NKE’s 6.4% Single Day Rise Brings Valuations Into Focus – Is TPR a Better Deal?
Tapestry (TPR) offers superior revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and relatively lower valuation vs Nike (NKE), suggesting you may be better off investing in TPR
- TPR’s quarterly revenue growth was 8.3%, vs. NKE’s 1.1%.
- In addition, its Last 12 Months revenue growth came in at 5.1%, ahead of NKE’s -7.1%.
- TPR leads on profitability over both periods – LTM margin of 18.1% and 3-year average of 17.6%.
NKE designs, develops, and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories for various sports, including running, basketball, football, and training, catering to all ages and activities. TPR provides luxury accessories and lifestyle products globally through Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman, operating 939 Coach stores as of mid-2021.
Valuation & Performance Overview
| NKE | TPR | Preferred | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valuation | |||
| P/EBIT Ratio | 32.0 | 18.7 | TPR |
| Revenue Growth | |||
| Last Quarter | 1.1% | 8.3% | TPR |
| Last 12 Months | -7.1% | 5.1% | TPR |
| Last 3 Year Average | -0.3% | 1.6% | TPR |
| Operating Margins | |||
| Last 12 Months | 7.4% | 18.1% | TPR |
| Last 3 Year Average | 10.2% | 17.6% | TPR |
| Momentum | |||
| Last 3 Year Return | -6.2% | 336.3% | NKE |
Note: For “Last 3 Year Return” metric, preferred stock is one with higher returns unless the returns are too high (>300%) which creates risk of sell off.
See more revenue details: NKE Revenue Comparison | TPR Revenue Comparison
See more margin details: NKE Operating Income Comparison | TPR Operating Income Comparison
But do these numbers tell the full story? Read Buy or Sell TPR Stock to see if Tapestry’s edge holds up under the hood or if Nike still has cards to play (see Buy or Sell NKE Stock).
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That is one way to look at stocks. Trefis High Quality Portfolio evaluates much more, and is designed to reduce stock-specific risk while giving upside exposure
Historical Market Performance
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | Avg | Best | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||||
| NKE Return | 41% | 19% | -29% | -6% | -29% | -0% | -26% | ||
| TPR Return | 17% | 32% | -3% | 0% | 83% | 76% | 363% | <=== | |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 106% | ||
| Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||||
| NKE Win Rate | 50% | 50% | 33% | 58% | 42% | 75% | 51% | ||
| TPR Win Rate | 58% | 50% | 58% | 42% | 75% | 75% | 60% | ||
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 62% | 63% | <=== | |
| Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||||
| NKE Max Drawdown | -38% | -10% | -50% | -23% | -34% | -29% | -31% | ||
| TPR Max Drawdown | -60% | -2% | -34% | -28% | -3% | -7% | -22% | ||
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | -12% | <=== | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] 2025 data is for the year up to 10/1/2025 (YTD)
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
No matter how good the numbers, stock investment is never a smooth ride. There is a risk you must factor in. Read TPR Dip Buyer Analyses and NKE Dip Buyer Analyses to see how these stocks have fallen and recovered in the past.