adidas AG (WAR:ADS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.22 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — 46% Below Median

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WAR:ADS adidas AG WAR:ADS
68 GF Score
Price zł672.00
GF Value zł966.65
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is adidas AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

adidas AG WAR:ADS 68 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.22 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 2.28. GuruFocus rates WAR:ADS with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of zł966.65 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 885 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, adidas AG ranks worse than 65.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-28), adidas AG's current share price is zł672.00. adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was zł551.14. adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.22.

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

WAR:ADS' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91   Med: 2.28   Max: 3.56
Current: 1.13

During the past years, adidas AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.56. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 2.28.

WAR:ADS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
65.08% of 885 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.66 vs WAR:ADS: 1.13

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 Jun. 2026 was zł165.615. 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 zł551.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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adidas AG  (WAR: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
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.57 1.15 1.56 1.88 1.29

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 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 1.54 1.37 1.29 1.02 1.33

WAR: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
=672.00/551.14
=1.22

* 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 Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=165.615/131.3638*131.3638
=165.615

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

adidas AG Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 106.672 101.017 138.718
201612 86.479 101.217 112.236
201703 106.851 101.417 138.403
201706 104.701 102.117 134.688
201709 123.865 102.717 158.410
201712 109.571 102.617 140.266
201803 125.305 102.917 159.940
201806 113.391 104.017 143.202
201809 127.598 104.718 160.066
201812 111.855 104.217 140.991
201903 125.317 104.217 157.959
201906 117.710 105.718 146.265
201909 133.884 106.018 165.892
201912 123.974 105.818 153.903
202003 93.611 105.718 116.320
202006 72.392 106.618 89.194
202009 126.081 105.818 156.519
202012 120.025 105.518 149.425
202103 120.432 107.518 147.142
202106 117.186 108.486 141.899
202109 130.466 109.435 156.609
202112 113.127 110.384 134.629
202203 115.742 113.968 133.408
202206 120.615 115.760 136.873
202209 130.843 118.818 144.659
202212 115.753 119.345 127.410
202303 119.342 122.402 128.079
202306 121.352 123.140 129.456
202309 134.292 124.195 142.044
202312 110.580 123.773 117.362
202403 124.212 125.038 130.496
202406 130.994 125.882 136.699
202409 149.871 126.198 156.006
202412 132.010 127.041 136.502
202503 139.752 127.779 143.672
202506 144.288 128.412 147.605
202509 163.169 129.255 165.831
202512 151.383 129.361 153.727
202603 161.126 131.258 161.256
202606 165.615 131.364 165.615

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 1.22 mean?
adidas AG (WAR:ADS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.22 as of Aug. 28, 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 46% below median its historical median of 2.28. 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 #576 out of 885 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is adidas AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
adidas AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.22 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.28. 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 0.66. adidas AG's value of 1.22 is 84.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #576 out of 885 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, adidas AG has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly 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 #576 out of 885 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 0.66. adidas AG's value of 1.22 is 84.8% 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 2.28 vs. the industry median of 0.66, 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 0.66, based on 885 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 1.22 is 84.8% 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 0.66 — 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 1.22, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 2.28. 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 (WAR:ADS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł966.65, compared to a current price of zł672.00 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.22, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.28 and 84.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.66. adidas AG's overall GF Score™ is 68/100. 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 (WAR:ADS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.22 as of Aug. 28, 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 (WAR:ADS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, adidas AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł672.00 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł966.65. GuruFocus considers adidas AG to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:ADS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.22 (46% below median its 10-year median of 2.28)
  • GF Value™: zł966.65 vs. price of zł672.00 (30.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100
  • Industry Position: 84.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#576 of 885)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR: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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