adidas AGXSWX:ADS 82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.58 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF191.78 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 528 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, adidas AG ranks worse than 70.27% on this metric.
adidas AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for adidas AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ADS'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 1.13 Max: 3.32
Current: 1.58
During the past 13 years, adidas AG's highest Yield on Cost was 3.32. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 1.13.
XSWX:ADS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 70.27% of 528
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.465
vs XSWX:ADS: 1.58
adidas AG (XSWX:ADS) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
adidas AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:ADS vs NKE, DECK, ONON: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, adidas AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, adidas AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where adidas AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of adidas AG is calculated as
adidas AG (XSWX:ADS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.58 as of Jul. 03, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on adidas AG and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, adidas AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.27 to 3.32. According to the industry distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #371 out of 528 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 70.3%.
Is adidas AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
adidas AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.58 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 3.32. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.47. adidas AG's value of 1.58 is 54.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #371 out of 528 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, adidas AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does adidas AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #371 out of 528 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places adidas AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.47. adidas AG's value of 1.58 is 54.4% below this benchmark. Historically, adidas AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.27 to 3.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 3.47, adidas AG has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.47, based on 528 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. adidas AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.58 is 54.4% below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on adidas AG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. adidas AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.58, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 1.13. 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 CHF191.78, compared to a current price of CHF162.00 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.58, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 54.4% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.47. adidas AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For adidas AG (XSWX:ADS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.58 as of Jul. 03, 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 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF191.78.
GuruFocus considers adidas AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.58 (40% above median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: CHF191.78 vs. price of CHF162.00 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.4% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#371 of 528)
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.
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