adidas AG (XSWX:ADS) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 5.40% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:ADS adidas AG XSWX:ADS
81 GF Score
Price CHF169.30
GF Value CHF192.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is adidas AG 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

adidas AG XSWX:ADS 81 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.40% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADS with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF192.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

adidas AG's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF5.12.

During the past 12 months, adidas AG's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 14.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 19.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of adidas AG was 27.40% per year. The lowest was -19.50% per year. And the median was 7.10% per year.

adidas AG  (XSWX:ADS) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.

adidas AG 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms

XSWX:ADS vs NKE, DECK, ONON: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, adidas AG's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, adidas AG's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where adidas AG's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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adidas AG 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.40% mean?
adidas AG (XSWX:ADS) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.40% as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for adidas AG and its competitors.
Is adidas AG's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
adidas AG's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.40%. Overall, adidas AG has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does adidas AG's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to NKE and DECK?
adidas AG's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.40% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for adidas AG and its competitors. adidas AG's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.40%. 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 (XSWX:ADS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF192.39, compared to a current price of CHF169.30 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.40%. adidas AG's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For adidas AG (XSWX:ADS), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.40% as of Mar. 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 (XSWX:ADS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, adidas AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF169.30 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF192.39. GuruFocus considers adidas AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADS:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 5.40%
  • GF Value™: CHF192.39 vs. price of CHF169.30 (12% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign

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