Nike Inc EV/EBITDA
Data as of August 04, 2026
EV/EBITDA
13.68
Enterprise Value
$62.26B
EBITDA (TTM)
$4.55B
Sector
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
How It's Calculated
13.68 = $62.26B ÷ $4.55B
What This Means
Nike Inc's EV/EBITDA of 13.7 is in a moderate range for Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods.
About Nike Inc
Nike Inc (NKE) operates in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods sector, specifically in Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods. With a market capitalization of about $61.88B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $42.64, within a 52-week range of $40.00 to $80.17 (-46.8% from the high, +6.6% from the low). Beta of 1.14 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 6.7%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Nike Inc, the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 13.68x EV/EBITDA, Nike Inc (NKE) carries a mid-range EV/EBITDA multiple that investors often stack-rank within the sector. Enterprise value of about $62.26B and EBITDA near $4.55B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the NKE metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Within the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods sector, EV/EBITDA levels vary with business model, growth rate, and capital structure. Nike Inc's current EV/EBITDA of 13.68 should be read alongside other NKE metrics on this site and with sector norms — not in isolation. View all Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods stocks.
Key Takeaways
- NKE is grouped in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.14 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 6.7% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NKE's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Nike Inc's ratio is about 13.68 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods.
Is 13.68 high or low vs peers?
EV/EBITDA norms differ in Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods; compare NKE with closest business-model peers.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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