adidas AG (BSE:ADS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.41 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 39% Below Median

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BSE:ADS adidas AG BSE:ADS
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What is adidas AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

adidas AG BSE:ADS 95 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 2.30. GuruFocus rates BSE:ADS with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of lei1,073.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 883 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, adidas AG ranks worse than 71.12% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), adidas AG's current share price is lei941.80. adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was lei670.10. adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.41.

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

BSE:ADS' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91   Med: 2.3   Max: 3.56
Current: 1.35

During the past years, adidas AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.56. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 2.30.

BSE:ADS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
71.12% of 883 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.64 vs BSE:ADS: 1.35

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

adidas AG's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was lei197.764. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is lei670.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


adidas AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


adidas AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

adidas AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS 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 1.70 1.54 1.37 1.29 1.02

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

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

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

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


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adidas AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=941.80/670.10
=1.41

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=197.764/131.2583*131.2583
=197.764

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

adidas AG Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 105.871 100.717 137.975
201609 130.928 101.017 170.124
201612 106.144 101.217 137.648
201703 131.148 101.417 169.738
201706 128.508 102.117 165.181
201709 152.030 102.717 194.273
201712 134.486 102.617 172.022
201803 153.799 102.917 196.152
201806 139.174 104.017 175.622
201809 156.613 104.718 196.307
201812 137.289 104.217 172.911
201903 153.812 104.217 193.721
201906 144.476 105.718 179.380
201909 164.328 106.018 203.451
201912 152.164 105.818 188.747
202003 114.897 105.718 142.655
202006 88.853 106.618 109.388
202009 154.750 105.818 191.955
202012 147.318 105.518 183.256
202103 147.817 107.518 180.456
202106 143.833 108.486 174.025
202109 160.133 109.435 192.067
202112 138.851 110.384 165.109
202203 142.060 113.968 163.612
202206 148.042 115.760 167.862
202209 160.595 118.818 177.410
202212 142.075 119.345 156.257
202303 146.479 122.402 157.077
202306 148.946 123.140 158.765
202309 164.829 124.195 174.204
202312 135.724 123.773 143.932
202403 152.457 125.038 160.041
202406 160.781 125.882 167.648
202409 183.950 126.198 191.326
202412 162.028 127.041 167.406
202503 171.530 127.779 176.200
202506 177.098 128.412 181.024
202509 200.271 129.255 203.375
202512 185.805 129.361 188.531
202603 197.764 131.258 197.764

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 1.41 mean?
adidas AG (BSE:ADS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.41 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on adidas AG and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 2.30. Over the past decade, adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 3.56. According to the industry distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #628 out of 883 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
adidas AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.41 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 3.56. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.64. adidas AG's value of 1.41 is 120.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #628 out of 883 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, adidas AG has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #628 out of 883 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places adidas AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.64. adidas AG's value of 1.41 is 120.3% above this benchmark. Historically, adidas AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 3.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.30 vs. the industry median of 0.64, 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 PS Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.64, based on 883 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. adidas AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.41 is 120.3% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 0.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. adidas AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 2.30. 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 lei1,073.07, compared to a current price of lei941.80 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.30 and 120.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.64. adidas AG's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For adidas AG (BSE:ADS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.41 as of Jul. 24, 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 lei941.80 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of lei1,073.07. GuruFocus considers adidas AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSE:ADS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.41 (39% below median its 10-year median of 2.30)
  • GF Value™: lei1,073.07 vs. price of lei941.80 (12.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 120.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#628 of 883)

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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