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THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

31.66 USD
+0.86 (+2.79%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:20:42 PM
31.45 USD
-0.21 (-0.66%)
Pre-Market: 11/24/2025, 8:05:19 AM
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. CPB has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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.
In the past year CPB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CPB has 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 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 65.52% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 15.43%, CPB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.36% of the companies in the same industry.
CPB has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.43%) than 82.76% 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 28.38%.
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

The Profit Margin of CPB (5.87%) is better 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 13.90%, CPB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
CPB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CPB (30.73%) is better than 71.26% of its industry peers.
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.
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 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 1.91. 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 1.91, CPB is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.98% of the companies in the same industry.
CPB has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.73. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CPB would need 9.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CPB's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.73 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPB outperforms 62.07% 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 1.91
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.77, CPB is doing worse than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
CPB's Quick ratio of 0.28 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CPB is outperformed by 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

The earnings per share for CPB have decreased by -3.56% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.13% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.40% 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)-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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.85% on average over the next years.
CPB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.76% yearly.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.62 indicates a reasonable valuation of CPB.
82.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CPB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.67, CPB is valued correctly.
74.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.42, CPB is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.62
Fwd PE 12.67
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CPB is valued a bit cheaper than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.37
EV/EBITDA 8.29
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

CPB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as CPB's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.23% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)78.83
EPS Next 2Y-5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.23%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.06%, CPB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CPB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.20. CPB pays more dividend than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
CPB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.06%

5.2 History

The dividend of CPB has a limited annual growth rate of 1.74%.
CPB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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.
The dividend of CPB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is 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 (11/21/2025, 8:20:42 PM)

Premarket: 31.45 -0.21 (-0.66%)

31.66

+0.86 (+2.79%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)09-03 2025-09-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-09 2025-12-09/bmo
Inst Owners64.82%
Inst Owner Change6.57%
Ins Owners18.27%
Ins Owner Change0.75%
Market Cap9.43B
Revenue(TTM)10.25B
Net Income(TTM)602.00M
Analysts55
Price Target35.5 (12.13%)
Short Float %21.97%
Short Ratio5.59
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.06%
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)-0.3%
PT rev (3m)-0.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.78%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.62
Fwd PE 12.67
P/S 0.92
P/FCF 13.37
P/OCF 8.33
P/B 2.42
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.29
EPS(TTM)2.98
EY9.41%
EPS(NY)2.5
Fwd EY7.89%
FCF(TTM)2.37
FCFY7.48%
OCF(TTM)3.8
OCFY12%
SpS34.44
BVpS13.11
TBVpS-18.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)78.83
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 1.91
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 10.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.42.


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%.