adidas AG (XSWX:ADS) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.74% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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XSWX:ADS adidas AG XSWX:ADS
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Price CHF168.15
GF Value CHF192.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is adidas AG 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

adidas AG XSWX:ADS 81 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.74 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADS with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF192.21 (Modestly Undervalued).

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

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.74%.

adidas AG  (XSWX:ADS) 3-Month 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

XSWX:ADS vs NKE, DECK, ONON: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, adidas AG's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Month 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, adidas AG's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where adidas AG's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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adidas AG 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

adidas AG's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 )
=(178.665 - 177.349) / 178.665
=0.74%

* 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.74 mean?
adidas AG (XSWX:ADS) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.74 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for adidas AG and its competitors.
Is adidas AG's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
adidas AG's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.74. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to NKE and DECK?
adidas AG's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.74 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, 3-Month 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for adidas AG and its competitors. adidas AG's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.74. 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 CHF192.21, compared to a current price of CHF168.15 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.74. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For adidas AG (XSWX:ADS), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.74 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 CHF192.21. GuruFocus considers adidas AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADS:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.74
  • GF Value™: CHF192.21 vs. price of CHF168.15 (12.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100

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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