COCA-COLA CO/THE (KO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KO • US1912161007
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78.695 USD
-0.18 (-0.22%)
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This KO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KO Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KO was profitable.
- KO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years KO has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years KO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.15%, KO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 40.74%, KO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.57%, KO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- KO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.68%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.83%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.68%) for KO is below the current ROIC(15.57%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.15% | ||
| ROE | 40.74% | ||
| ROIC | 15.57% |
ROA(3y)11.35%
ROA(5y)10.94%
ROE(3y)41.61%
ROE(5y)41.38%
ROIC(3y)12.68%
ROIC(5y)12.29%
1.3 Margins
- KO's Profit Margin of 27.80% is amongst the best of the industry. KO outperforms 96.97% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KO has grown nicely.
- KO's Operating Margin of 31.76% is amongst the best of the industry. KO outperforms 96.97% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KO has remained more or less at the same level.
- KO has a Gross Margin of 61.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KO outperforms 93.94% of its industry peers.
- KO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.8% | ||
| GM | 61.74% |
OM growth 3Y6.21%
OM growth 5Y0.93%
PM growth 3Y7.21%
PM growth 5Y3.1%
GM growth 3Y1.96%
GM growth 5Y0.77%
2. KO Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- KO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- KO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, KO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- KO has an Altman-Z score of 5.05. This indicates that KO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.05, KO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- KO has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.49. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KO would need 3.49 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.49, KO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- KO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.17. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- KO has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.17) than 69.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.05 |
ROIC/WACC1.84
WACC8.48%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that KO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KO has a Current ratio (1.36) which is in line with its industry peers.
- KO has a Quick Ratio of 1.15. This is a normal value and indicates that KO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.15, KO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 |
3. KO Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- KO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.30%, which is quite good.
- KO shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.00% yearly.
- KO shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.11%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.75% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.3%
EPS 3Y6.55%
EPS 5Y9%
EPS Q2Q%17.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.11%
Revenue growth 3Y3.69%
Revenue growth 5Y7.75%
Sales Q2Q%11.19%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, KO will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.26% on average per year.
- KO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.82%
EPS Next 2Y8.93%
EPS Next 3Y8.16%
EPS Next 5Y7.26%
Revenue Next Year1.51%
Revenue Next 2Y1.64%
Revenue Next 3Y2.77%
Revenue Next 5Y3.34%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. KO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.14 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KO.
- KO's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KO to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.54), we can say KO is valued inline with the index average.
- KO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.11.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KO is on the same level as its industry peers.
- KO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KO.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- KO has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.32
PEG (5Y)2.79
EPS Next 2Y8.93%
EPS Next 3Y8.16%
5. KO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.69%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- KO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.70.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KO pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.69% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KO has a limited annual growth rate of 4.44%.
- KO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- KO has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.44%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- 80.07% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- KO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP80.07%
EPS Next 2Y8.93%
EPS Next 3Y8.16%
KO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:KO (4/30/2026, 10:58:03 AM)
78.695
-0.18 (-0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Industry Strength50.93
Industry Growth63.98
Earnings (Last)04-28 2026-04-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-20 2026-07-20/bmo
Inst Owners66.54%
Inst Owner Change-0.55%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change-0.16%
Market Cap338.72B
Revenue(TTM)49.28B
Net Income(TTM)13.70B
Analysts81.71
Price Target85.38 (8.49%)
Short Float %1.06%
Short Ratio2.66
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.69% |
Yearly Dividend2.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.44%
DP80.07%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.53)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.46%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.06%
Max EPS beat(2)2.98%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.69%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.06%
Max EPS beat(4)2.98%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.4%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)1.45%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)1.5%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.09%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.6%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.09%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.96%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.76%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.38%
PT rev (1m)1.26%
PT rev (3m)6.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.11 | ||
| P/S | 6.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.15 | ||
| P/B | 10.07 | ||
| P/tB | 58.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.92 |
EPS(TTM)3.13
EY3.98%
EPS(NY)3.56
Fwd EY4.52%
FCF(TTM)2.92
FCFY3.71%
OCF(TTM)3.4
OCFY4.32%
SpS11.45
BVpS7.81
TBVpS1.34
PEG (NY)2.32
PEG (5Y)2.79
Graham Number23.4586 (-70.19%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.15% | ||
| ROE | 40.74% | ||
| ROCE | 19.12% | ||
| ROIC | 15.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.61% | ||
| OM | 31.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.8% | ||
| GM | 61.74% | ||
| FCFM | 25.49% |
ROA(3y)11.35%
ROA(5y)10.94%
ROE(3y)41.61%
ROE(5y)41.38%
ROIC(3y)12.68%
ROIC(5y)12.29%
ROICexc(3y)15.52%
ROICexc(5y)14.87%
ROICexgc(3y)29.48%
ROICexgc(5y)29.51%
ROCE(3y)16.01%
ROCE(5y)15.55%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.8%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.47%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.02%
OM growth 3Y6.21%
OM growth 5Y0.93%
PM growth 3Y7.21%
PM growth 5Y3.1%
GM growth 3Y1.96%
GM growth 5Y0.77%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.49 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 197.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | 91.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.05 |
F-Score9
WACC8.48%
ROIC/WACC1.84
Cap/Depr(3y)185.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)153.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.97%
Profit Quality(3y)58.66%
Profit Quality(5y)78.22%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.3%
EPS 3Y6.55%
EPS 5Y9%
EPS Q2Q%17.81%
EPS Next Y10.82%
EPS Next 2Y8.93%
EPS Next 3Y8.16%
EPS Next 5Y7.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.11%
Revenue growth 3Y3.69%
Revenue growth 5Y7.75%
Sales Q2Q%11.19%
Revenue Next Year1.51%
Revenue Next 2Y1.64%
Revenue Next 3Y2.77%
Revenue Next 5Y3.34%
EBIT growth 1Y32.84%
EBIT growth 3Y10.13%
EBIT growth 5Y8.75%
EBIT Next Year14.16%
EBIT Next 3Y8.68%
EBIT Next 5Y7.44%
FCF growth 1Y25.36%
FCF growth 3Y-17.8%
FCF growth 5Y-9.38%
OCF growth 1Y22.26%
OCF growth 3Y-12.39%
OCF growth 5Y-5.53%
COCA-COLA CO/THE / KO Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of COCA-COLA CO/THE (KO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KO.
What is the valuation status for KO stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to COCA-COLA CO/THE (KO). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is COCA-COLA CO/THE (KO) stock?
COCA-COLA CO/THE (KO) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KO stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COCA-COLA CO/THE (KO) is 25.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.07.
Can you provide the financial health for KO stock?
The financial health rating of COCA-COLA CO/THE (KO) is 6 / 10.