ADV (Advantage Solutions) Total Payout Ratio: -0.01 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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ADV Advantage Solutions Inc ADV
60 GF Score
Price $36.38
GF Value $59.85
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Advantage Solutions Total Payout Ratio?

Advantage Solutions ADV +7.97% 60 Total Payout Ratio is -0.01 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates ADV with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Advantage Solutions's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.01.


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Advantage Solutions Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Advantage Solutions's Total Payout Ratio 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.

Advantage Solutions Total Payout Ratio Chart

Advantage Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.21 0.00 -0.05 -0.08 0.00

Advantage Solutions Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.02 0.03 0.00 0.00 -0.03

ADV vs NEXN, QNST, NCMI: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Advantage Solutions's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout 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.


Advantage Solutions Total Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Advantage Solutions's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Advantage Solutions's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Advantage Solutions Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Advantage Solutions's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-0.869 + 1.838 + 0) / -227.735
=0.00

Advantage Solutions's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-2.306 + 0 + 0) / -71.831
=-0.03

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of -0.01 mean?
Advantage Solutions (ADV) has a Total Payout Ratio of -0.01 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Advantage Solutions and its competitors.
Is Advantage Solutions' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Advantage Solutions' current Total Payout Ratio is -0.01. Overall, Advantage Solutions has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advantage Solutions' Total Payout Ratio compare to NEXN and QNST?
Advantage Solutions' Total Payout Ratio of -0.01 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Advantage Solutions and its competitors. Advantage Solutions's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advantage Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantage Solutions (ADV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.85, compared to a current price of $36.38 — trading 39.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is -0.01. Advantage Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Advantage Solutions (ADV), the current Total Payout Ratio is -0.01 as of Jul. 24, 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 Advantage Solutions (ADV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantage Solutions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $36.38 is trading 39.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.85. GuruFocus considers Advantage Solutions to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ADV:

  • Total Payout Ratio: -0.01
  • GF Value™: $59.85 vs. price of $36.38 (39.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ADV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Advantage Solutions Business Description

Address 7676 Forsyth Boulevard, Fifth Floor, St. Louis, MO, USA, 63105
Advantage Solutions Inc provides outsourced sales, marketing, merchandising, sampling, and retailer support services to consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers across North America. Its services are designed to support distribution, retail execution, shopper engagement, and private brand development across both physical and digital commerce environments. The company serves various clients across grocery, mass, club, retail pharmacy, convenience, and other channels. It operates through three reportable segments: Branded Services, Experiential Services, and Retailer Services. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Experiential Services segment, which provides in-store and digital sampling programs, demonstrations, and experiential events for manufacturers and retailers.
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