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KEURIG DR PEPPER INC (KDP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:KDP - Nasdaq - US49271V1008 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

33.79  -0.05 (-0.15%)

After market: 33.86 +0.07 (+0.21%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KDP. KDP was compared to 32 industry peers in the Beverages industry. There are concerns on the financial health of KDP while its profitability can be described as average. KDP has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

5

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KDP had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KDP had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years KDP has always been profitable.
KDP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KDP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKDP 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 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of KDP (2.80%) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
KDP has a Return On Equity (6.15%) which is in line with its industry peers.
KDP's Return On Invested Capital of 5.58% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KDP is outperformed by 68.75% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KDP is significantly below the industry average of 11.61%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.40%) for KDP is below the current ROIC(5.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.8%
ROE 6.15%
ROIC 5.58%
ROA(3y)3.22%
ROA(5y)3.31%
ROE(3y)6.72%
ROE(5y)6.86%
ROIC(3y)5.4%
ROIC(5y)5.42%
KDP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKDP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

KDP has a Profit Margin of 9.69%. This is in the better half of the industry: KDP outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KDP has declined.
KDP's Operating Margin of 22.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KDP outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
KDP's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of KDP (55.25%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
KDP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.12%
PM (TTM) 9.69%
GM 55.25%
OM growth 3Y-3.77%
OM growth 5Y0.83%
PM growth 3Y-17.83%
PM growth 5Y-3.6%
GM growth 3Y0.21%
GM growth 5Y-0.52%
KDP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKDP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KDP is destroying value.
KDP has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KDP has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KDP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
KDP Yearly Shares OutstandingKDP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B
KDP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKDP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

KDP has an Altman-Z score of 1.46. This is a bad value and indicates that KDP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
KDP has a worse Altman-Z score (1.46) than 65.63% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KDP is 9.45, which is on the high side as it means it would take KDP, 9.45 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KDP has a Debt to FCF ratio (9.45) which is in line with its industry peers.
KDP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.64. This is a neutral value indicating KDP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.64, KDP is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.64
Debt/FCF 9.45
Altman-Z 1.46
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC7.38%
KDP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKDP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.47 indicates that KDP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KDP (0.47) is worse than 84.38% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.29 indicates that KDP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.29, KDP is doing worse than 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.47
Quick Ratio 0.29
KDP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKDP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KDP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.10%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.49% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.95% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, KDP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.66% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.1%
EPS 3Y6.27%
EPS 5Y9.49%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.95%
Revenue growth 3Y6.57%
Revenue growth 5Y6.66%
Sales Q2Q%4.82%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, KDP will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.06% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KDP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.2%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.74%
EPS Next 5Y3.06%
Revenue Next Year5.77%
Revenue Next 2Y4.87%
Revenue Next 3Y4.46%
Revenue Next 5Y4.07%

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 decreasing.
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.
KDP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKDP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B
KDP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKDP 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

KDP is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.24.
65.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KDP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.45, KDP is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.43, KDP is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KDP is valued cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KDP to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.89), we can say KDP is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.24
Fwd PE 15.43
KDP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKDP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

KDP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KDP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.84
EV/EBITDA 14.78
KDP Per share dataKDP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)2.4
PEG (5Y)1.82
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.74%

5

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KDP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.72%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.02, KDP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
KDP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.72%

5.2 History

The dividend of KDP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.69%!
KDP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As KDP did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.69%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years5
KDP Yearly Dividends per shareKDP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80 100

5.3 Sustainability

KDP pays out 80.25% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
KDP's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP80.25%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.74%
KDP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKDP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
KDP Dividend Payout.KDP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KDP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KEURIG DR PEPPER INC

NASDAQ:KDP (7/3/2025, 7:43:11 PM)

After market: 33.86 +0.07 (+0.21%)

33.79

-0.05 (-0.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)04-24 2025-04-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-24 2025-07-24/bmo
Inst Owners87.35%
Inst Owner Change-65.26%
Ins Owners0.65%
Ins Owner Change0.98%
Market Cap45.89B
Analysts77.6
Price Target40.16 (18.85%)
Short Float %1.63%
Short Ratio1.72
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.72%
Yearly Dividend0.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.69%
DP80.25%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date06-27 2025-06-27 (0.23)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.5%
Min EPS beat(2)0.25%
Max EPS beat(2)8.75%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.91%
Max EPS beat(4)8.75%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.7%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.58%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)1.12%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.86%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.86%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.17%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.15%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.49%
PT rev (1m)0.76%
PT rev (3m)2.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.24
Fwd PE 15.43
P/S 2.96
P/FCF 25.84
P/OCF 19.59
P/B 1.88
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.78
EPS(TTM)1.96
EY5.8%
EPS(NY)2.19
Fwd EY6.48%
FCF(TTM)1.31
FCFY3.87%
OCF(TTM)1.73
OCFY5.11%
SpS11.43
BVpS18
TBVpS-14.16
PEG (NY)2.4
PEG (5Y)1.82
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.8%
ROE 6.15%
ROCE 7.71%
ROIC 5.58%
ROICexc 5.65%
ROICexgc 82.82%
OM 22.12%
PM (TTM) 9.69%
GM 55.25%
FCFM 11.44%
ROA(3y)3.22%
ROA(5y)3.31%
ROE(3y)6.72%
ROE(5y)6.86%
ROIC(3y)5.4%
ROIC(5y)5.42%
ROICexc(3y)5.46%
ROICexc(5y)5.47%
ROICexgc(3y)231.8%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.24%
ROCE(5y)7.17%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y-33.84%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.63%
OM growth 3Y-3.77%
OM growth 5Y0.83%
PM growth 3Y-17.83%
PM growth 5Y-3.6%
GM growth 3Y0.21%
GM growth 5Y-0.52%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.64
Debt/FCF 9.45
Debt/EBITDA 3.91
Cap/Depr 101.07%
Cap/Sales 3.65%
Interest Coverage 6.1
Cash Conversion 58.66%
Profit Quality 118.09%
Current Ratio 0.47
Quick Ratio 0.29
Altman-Z 1.46
F-Score6
WACC7.38%
ROIC/WACC0.76
Cap/Depr(3y)90.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.61%
Profit Quality(3y)106.96%
Profit Quality(5y)115.99%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.1%
EPS 3Y6.27%
EPS 5Y9.49%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
EPS Next Y7.2%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y6.74%
EPS Next 5Y3.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.95%
Revenue growth 3Y6.57%
Revenue growth 5Y6.66%
Sales Q2Q%4.82%
Revenue Next Year5.77%
Revenue Next 2Y4.87%
Revenue Next 3Y4.46%
Revenue Next 5Y4.07%
EBIT growth 1Y1.51%
EBIT growth 3Y2.56%
EBIT growth 5Y7.55%
EBIT Next Year20.96%
EBIT Next 3Y10.05%
EBIT Next 5Y5.98%
FCF growth 1Y-5.13%
FCF growth 3Y-12.93%
FCF growth 5Y-5.41%
OCF growth 1Y4.37%
OCF growth 3Y-8.26%
OCF growth 5Y-2.15%