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THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

26.46 USD
+0.2 (+0.76%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 8:00:01 PM
26.48 USD
+0.02 (+0.08%)
After Hours: 1/8/2026, 8:00:01 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. 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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

CPB has a better Return On Assets (3.81%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CPB (14.61%) is better than 88.51% of its industry peers.
CPB has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPB outperforms 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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.69%, CPB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
CPB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CPB's Operating Margin of 13.42% is amongst the best of the industry. CPB outperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
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 70.11% 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

CPB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CPB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for CPB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CPB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
The Altman-Z score of CPB (1.78) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CPB is 10.15, which is on the high side as it means it would take CPB, 10.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.15, CPB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.75 is on the high side and indicates that CPB has dependencies on debt 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 1.78
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC6.57%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.82 indicates that CPB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.82, CPB is not doing good in the industry: 79.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.34 indicates that CPB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.34, CPB is doing worse than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
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

CPB shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.84%.
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%.
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)-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

Based on estimates for the next years, CPB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.91% on average per year.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.25, the valuation of CPB can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CPB is valued cheaper than 87.36% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CPB to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.00), we can say CPB is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.07, which indicates a very decent valuation of CPB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPB is valued cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.70. CPB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.25
Fwd PE 10.07
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 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CPB is valued cheaper than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.47
EV/EBITDA 7.71
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.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)68.65
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, CPB pays a better dividend.
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 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 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.
The dividend of CPB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is 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 (1/8/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 26.48 +0.02 (+0.08%)

26.46

+0.2 (+0.76%)

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 Cap7.88B
Revenue(TTM)10.16B
Net Income(TTM)578.00M
Analysts55
Price Target33.42 (26.3%)
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 9.25
Fwd PE 10.07
P/S 0.78
P/FCF 11.47
P/OCF 6.97
P/B 1.99
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.71
EPS(TTM)2.86
EY10.81%
EPS(NY)2.63
Fwd EY9.93%
FCF(TTM)2.31
FCFY8.72%
OCF(TTM)3.8
OCFY14.35%
SpS34.12
BVpS13.29
TBVpS-18.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)68.65
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
WACC6.57%
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.