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THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CPB - US1344291091 - Common Stock

26.26 USD
-0.75 (-2.78%)
Last: 1/7/2026, 6:13:22 PM
26.35 USD
+0.09 (+0.34%)
After Hours: 1/7/2026, 6:13:22 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, CPB scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CPB was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While CPB is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CPB has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. Finally 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.
Each year in the past 5 years CPB had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.81%, CPB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.61%, CPB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
CPB has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.96%) than 80.46% of its industry peers.
CPB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.78%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.02%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.81%
ROE 14.61%
ROIC 7.96%
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 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 5.69%, CPB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
CPB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 13.42%, CPB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPB has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 30.27%, CPB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPB has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.42%
PM (TTM) 5.69%
GM 30.27%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CPB is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CPB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CPB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CPB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CPB Yearly Shares OutstandingCPB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

CPB has an Altman-Z score of 1.79. This is a bad value and indicates that CPB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CPB has a Altman-Z score (1.79) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CPB has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.15. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CPB would need 10.15 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.15, CPB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
CPB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.75. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CPB (1.75) is worse than 81.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.75
Debt/FCF 10.15
Altman-Z 1.79
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC6.58%
CPB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCPB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

CPB has a Current Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that CPB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.82, CPB is doing worse than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.34 indicates that CPB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CPB has a Quick ratio of 0.34. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CPB underperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.34
CPB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCPB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CPB have decreased by -6.84% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.13% on average over the past years.
CPB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.71%.
CPB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.36% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.84%
EPS 3Y1.62%
EPS 5Y0.13%
EPS Q2Q%-13.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.71%
Revenue growth 3Y6.19%
Revenue growth 5Y3.36%
Sales Q2Q%-3.43%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.91% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.75% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-17.29%
EPS Next 2Y-6.1%
EPS Next 3Y-1.75%
EPS Next 5Y3.91%
Revenue Next Year-3.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.25%
Revenue Next 5Y0.75%

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
CPB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCPB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.18 indicates a reasonable valuation of CPB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CPB is valued cheaper than 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
CPB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.92.
CPB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.99.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPB is valued cheaper than 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.57, CPB is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.18
Fwd PE 9.99
CPB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCPB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CPB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CPB is cheaper than 70.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CPB indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPB is cheaper than 81.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.38
EV/EBITDA 7.83
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.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)68.13
EPS Next 2Y-6.1%
EPS Next 3Y-1.75%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.60%, CPB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CPB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.40. CPB pays more dividend than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
CPB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.6%

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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.74%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
CPB Yearly Dividends per shareCPB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

80.10% 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.
DP80.1%
EPS Next 2Y-6.1%
EPS Next 3Y-1.75%
CPB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCPB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/7/2026, 6:13:22 PM)

After market: 26.35 +0.09 (+0.34%)

26.26

-0.75 (-2.78%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)12-09 2025-12-09/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-03 2026-03-03/bmo
Inst Owners66.08%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner Change0.73%
Market Cap7.82B
Revenue(TTM)10.16B
Net Income(TTM)578.00M
Analysts55
Price Target33.42 (27.27%)
Short Float %15.01%
Short Ratio4.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.6%
Yearly Dividend1.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.74%
DP80.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date01-08 2026-01-08 (0.39)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.63%
Min EPS beat(2)3.83%
Max EPS beat(2)9.42%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.17%
Min EPS beat(4)1.26%
Max EPS beat(4)10.16%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.47%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)4.1%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)4.73%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.81%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.82%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.4%
PT rev (1m)-5.86%
PT rev (3m)-6.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.18
Fwd PE 9.99
P/S 0.77
P/FCF 11.38
P/OCF 6.92
P/B 1.98
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.83
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY10.89%
EPS(NY)2.63
Fwd EY10.01%
FCF(TTM)2.31
FCFY8.79%
OCF(TTM)3.8
OCFY14.45%
SpS34.12
BVpS13.29
TBVpS-18.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)68.13
Graham Number29.25
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.81%
ROE 14.61%
ROCE 11.31%
ROIC 7.96%
ROICexc 8.06%
ROICexgc 30.26%
OM 13.42%
PM (TTM) 5.69%
GM 30.27%
FCFM 6.76%
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 Turnover0.67
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.75
Debt/FCF 10.15
Debt/EBITDA 3.88
Cap/Depr 104.48%
Cap/Sales 4.36%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 63.23%
Profit Quality 118.86%
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.34
Altman-Z 1.79
F-Score7
WACC6.58%
ROIC/WACC1.21
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)-6.84%
EPS 3Y1.62%
EPS 5Y0.13%
EPS Q2Q%-13.48%
EPS Next Y-17.29%
EPS Next 2Y-6.1%
EPS Next 3Y-1.75%
EPS Next 5Y3.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.71%
Revenue growth 3Y6.19%
Revenue growth 5Y3.36%
Sales Q2Q%-3.43%
Revenue Next Year-3.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.25%
Revenue Next 5Y0.75%
EBIT growth 1Y2.71%
EBIT growth 3Y6.07%
EBIT growth 5Y1.51%
EBIT Next Year17.29%
EBIT Next 3Y7.91%
EBIT Next 5Y7.54%
FCF growth 1Y5.05%
FCF growth 3Y-9.11%
FCF growth 5Y-8.46%
OCF growth 1Y3.67%
OCF growth 3Y-1.43%
OCF growth 5Y-4.12%

THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY / CPB FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CPB stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of CPB stock?

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


Can you provide the financial health for CPB stock?

The financial health rating of THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CPB stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB) is expected to decline by -17.29% in the next year.