Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE)

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Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005

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Calculation

Nike Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation

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ROA = 100 × Net income1 ÷ Total assets1
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).

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Net Income
Over the observed period, net income exhibited a generally increasing trend from 2005 through 2017, rising from $1,212 million to a peak of $4,240 million. This reflects consistent profitability growth over these years.
However, fluctuations became evident afterward, with a noticeable dip in 2018 to $1,933 million, followed by a strong rebound to $4,029 million in 2019. Subsequent years demonstrated volatility, with net income falling again in 2020 to $2,539 million, surging to a record high of $6,046 million in 2022, then declining to $3,219 million by 2025.
This variability in the later years may be indicative of external market pressures, changes in operational efficiency, or other factors impacting profitability.
Total Assets
Total assets showed a clear upward trajectory from $8,794 million in 2005 to a peak of $40,321 million in 2022, indicating significant expansion and asset accumulation over the years. This growth was relatively steady, with occasional small declines, such as between 2014 and 2016, and a notable drop after 2022 to $36,579 million by 2025.
The increase in assets implies substantial investment in company resources, signaling growth strategies and potential capacity enhancement. The decline post-2022 might reflect asset disposals, write-downs, or restructuring activities.
Return on Assets (ROA)
ROA percentage values show a generally strong performance with an upward trend from 13.78% in 2005 to a peak of 18.23% in 2017, suggesting improving efficiency in asset utilization to generate earnings during that timeframe.
From 2018 onwards, there was marked volatility, with ROA halving to 8.58% in 2018, then recovering periodically but never consistently reaching previous highs. The decline in ROA aligns with the fluctuations in net income and the changes in total assets, indicating challenges in maintaining profitability relative to asset base during turbulent periods.
By 2025, ROA dropped back to 8.8%, reflecting diminished efficiency in asset use compared to earlier years.
Summary Insights
The data reveals a company that experienced steady growth in profitability, asset base, and operational efficiency up to around 2017. Post-2017, increased volatility in net income and decreasing ROA despite a high asset base suggests challenges in sustaining margins or returns on investments. Asset growth outpaced profit growth in recent years, leading to declining returns on assets.
These trends advise closer examination of cost management, asset utilization, and market or macroeconomic conditions influencing performance in the latest years. Maintaining profitability and efficient asset deployment appears critical to restoring historical performance levels.

Comparison to Competitors

Nike Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Nike Inc. lululemon athletica inc.
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).

Comparison to Sector (Consumer Durables & Apparel)

Nike Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer durables & apparel)

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Nike Inc. Consumer Durables & Apparel
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).

Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)

Nike Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)

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Nike Inc. Consumer Discretionary
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).