Advantage Solutions Inc. (ADV) Financial Ratios
11 years of historical data (2015–2025) · Communication Services · Advertising Agencies
EV/EBITDA
↓
3.28
↓-55% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.32
30Y Low0.8·High16.0
P/FCF
↓
8.65
↓-40% vs avg
5yr avg: 14.54
30Y Low5.2·High27.2
P/B Ratio
↓
0.84
-4% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.87
30Y Low0.5·High1.3
ROE
↓
-35.0%
-20% vs avg
5yr avg: -29.2%
30Y Low-72%·High2%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
0.17
↓-96% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.04
30Y Low0.2·High7.5
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
ADV Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Advantage Solutions Inc. currently has a negative P/E ratio, indicating the company is operating at a loss on a trailing-twelve-month basis. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 8.7x P/FCF, 40% below the 5-year average of 14.5x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $477M | $286M | $939M | $1.2B | $663M | $2.6B | $2.9B | — | — | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $249M | $58M | $2.5B | $3.0B | $2.7B | $4.5B | $4.9B | — | — | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | -2.05 | — | — | — | — | 47.18 | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.13 | 0.08 | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.18 | 0.71 | 0.93 | — | — | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 0.84 | 0.52 | 1.25 | 1.06 | 0.54 | 1.00 | 1.17 | — | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | 8.65 | 5.19 | 24.87 | 6.27 | 9.25 | 27.15 | 9.34 | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 7.74 | 4.64 | 10.08 | 5.13 | 6.33 | 20.43 | 8.50 | — | — | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
ADV EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Advantage Solutions Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 3.3x EBITDA, 55% below its 5-year average of 7.3x. The Communication Services sector median is 9.7x, placing the stock at a 66% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.02 | 0.69 | 0.76 | 0.73 | 1.25 | 1.55 | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 3.28 | 0.77 | — | 11.59 | — | 9.60 | 16.03 | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | — | 63.16 | — | 19.70 | 91.31 | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 1.05 | 65.46 | 15.84 | 37.06 | 47.61 | 15.56 | — | — | — | — |
ADV Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Advantage Solutions Inc. earns an operating margin of -3.6%, below the Communication Services sector average of 1.6%. Operating margins have compressed from 1.2% to -3.6% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. A negative ROE of -35.0% indicates the company is currently destroying shareholder equity.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 14.0% | 14.0% | 14.2% | 12.4% | 13.0% | 17.7% | 19.1% | 16.4% | 16.2% | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Operating Margin | -3.6% | -3.6% | -8.3% | 1.2% | -41.0% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -29.4% | 10.5% | 10.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | -6.4% | -6.4% | -9.2% | -1.6% | -37.9% | 1.5% | -5.6% | -0.6% | -31.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -35.0% | -35.0% | -35.3% | -5.4% | -72.4% | 2.1% | -8.4% | -1.3% | -67.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| ROA | -7.7% | -7.7% | -9.5% | -1.6% | -27.3% | 0.9% | -3.0% | -0.4% | -19.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| ROIC | -7.3% | -7.3% | -8.6% | 1.1% | -28.9% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 3.4% | -17.9% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| ROCE | -5.1% | -5.1% | -10.0% | 1.4% | -33.7% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.9% | -19.5% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
ADV Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Advantage Solutions Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.2x, which is very conservative (95% below the sector average of 3.6x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $241M exceeds total debt of $13M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.02 | 0.02 | 2.32 | 1.73 | 1.72 | 0.81 | 0.86 | 1.99 | 1.92 | 1.55 | 1.57 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.17 | 0.17 | — | 7.48 | — | 4.48 | 7.08 | 7.46 | — | 6.89 | 7.29 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.41 | 2.05 | 1.62 | 1.62 | 0.75 | 0.78 | 1.88 | 1.84 | 1.53 | 1.53 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -3.00 | -3.00 | — | 7.00 | — | 4.13 | 6.41 | 7.05 | — | 6.78 | 7.10 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -4.13 | 40.59 | 9.57 | 27.81 | 20.46 | 6.22 | 31.78 | 38.78 | 20.48 | 30.90 |
| Interest Coverage | -0.91 | -0.91 | -2.01 | 0.28 | -14.11 | 1.66 | 0.23 | 0.92 | -4.75 | 1.32 | 1.27 |
Net cash position: cash ($241M) exceeds total debt ($13M)
ADV Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Advantage Solutions Inc.'s current ratio of 2.25x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The current ratio has improved from 1.87x to 2.25x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | 2.25 | 1.98 | 1.87 | 1.93 | 1.71 | 1.56 | 1.84 | 1.86 | 1.51 | 1.61 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.25 | 2.25 | 1.96 | 1.81 | 1.80 | 1.60 | 1.49 | 1.79 | 1.82 | 1.50 | 1.59 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.45 | 0.22 | 0.20 | 0.26 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.30 | 0.12 | 0.25 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.27 | 1.15 | 1.03 | 0.86 | 0.62 | 0.55 | 0.63 | 0.62 | 0.35 | 0.32 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | 379.49 | 114.86 | 40.54 | 41.92 | 57.75 | 125.72 | 188.45 | 485.77 | 326.14 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 61.30 | 65.43 | 62.76 | 88.39 | 81.49 | 67.58 | 67.02 | 63.38 | 72.97 | 66.33 |
ADV Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Advantage Solutions Inc. returns 0.2% to shareholders annually primarily through share buybacks.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | — | — | 2.1% | — | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 11.6% | 19.3% | 4.0% | 16.0% | 10.8% | 3.7% | 10.7% | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% | — | — | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% | — | — | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $13M | $13M | $13M | $13M | $13M | $9M | $8M | $8M | $8M | $8M |
Peer Comparison
Compare ADV with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ADVYou | $477M | -2.0 | 3.3 | 8.7 | 14.0% | -3.6% | -35.0% | -7.3% | 0.2 |
 ACNB | $588M | 15.8 | 16.9 | 11.2 | 73.7% | 27.3% | 10.2% | 5.3% | 6.2 |
 IPG | $9B | 13.4 | 7.5 | 9.8 | 17.0% | 11.3% | 17.3% | 14.7% | 2.9 |
 OMC | $23B | -268.7 | 9.9 | 8.1 | 17.3% | 15.0% | -0.6% | 14.5% | 4.5 |
 HYFM | $4M | -0.0 | — | — | 1.6% | -29.4% | -361.3% | -12.9% | — |
 WPP | $4B | 5.6 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 16.6% | 9.0% | 14.3% | 12.5% | 3.5 |
 QUAD | $397M | 14.1 | 3.9 | 7.8 | 18.4% | 4.9% | 30.3% | 17.9% | 2.2 |
 STGW | $2B | 60.5 | 8.0 | 6.8 | 36.5% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 5.2% | 4.0 |
 CNXN | $2B | 21.2 | 13.3 | 30.1 | 18.8% | 3.6% | 9.2% | 10.6% | 0.0 |
 KR | $34B | 36.2 | 9.6 | 10.3 | 23.3% | 1.3% | 14.3% | 5.0% | 4.2 |
 WMT | $934B | 42.9 | 22.5 | 62.6 | 24.9% | 4.2% | 21.5% | 14.4% | 1.5 |
| Communication Services Median | — | 15.3 | 9.7 | 11.2 | 48.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.6% | 3.6 |
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ADV — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ADV stock.
What is Advantage Solutions Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Advantage Solutions Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -2.0x. The historical average is 47.2x.
What is Advantage Solutions Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Advantage Solutions Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 3.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.5x.
What is Advantage Solutions Inc.'s ROE?
Advantage Solutions Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -35.0%. The historical average is -22.0%.
Is ADV stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Advantage Solutions Inc. is trading at a P/E of -2.0x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Advantage Solutions Inc.'s profit margins?
Advantage Solutions Inc. has 14.0% gross margin and -3.6% operating margin.
How much debt does Advantage Solutions Inc. have?
Advantage Solutions Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.2x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.