THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:CPB • US1344291091
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This CPB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CPB Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CPB was profitable.
- CPB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years CPB has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years CPB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.58%, CPB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.73%, CPB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- CPB has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.38%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPB outperforms 81.40% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CPB is in line with the industry average of 7.12%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.58% | ||
| ROE | 13.73% | ||
| ROIC | 7.38% |
ROA(3y)4.96%
ROA(5y)5.96%
ROE(3y)17.94%
ROE(5y)21.66%
ROIC(3y)8.78%
ROIC(5y)9.55%
1.3 Margins
- CPB's Profit Margin of 5.48% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPB outperforms 73.26% of its industry peers.
- CPB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CPB's Operating Margin of 12.76% is amongst the best of the industry. CPB outperforms 86.05% of its industry peers.
- CPB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CPB has a better Gross Margin (29.61%) than 68.60% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPB has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.48% | ||
| GM | 29.61% |
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%
2. CPB Health Analysis
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.
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.72, we must say that CPB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CPB has a Altman-Z score (1.72) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CPB is 10.22, which is on the high side as it means it would take CPB, 10.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.22, CPB is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- CPB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.76. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of CPB (1.76) is worse than 80.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC7%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.01 indicates that CPB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.01, CPB is not doing good in the industry: 73.26% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- CPB has a Quick Ratio of 1.01. This is a bad value and indicates that CPB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.51, CPB is not doing good in the industry: 77.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 |
3. CPB Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CPB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.62%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, CPB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.13% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, CPB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.81% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, CPB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.36% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.62%
EPS 3Y1.62%
EPS 5Y0.13%
EPS Q2Q%-31.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.81%
Revenue growth 3Y6.19%
Revenue growth 5Y3.36%
Sales Q2Q%-4.51%
3.2 Future
- CPB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.58% yearly.
- CPB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y-17.61%
EPS Next 2Y-6.29%
EPS Next 3Y-2%
EPS Next 5Y3.58%
Revenue Next Year-4.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.08%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.07%
Revenue Next 5Y1.29%
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.
4. CPB Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.37, the valuation of CPB can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CPB is valued cheaper than 90.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- CPB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.17, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.41, the valuation of CPB can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPB indicates a rather cheap valuation: CPB is cheaper than 96.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPB to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.05), we can say CPB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CPB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CPB is cheaper than 77.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CPB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of CPB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)62.08
EPS Next 2Y-6.29%
EPS Next 3Y-2%
5. CPB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CPB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.09%, which is a nice return.
- The stock price of CPB dropped by -20.57% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- CPB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.26. CPB pays more dividend than 88.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- CPB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.09% |
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 Years1
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
- 85.27% 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.
DP85.27%
EPS Next 2Y-6.29%
EPS Next 3Y-2%
CPB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:CPB (4/6/2026, 10:51:07 AM)
22.005
-0.01 (-0.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)03-11 2026-03-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-01 2026-06-01/bmo
Inst Owners62.13%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner Change-155.92%
Market Cap6.56B
Revenue(TTM)10.04B
Net Income(TTM)550.00M
Analysts55
Price Target27.16 (23.43%)
Short Float %20.11%
Short Ratio4.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.09% |
Yearly Dividend1.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.74%
DP85.27%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date04-02 2026-04-02 (0.39)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.87%
Max EPS beat(2)3.83%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.87%
Max EPS beat(4)10.16%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2.71%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)2.58%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)4.1%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.73%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.81%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.32%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.12%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.42%
PT rev (1m)-18.19%
PT rev (3m)-18.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.41 | ||
| P/S | 0.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.79 | ||
| P/B | 1.64 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.47 |
EPS(TTM)2.63
EY11.95%
EPS(NY)2.62
Fwd EY11.89%
FCF(TTM)2.32
FCFY10.55%
OCF(TTM)3.8
OCFY17.28%
SpS33.66
BVpS13.43
TBVpS-17.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)62.08
Graham Number28.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.58% | ||
| ROE | 13.73% | ||
| ROCE | 10.12% | ||
| ROIC | 7.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.71% | ||
| ROICexgc | 30.41% | ||
| OM | 12.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.48% | ||
| GM | 29.61% | ||
| FCFM | 6.89% |
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 Turnover0.65
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.15 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 106.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 66.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 125.82% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
F-Score7
WACC7%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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)-12.62%
EPS 3Y1.62%
EPS 5Y0.13%
EPS Q2Q%-31.08%
EPS Next Y-17.61%
EPS Next 2Y-6.29%
EPS Next 3Y-2%
EPS Next 5Y3.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.81%
Revenue growth 3Y6.19%
Revenue growth 5Y3.36%
Sales Q2Q%-4.51%
Revenue Next Year-4.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.08%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.07%
Revenue Next 5Y1.29%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.47%
EBIT growth 3Y6.07%
EBIT growth 5Y1.51%
EBIT Next Year16.81%
EBIT Next 3Y7.68%
EBIT Next 5Y7.69%
FCF growth 1Y12.16%
FCF growth 3Y-9.11%
FCF growth 5Y-8.46%
OCF growth 1Y3.56%
OCF growth 3Y-1.43%
OCF growth 5Y-4.12%
THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY / CPB Fundamental Analysis 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.
How profitable is THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB) stock?
THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB) is 8.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.64.
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 -17.61% in the next year.