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THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:CPB - US1344291091 - Common Stock

30.73 USD
-0.56 (-1.79%)
Last: 11/17/2025, 4:30:01 PM
30.9 USD
+0.17 (+0.55%)
After Hours: 11/17/2025, 4:30:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CPB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CPB against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CPB while its profitability can be described as average. CPB has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. CPB also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CPB had positive earnings in the past year.
CPB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CPB has always been profitable.
CPB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CPB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCPB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

CPB has a Return On Assets of 4.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: CPB outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
CPB has a Return On Equity of 15.43%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPB outperforms 87.36% of its industry peers.
CPB has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.43%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPB outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPB is significantly below the industry average of 28.87%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.04%
ROE 15.43%
ROIC 8.43%
ROA(3y)4.96%
ROA(5y)5.96%
ROE(3y)17.94%
ROE(5y)21.66%
ROIC(3y)8.78%
ROIC(5y)9.55%
CPB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCPB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.87%, CPB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPB has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 13.90%, CPB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPB has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.73%, CPB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.26% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPB has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.9%
PM (TTM) 5.87%
GM 30.73%
OM growth 3Y-0.11%
OM growth 5Y-1.79%
PM growth 3Y-12.75%
PM growth 5Y-20.71%
GM growth 3Y-0.01%
GM growth 5Y-2.35%
CPB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCPB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CPB is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CPB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, CPB has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CPB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CPB Yearly Shares OutstandingCPB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
CPB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCPB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

CPB has an Altman-Z score of 1.90. This is not the best score and indicates that CPB is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.90, CPB is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.98% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CPB is 9.73, which is on the high side as it means it would take CPB, 9.73 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CPB's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.73 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPB outperforms 59.77% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.75 is on the high side and indicates that CPB has dependencies on debt financing.
CPB's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.75 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CPB is outperformed by 85.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.75
Debt/FCF 9.73
Altman-Z 1.9
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC6.5%
CPB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCPB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

CPB has a Current Ratio of 0.77. This is a bad value and indicates that CPB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CPB (0.77) is worse than 82.76% of its industry peers.
CPB has a Quick Ratio of 0.77. This is a bad value and indicates that CPB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CPB (0.28) is worse than 91.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.77
Quick Ratio 0.28
CPB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCPB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CPB shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.56%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.13% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, CPB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.40% in the last year.
CPB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.36% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.56%
EPS 3Y1.62%
EPS 5Y0.13%
EPS Q2Q%-1.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.4%
Revenue growth 3Y6.19%
Revenue growth 5Y3.36%
Sales Q2Q%1.22%

3.2 Future

CPB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.85% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.76% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-16.14%
EPS Next 2Y-5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.23%
EPS Next 5Y3.85%
Revenue Next Year-3.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-1%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.33%
Revenue Next 5Y0.76%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
CPB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCPB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
CPB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCPB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.31, the valuation of CPB can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CPB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CPB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.30, CPB is valued correctly.
CPB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CPB is cheaper than 78.16% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.59. CPB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.31
Fwd PE 12.3
CPB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCPB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

CPB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CPB is cheaper than 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
74.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.98
EV/EBITDA 8.24
CPB Per share dataCPB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of CPB may justify a higher PE ratio.
CPB's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.23% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)76.52
EPS Next 2Y-5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.23%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.00%, CPB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.17, CPB pays a better dividend. On top of this CPB pays more dividend than 82.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CPB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5%

5.2 History

The dividend of CPB has a limited annual growth rate of 1.74%.
CPB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CPB has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.74%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
CPB Yearly Dividends per shareCPB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

76.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CPB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CPB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP76.25%
EPS Next 2Y-5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.23%
CPB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCPB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
CPB Dividend Payout.CPB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CPB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY

NASDAQ:CPB (11/17/2025, 4:30:01 PM)

After market: 30.9 +0.17 (+0.55%)

30.73

-0.56 (-1.79%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)09-03 2025-09-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-03 2025-12-03/bmo
Inst Owners64.82%
Inst Owner Change6.5%
Ins Owners18.27%
Ins Owner Change0.79%
Market Cap9.15B
Revenue(TTM)10.25B
Net Income(TTM)602.00M
Analysts55
Price Target35.61 (15.88%)
Short Float %22.54%
Short Ratio5.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5%
Yearly Dividend1.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.74%
DP76.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date10-02 2025-10-02 (0.39)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.79%
Min EPS beat(2)9.42%
Max EPS beat(2)10.16%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.44%
Min EPS beat(4)0.9%
Max EPS beat(4)10.16%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.36%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)5.05%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.03%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.81%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.81%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.09%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.47%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.55%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.31
Fwd PE 12.3
P/S 0.89
P/FCF 12.98
P/OCF 8.09
P/B 2.34
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.24
EPS(TTM)2.98
EY9.7%
EPS(NY)2.5
Fwd EY8.13%
FCF(TTM)2.37
FCFY7.71%
OCF(TTM)3.8
OCFY12.36%
SpS34.44
BVpS13.11
TBVpS-18.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)76.52
Graham Number29.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.04%
ROE 15.43%
ROCE 11.88%
ROIC 8.43%
ROICexc 8.52%
ROICexgc 33.09%
OM 13.9%
PM (TTM) 5.87%
GM 30.73%
FCFM 6.88%
ROA(3y)4.96%
ROA(5y)5.96%
ROE(3y)17.94%
ROE(5y)21.66%
ROIC(3y)8.78%
ROIC(5y)9.55%
ROICexc(3y)8.9%
ROICexc(5y)9.66%
ROICexgc(3y)34.15%
ROICexgc(5y)38.39%
ROCE(3y)12.37%
ROCE(5y)13.19%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.38%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-12.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.25%
OM growth 3Y-0.11%
OM growth 5Y-1.79%
PM growth 3Y-12.75%
PM growth 5Y-20.71%
GM growth 3Y-0.01%
GM growth 5Y-2.35%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.75
Debt/FCF 9.73
Debt/EBITDA 3.67
Cap/Depr 98.16%
Cap/Sales 4.15%
Interest Coverage 4.32
Cash Conversion 60.84%
Profit Quality 117.11%
Current Ratio 0.77
Quick Ratio 0.28
Altman-Z 1.9
F-Score7
WACC6.5%
ROIC/WACC1.3
Cap/Depr(3y)106.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.62%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.91%
Profit Quality(3y)108.34%
Profit Quality(5y)104.98%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.56%
EPS 3Y1.62%
EPS 5Y0.13%
EPS Q2Q%-1.59%
EPS Next Y-16.14%
EPS Next 2Y-5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.23%
EPS Next 5Y3.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.4%
Revenue growth 3Y6.19%
Revenue growth 5Y3.36%
Sales Q2Q%1.22%
Revenue Next Year-3.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-1%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.33%
Revenue Next 5Y0.76%
EBIT growth 1Y10.72%
EBIT growth 3Y6.07%
EBIT growth 5Y1.51%
EBIT Next Year18.45%
EBIT Next 3Y8.2%
EBIT Next 5Y7.51%
FCF growth 1Y5.54%
FCF growth 3Y-9.11%
FCF growth 5Y-8.46%
OCF growth 1Y-4.56%
OCF growth 3Y-1.43%
OCF growth 5Y-4.12%

THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY / CPB FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CPB.


What is the valuation status for CPB stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CPB stock?

THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB) is 10.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.34.


How sustainable is the dividend of THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB) stock?

The dividend rating of THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 76.25%.