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GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank
A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
XSWX:ADS vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Profitability Rank Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, adidas AG's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, adidas AG's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where adidas AG's Profitability Rank falls into.
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
adidas AG has the Profitability Rank of 7.
Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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 (XSWX:ADS) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on adidas AG and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, adidas AG's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00.
Is adidas AG's Profitability Rank too high?
adidas AG's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 9.00. 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 Profitability Rank compare to NKE and DECK?
adidas AG's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. Historically, adidas AG's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on adidas AG and its competitors. adidas AG's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 CHF192.17, compared to a current price of CHF168.15 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. adidas AG's overall GF Score™ is 81/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For adidas AG (XSWX:ADS), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 CHF168.15 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF192.17.
GuruFocus considers adidas AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADS:
Profitability Rank: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
GF Value™: CHF192.17 vs. price of CHF168.15 (12.5% below fair value)
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 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.
81GF Score
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