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 2026-07-14.
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Β· Financial Services
$1,045.91
-45.0% upside to fair value
Grade D
VS
NIKE, Inc. Β· Consumer Cyclical
$41.05
+45.0% upside to fair value
Grade B High Quality
QuantHub Verdict
NKE has more upside to fair value (+45.0%). NKE trades at a lower forward P/E (19.6x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric GS NKE
Current Price $1,045.91 $41.05
Fair Value Estimate $575.25 $59.52
Upside to Fair Value -45.0% +45.0%
Market Cap $308.6B $60.7B
Forward P/E 23.6x 19.6x
EV / EBITDA 15.9x 14.2x
Price / Sales 3.1x 1.3x
Price / FCF -7.4x 57.9x
Revenue Growth YoY -35.0% -1.1%
Gross Margin 47.4% 42.9%
Operating Margin 17.8% 8.2%
Return on Equity 15.3% 22.0%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield β€” 1.73%
Analyst Consensus Hold Hold
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. Despite its strong brand and competitive position in financial capital markets, the company currently faces significant headwinds as evidenced by a 35% decline in revenue and a 100% drop in earnings in the most recent quart…
NKE β€” NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc. is a leading global athletic footwear and apparel company with a durable competitive moat supported by its strong brand, scale, and global distribution infrastructure. The company is currently led by CEO Elliott Hill, a seasoned Nike veteran who returned in October 2024 to navigate intensifying competition and channel complexity. Despite its market leadership and solid profitability me…
Accumulation Zones
Metric GS NKE
Zone Low $431.44 $44.64
Zone High $488.96 $50.59
In Buy Zone? No Yes
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