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THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

26.08 USD
-0.82 (-3.05%)
Last: 1/16/2026, 8:02:30 PM
26.1 USD
+0.02 (+0.08%)
After Hours: 1/16/2026, 8:02:30 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CPB. CPB was compared to 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 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

  • In the past year CPB was profitable.
  • In the past year CPB had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CPB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.81%, CPB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CPB has a Return On Equity of 14.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPB outperforms 87.36% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.96%, CPB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CPB is significantly below the industry average of 27.80%.
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

  • CPB has a better Profit Margin (5.69%) than 74.71% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPB has declined.
  • 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.
  • CPB's Gross Margin of 30.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPB outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
  • CPB's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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

  • 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.
  • CPB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • 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 1.78. 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 (1.78) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • CPB has a Debt to FCF ratio (10.15) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.75 is on the high side and indicates that CPB has dependencies on debt financing.
  • CPB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.75. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CPB underperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.75
Debt/FCF 10.15
Altman-Z 1.78
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC6.63%
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.
  • The Current ratio of CPB (0.82) is worse than 80.46% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.34 indicates that CPB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.34, CPB is not doing good in the industry: 87.36% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
  • CPB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.13% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.71% in the past 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)-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

  • CPB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.58% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CPB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-17.29%
EPS Next 2Y-6.1%
EPS Next 3Y-1.75%
EPS Next 5Y3.58%
Revenue Next Year-3.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.13%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.24%
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.
CPB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCPB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
CPB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCPB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.12, the valuation of CPB can be described as very reasonable.
  • CPB's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPB is cheaper than 87.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. CPB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.92, the valuation of CPB can be described as reasonable.
  • CPB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CPB is cheaper than 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.29. CPB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.12
Fwd PE 9.92
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPB is valued a bit cheaper than 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CPB is valued cheaper than 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.3
EV/EBITDA 7.68
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)67.66
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 5.80%, CPB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.28, CPB pays a better dividend. On top of this CPB pays more dividend than 87.36% 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 1.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.8%

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

  • CPB pays out 80.10% of its income as dividend. 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 (1/16/2026, 8:02:30 PM)

After market: 26.1 +0.02 (+0.08%)

26.08

-0.82 (-3.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)12-09
Earnings (Next)03-03
Inst Owners66.08%
Inst Owner Change0.07%
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner Change-152.56%
Market Cap7.76B
Revenue(TTM)10.16B
Net Income(TTM)578.00M
Analysts54.81
Price Target33.37 (27.95%)
Short Float %15.01%
Short Ratio4.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.8%
Yearly Dividend1.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.74%
DP80.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date01-08
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)-5.29%
PT rev (3m)-6.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.12
Fwd PE 9.92
P/S 0.76
P/FCF 11.3
P/OCF 6.87
P/B 1.96
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.68
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY10.97%
EPS(NY)2.63
Fwd EY10.08%
FCF(TTM)2.31
FCFY8.85%
OCF(TTM)3.8
OCFY14.55%
SpS34.12
BVpS13.29
TBVpS-18.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)67.66
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 1.78
F-Score7
WACC6.63%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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 5Y3.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.71%
Revenue growth 3Y6.19%
Revenue growth 5Y3.36%
Sales Q2Q%-3.43%
Revenue Next Year-3.21%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.13%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.24%
Revenue Next 5Y1.29%
EBIT growth 1Y2.71%
EBIT growth 3Y6.07%
EBIT growth 5Y1.51%
EBIT Next Year17.29%
EBIT Next 3Y7.91%
EBIT Next 5Y7.69%
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 2 / 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.