202303 39.789 122.402 42.702
202306 38.616 123.140 41.195
202309 42.089 124.195 44.519
202312 37.529 123.773 39.831
202403 40.147 125.038 42.178
202406 41.221 125.882 43.016
202409 43.457 126.198 45.236
202412 45.754 127.041 47.311
202503 49.633 127.779 51.025
202506 45.877 128.412 46.932
202509 51.793 129.255 52.638
202512 52.222 129.361 53.031
202603 53.545 131.258 53.588
202606 55.008 131.364 55.008

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 4.23 mean?
adidas AG (NEOE:ADI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.23 as of Aug. 17, 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 36% below median its historical median of 6.65. 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 #715 out of 814 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 87.8%.
Is adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
adidas AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.23 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 6.65. 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 0.99. adidas AG's value of 4.23 is 329.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #715 out of 814 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, adidas AG has a GF Score™ of 58/100 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 #715 out of 814 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 0.99. adidas AG's value of 4.23 is 329.4% 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 6.65 vs. the industry median of 0.99, 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 0.99, based on 814 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 4.23 is 329.4% 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 0.99 — 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 4.23, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 6.65. 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 (NEOE:ADI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$9.04, compared to a current price of C$6.56 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.23, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 6.65 and 329.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.99. adidas AG's overall GF Score™ is 58/100. 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 (NEOE:ADI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.23 as of Aug. 17, 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 (NEOE:ADI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, adidas AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$6.56 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$9.04. GuruFocus considers adidas AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NEOE:ADI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.23 (36% below median its 10-year median of 6.65)
  • GF Value™: C$9.04 vs. price of C$6.56 (27.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100
  • Industry Position: 329.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#715 of 814)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NEOE:ADI 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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