NIKE, Inc. (NKE) Stock Analysis — Fair Value, Risk & Moat Rating

NIKE, Inc. (NKE) stock price is $45.68 as of the latest market close, traded on the NYSE exchange.

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. It 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.

NIKE, Inc. has a market capitalization of $67.65B, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

NIKE, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically within the Footwear & Accessories industry. It trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol NKE.

Based on our valuation model, NIKE, Inc. trades 2.6% below our fair value estimate — potentially undervalued.

• FairValueLabs Fair Value: $46.92
• Current Price: $45.68
• Valuation Zone: Watch Zone

Based on 33 Wall Street analysts, the consensus price target for NIKE, Inc. is $62.37, implying upside of 36.5% from the current price.

• Analyst High Target: $120.00
• Analyst Low Target: $23.00

Note: Analyst targets are shown for reference and are not used in our valuation model.

Here are the analyst consensus growth estimates for NIKE, Inc.:

• Revenue growth (current year est.): -0.1%
• EPS growth (current year est.): -30.4%
• Revenue growth (next year est.): 1.0%
• EPS growth (next year est.): 25.8%

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings:

• Trailing P/E (last 12 months): 30.1x
• Forward P/E (next 12 months est.): 24.3x
• FairValueLabs Fair P/E: 25.5x

NIKE, Inc. has a beta of 1.32, meaning it is somewhat more volatile than the broader market. A beta above 1.0 indicates higher price swings relative to the S&P 500, while below 1.0 suggests more stability.

NIKE, Inc.'s balance sheet shows:

• Total Cash: $8.06B
• Total Debt: $11.18B
• Net Cash Position: $-3.12B

A positive net cash position means the company holds more cash than debt, reducing financial risk.

NIKE, Inc. generated $1.31B in trailing twelve-month free cash flow (from $1.69B in operating cash flow). Free cash flow represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction after all capital expenditures.

Yes, NIKE, Inc. pays a regular dividend. Here are the key metrics:

• Dividend Yield: 3.5%
• Payout Ratio: 106.6%
• Consecutive Years Paid: 40
• 5-Year Dividend Growth: -18.4%
• FairValueLabs Safety Grade: B

NIKE, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score is 3.73, placing it in the safe zone (above 3.0) — bankruptcy risk is low. The Z-Score uses five balance sheet ratios to predict bankruptcy probability within two years.

NIKE, Inc. scores 3.1/5 stars (Narrow moat) in our moat analysis:

• ROIC Stability: 4/5
• Gross Margin Trend: 2/5
• Switching Costs: 3/5

A score above 3.5 suggests meaningful pricing power and a defensible market position.

NIKE, Inc.'s return on equity is 16.0%. ROE measures how efficiently a company generates profits from shareholder equity. An ROE above 15% is generally considered strong, while below 10% may signal inefficiency.

NKE shares can be purchased through any brokerage account that provides access to the NYSE. Common steps:

1. Open an account with a broker (e.g., Fidelity, Schwab, Interactive Brokers)
2. Search for ticker symbol NKE
3. Place a market or limit order for your desired number of shares

This is not investment advice. Always do your own research before buying any stock.

FairValueLabs classifies NIKE, Inc. as Value Investment. It exhibits consistent profitability, reasonable valuation, and financial stability — characteristics of a traditional value investment.

The current CEO of NIKE, Inc. is Mr. Elliott J. Hill.

Earnings per share measures the company's profit allocated to each outstanding share:

• Trailing EPS (last 12 months): $1.52
• Forward EPS (next 12 months est.): $1.88
• Analyst consensus EPS (this year): $1.50
• Analyst consensus EPS (next year): $1.89