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Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. Nike (NKE)

This page compares Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) with Nike (NKE) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) and Nike (NKE) both fall under the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group, but GRMN is classified in Household Durables while NKE is classified in Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods.

SymbolGRMNNKE
Company NameGarmin Ltd.NIKE, Inc.
Country/RegionSwitzerlandUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupConsumer Durables & ApparelConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold DurablesTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
GICS Sub-IndustryConsumer ElectronicsFootwear
Market Capitalization44.10 billion USD62.82 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateDecember 8, 2000December 2, 1980
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

Nike (NKE) is heavily traded at around 19.43M shares per day, whereas Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) sees a more moderate 0.91M — larger orders in the latter may require more patience and tighter control over order sizing.

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Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. Nike (NKE): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolGRMNNKE
5-Day Price Return-4.25%0.19%
13-Week Price Return5.66%-34.56%
26-Week Price Return11.92%-32.83%
52-Week Price Return10.53%-31.67%
Month-to-Date Return-9.66%-4.37%
Year-to-Date Return11.85%-33.42%
10-Day Avg. Volume0.79M20.84M
3-Month Avg. Volume0.91M19.43M
3-Month Volatility36.60%39.63%
Beta0.951.13

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) at 19.93% and Nike (NKE) at 16.41% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

19.93%

Max
41.36%
Q3
20.17%
Median
10.17%
Q1
0.35%
Min
-11.10%

NKE

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

16.41%

Max
41.36%
Q3
20.17%
Median
10.17%
Q1
0.35%
Min
-11.10%
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. Nike (NKE): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) posts Net Profit Margin (TTM) of 23.26%, above its industry benchmark range, while Nike (NKE) at 4.84% sits closer to the industry mid-range.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

23.26%

Max
19.35%
Q3
8.78%
Median
5.39%
Q1
0.78%
Min
-10.44%

NKE

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

4.84%

Max
19.35%
Q3
8.78%
Median
5.39%
Q1
0.78%
Min
-10.44%
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. Nike (NKE): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) posts Operating Profit Margin (TTM) of 26.46%, above its industry benchmark range, while Nike (NKE) at 6.03% sits closer to the industry mid-range.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

26.46%

Max
19.91%
Q3
11.80%
Median
7.29%
Q1
4.33%
Min
-4.83%

NKE

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

6.03%

Max
19.91%
Q3
11.80%
Median
7.29%
Q1
4.33%
Min
-4.83%
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. Nike (NKE): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolGRMNNKE
Return on Equity (TTM)19.93%16.41%
Return on Assets (TTM)16.23%6.05%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)23.26%4.84%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)26.46%6.03%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)59.14%40.81%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Nike (NKE) at 2.14 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) at 4.36 sits above the industry mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets relative to peers.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

4.36

Max
5.39
Q3
3.38
Median
2.24
Q1
1.54
Min
0.78

NKE

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

2.14

Max
5.39
Q3
3.38
Median
2.24
Q1
1.54
Min
0.78
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. Nike (NKE): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) at 0.00 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile of industry peers, ahead of Nike (NKE) at 0.57, which sits around the industry mid-range.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

0.00

Max
2.79
Q3
1.24
Median
0.48
Q1
0.19
Min
0.00

NKE

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

0.57

Max
2.79
Q3
1.24
Median
0.48
Q1
0.19
Min
0.00
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. Nike (NKE): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) at 73.26 ranks in the top quartile for Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM), ahead of Nike (NKE) at 48.96, which sits around the industry mid-range.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

73.26

Max
140.40
Q3
60.83
Median
10.87
Q1
2.68
Min
-47.83

NKE

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

48.96

Max
140.40
Q3
60.83
Median
10.87
Q1
2.68
Min
-47.83
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. Nike (NKE): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolGRMNNKE
Current Ratio (MRQ)4.362.14
Quick Ratio (MRQ)2.681.24
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.000.57
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)73.2648.96

Growth

Revenue Growth

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. Nike (NKE): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolGRMNNKE
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)14.23%0.09%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)15.71%-2.71%
3-Year Revenue CAGR14.24%-0.29%
5-Year Revenue CAGR11.59%4.36%

EPS Growth

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. Nike (NKE): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolGRMNNKE
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)21.82%-34.55%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)18.23%-49.42%
3-Year EPS CAGR19.43%-16.77%
5-Year EPS CAGR10.69%6.29%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Nike (NKE) at 3.79% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) at 1.57%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

1.57%

Max
4.43%
Q3
2.53%
Median
1.07%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

NKE

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

3.79%

Max
4.43%
Q3
2.53%
Median
1.07%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. Nike (NKE): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Nike (NKE) reports an unusual Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) of 106.18% — outside the typical 0–100% range, indicating either negative earnings (negative ratio) or dividends above current-period earnings (above 100%), both signaling sustainability concerns. Meanwhile Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) reports 39.91%, ranking against industry peers normally.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

39.91%

Max
94.64%
Q3
40.03%
Median
12.91%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

NKE

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

106.18%

Max
94.64%
Q3
40.03%
Median
12.91%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. Nike (NKE): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolGRMNNKE
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.57%3.79%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)39.91%106.18%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) at 25.49 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Nike (NKE) at 27.99 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — NKE carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

25.49

Max
47.72
Q3
26.11
Median
15.59
Q1
11.32
Min
5.47

NKE

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

27.99

Max
47.72
Q3
26.11
Median
15.59
Q1
11.32
Min
5.47
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. Nike (NKE): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Nike (NKE) at 1.35 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) at 5.93 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated trailing revenue multiple for GRMN relative to peers.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

5.93

Max
2.92
Q3
1.64
Median
0.98
Q1
0.60
Min
0.17

NKE

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

1.35

Max
2.92
Q3
1.64
Median
0.98
Q1
0.60
Min
0.17
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. Nike (NKE): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) at 4.69 carries typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Nike (NKE) at 6.41 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — NKE carries a higher book-value multiple relative to peers.

GRMN

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

4.69

Max
7.50
Q3
4.75
Median
2.37
Q1
1.17
Min
0.44

NKE

Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group

6.41

Max
7.50
Q3
4.75
Median
2.37
Q1
1.17
Min
0.44
Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) vs. Nike (NKE): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolGRMNNKE
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)25.4927.99
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)5.931.35
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)4.696.41
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)30.4960.10