GS vs NKE: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and NIKE, Inc. β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-04-29.
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Β· Financial Services
$926.55
-45.0% upside to fair value
Grade D
VS
NIKE, Inc. Β· Consumer Cyclical
$42.62
+38.4% upside to fair value
Med Conviction Grade B+
QuantHub Verdict
NKE has more upside to fair value (+38.4%). GS trades at a lower forward P/E (15.6x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric GS NKE
Current Price $926.55 $42.62
Fair Value Estimate $509.60 $58.98
Upside to Fair Value -45.0% +38.4%
Market Cap $275.0B $63.0B
Forward P/E 15.6x 27.9x
EV / EBITDA 30.6x 20.7x
Price / Sales 2.5x 1.4x
Price / FCF -5.8x 19.4x
Revenue Growth YoY -45.4% -9.8%
Gross Margin 55.5% 42.7%
Operating Margin 20.5% 8.0%
Return on Equity 14.6% 24.4%
Dividend Yield 0% 3.8%
FCF Yield β€” 5.2%
Analyst Consensus Hold Buy
Investment Thesis
GS β€” The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. operates as a leading global financial services firm specializing in investment banking, securities, investment management, and consumer banking. The company benefits from a high-quality business model characterized by strong brand recognition, deep client relationships, and a history of stable leadership. However, the stock is currently significantly overvalued, tra…
NKE β€” NIKE, Inc.
Nike is the world's largest athletic footwear and apparel company with $46.3B in FY2025 revenue, operating across 190+ countries with the Nike, Jordan, and Converse brands. The stock trades near its 9-year low at $42.62 after an 11% single-day crash following a Q3 FY2026 earnings report that showed 35% net income decline and weak Q4 guidance calling for a further 2-4% revenue decline. FY2025 reve…
Accumulation Zones
Metric GS NKE
Zone Low $382.20 $44.23
Zone High $433.16 $50.13
In Buy Zone? No Yes
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