adidas AG (XSWX:ADS) 3-Year RORE % : 48.18% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is adidas AG 3-Year RORE %?

adidas AG XSWX:ADS +2.02% 86 3-Year RORE % is 48.18 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF190.72 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,006 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, adidas AG ranks better than 85.39% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. adidas AG's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 48.18%.

The industry rank for adidas AG's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:ADS's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
85.39% of 1006 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.895 vs XSWX:ADS: 48.18

adidas AG  (XSWX:ADS) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

Be Aware

Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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adidas AG 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for adidas AG's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % Chart

adidas AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
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adidas AG Quarterly Data
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XSWX:ADS vs NKE, DECK, ONON: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, adidas AG's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, adidas AG's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where adidas AG's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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adidas AG 3-Year RORE % Calculation

adidas AG's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 7.258-0.769 )/( 13.467-0 )
=6.489/13.467
=48.18 %

* 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.

In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 48.18 mean?
adidas AG (XSWX:ADS) has a 3-Year RORE % of 48.18 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on adidas AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #147 out of 1006 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is adidas AG's 3-Year RORE % too high?
adidas AG's current 3-Year RORE % is 48.18. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median 3-Year RORE % is 2.90. adidas AG's value of 48.18 is 1564.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #147 out of 1006 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, adidas AG has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does adidas AG's 3-Year RORE % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #147 out of 1006 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places adidas AG in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 2.90. adidas AG's value of 48.18 is 1564.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.90, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. adidas AG's current 3-Year RORE % of 48.18 is 1564.2% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on adidas AG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. adidas AG's current 3-Year RORE % is 48.18. 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 CHF190.72, compared to a current price of CHF162.00 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 48.18 and 1564.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.90. adidas AG's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For adidas AG (XSWX:ADS), the current 3-Year RORE % is 48.18 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 CHF162.00 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF190.72. GuruFocus considers adidas AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADS:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 48.18
  • GF Value™: CHF190.72 vs. price of CHF162.00 (15.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100
  • Industry Position: 1564.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#147 of 1006)

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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