Mr. Market is currently offering NIKE, Inc. at $43.19.
The business passes 4 of 7 of Graham's defensive criteria — adequate but not exceptional.
At $43.19, the stock trades at a 87% premium to its Graham Number of $23.14. Graham would consider this price speculative.
There is no margin of safety at the current price. Graham would advise patience and waiting for a better entry point.
Negative NCAV — liabilities exceed current assets. Common in capital-return businesses (buybacks, debt-funded dividends) and capital-intensive industries. Not automatically a warning sign..
Conclusion: This stock is better suited for Graham's Enterprising investor — one willing to devote time and skill to security selection.
NIKE, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, markets, and sells athletic and casual footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services for men, women, and kids in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Greater China, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company offers its products under the NIKE, Jordan, Jumpman, Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron, and Jack Purcell trademarks. It also provides a line of performance equipment and accessories, including bags, socks, sport balls, eyewear, timepieces, digital devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment, and other equipment for sports activities, as well as various plastic products to other manufacturers; distributes and licenses casual sneakers, apparel, and accessories; and markets apparel with licensed college and professional team and league logos. In addition, the company offers consumer services and experiences, including sport focused events and activations; fitness and activity apps; sport, fitness, and wellness content; and digital services and features in retail stores. It sells its products to footwear stores; sporting goods stores; athletic specialty stores; department stores; skate, tennis, and golf shops; and other wholesale accounts through NIKE-owned retail stores, independent distributors, licensees, sales representatives, and digital platforms. The company was formerly known as Blue Ribbon Sports, Inc. and changed its name to NIKE, Inc. in May 1971. NIKE, Inc. was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit % | 42.7% ▼ | 44.6% | 43.5% | 46.0% | N/A |
| Operating Margin % | 8.0% ▼ | 12.3% | 11.5% | 14.3% | N/A |
| Net Income % | 7.0% ▼ | 11.1% | 9.9% | 12.9% | N/A |
| Diluted EPS | 2.16 ▼ | 3.73 | 3.23 | 3.75 | N/A |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36.6B | $38.1B | $37.5B | $40.3B | N/A |
| Total Debt | $11.0B ↓ | $12.0B | $12.1B | $12.6B | N/A |
| Working Capital | $12.8B ▼ | $14.8B | $15.9B | $17.5B | N/A |
| Years to Pay Debt | 3.42 | 2.10 | 2.40 | 2.09 | N/A |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Cash Flow | $3.3B ▼ | $6.6B | $4.9B | $4.4B | N/A |
| Owner Earnings | $4.5B | $7.4B | $6.9B | $7.6B | N/A |
| CapEx % of Net Income | 13.4% | 14.2% | 19.1% | 12.5% | N/A |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Expenditure % of Net Income | 13.4% | 14.2% | 19.1% | 12.5% | N/A |
| Repurchase of Capital Stock | -$3.0B | -$4.2B | -$5.5B | -$4.0B | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $3.3B ▼ | $6.6B ▲ | $4.9B ▲ | $4.4B • | N/A • |
| Warren's Owner Earnings | $4.5B | $7.4B | $6.9B | $7.6B | N/A |
| Institution | % Owned | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Group Inc | 9.75% | 116,993,541 |
| Blackrock Inc. | 7.68% | 92,156,558 |
| State Street Corporation | 4.95% | 59,315,606 |
| Capital World Investors | 4.09% | 49,069,951 |
| Wellington Management Group, LLP | 2.65% | 31,772,720 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.20% | 26,442,879 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 1.88% | 22,519,758 |
| FMR, LLC | 1.80% | 21,611,548 |
NIKE, Inc. (NKE) fundamental analysis — Overall grade C based on profitability, financial health, valuation and cash flow. Graham's Fair Value: $23.14. Margin of safety: 0%. Gross profit margin: 42.7%. Operating margin: 8.0%. Net margin: 7.0%. Market cap: $64.0B. Sector: Consumer Cyclical. Industry: Footwear & Accessories. Analysis powered by 360investing — free fundamental stock analysis based on Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett principles.
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