Advantage Solutions Inc (ADV) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Advantage Solutions Inc stock (ADV) is currently trading at $0.79. Advantage Solutions Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.07. Analyst consensus price target for ADV is $1.13. WallStSmart rates ADV as Sell.
- ADV PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- ADV PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- ADV intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- ADV stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- ADV fair value vs current price
- ADV insider transactions and insider buying
- Is ADV undervalued or overvalued?
- Advantage Solutions Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- ADV Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- ADV analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Advantage Solutions Inc (ADV) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Advantage Solutions Inc (ADV) Key Strengths (2)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Supporting Valuation Data
Advantage Solutions Inc (ADV) Areas to Watch (7)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Earnings declining -5.60%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Revenue growing slowly at 4.50% annually
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Moderate institutional interest at 31.29%
Advantage Solutions Inc (ADV) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 36/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 1.9/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.07), Price/Book (0.45) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 4.50%, EPS Growth at -5.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -35.00%, Operating Margin at 6.50%, Profit Margin at -6.43%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -35.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 4.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
ADV Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
ADV's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.07x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 0.63x (5th percentile). The current valuation is 96% below its historical high of 1.85x set in Jul 2017, and 42% above its historical low of 0.05x in Feb 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.1x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Advantage Solutions Inc (ADV) · COMMUNICATION SERVICES › ADVERTISING AGENCIES
The Big Picture
Advantage Solutions Inc is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 3.5B with 450% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -6.4% profit margin.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 450% YoY, reaching 3.5B. This pace significantly outperforms most ADVERTISING AGENCIES peers.
Generating 23M in free cash flow and 46M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
The company is unprofitable with a -6.4% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Advantage Solutions Inc maintain 450%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 2.16, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor ADVERTISING AGENCIES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Advantage Solutions Inc.
Bottom Line
Advantage Solutions Inc is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 450% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin -6.4% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(9 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
PEACOCK, DAVID A Director, Chief Executive Officer | Buy | +5,000,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
KILTS, JAMES M Director | Buy | +16,759 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
KILTS, JAMES M Director | Buy | +75,368 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
GROWE, CHRISTOPHER Chief Financial Officer | Buy | +50,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
PEACOCK, DAVID A Director, Chief Executive Officer | Buy | +200,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
PEACOCK, DAVID A Director, Chief Executive Officer | Sell | -57,167 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:28:27 AM
About Advantage Solutions Inc(ADV)
NASDAQ
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
ADVERTISING AGENCIES
USA
Advantage Solutions Inc. provides outsourced solutions to retail and consumer goods companies in North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California.