adidas AG (XSWX:ADS) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.70% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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XSWX:ADS adidas AG XSWX:ADS
85 GF Score
Price CHF164.05
GF Value CHF192.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is adidas AG 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

adidas AG XSWX:ADS +0.71% 85 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF192.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 343 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, adidas AG ranks better than 78.43% on this metric.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. adidas AG's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.70%.

XSWX:ADS's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
78.43% of 343 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: -0.4 vs XSWX:ADS: 0.70

adidas AG  (XSWX:ADS) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.


Be Aware

Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.


adidas AG 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


XSWX:ADS vs NKE, DECK, ONON: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, adidas AG's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Share Buyback 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, adidas AG's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where adidas AG's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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adidas AG 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

adidas AG's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

1-Year Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2025 )
=(178.549 - 177.349) / 178.549
=0.7%

* 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.

What does a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70 mean?
adidas AG (XSWX:ADS) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.70 as of Mar. 2026. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for adidas AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #74 out of 343 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is adidas AG's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
adidas AG's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70. Based on the distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #74 out of 343 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 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does adidas AG's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #74 out of 343 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places adidas AG in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for adidas AG and its competitors. adidas AG's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70. 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 CHF192.74, compared to a current price of CHF164.05 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70. adidas AG's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For adidas AG (XSWX:ADS), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.70 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 CHF164.05 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF192.74. GuruFocus considers adidas AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADS:

  • 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.70
  • GF Value™: CHF192.74 vs. price of CHF164.05 (14.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 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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