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PEPSICO INC (PEP.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:PEP - US7134481081 - Common Stock

131.22 EUR
-0.7 (-0.53%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall PEP gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated PEP against 29 industry peers in the Beverages industry. PEP scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. PEP does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PEP had positive earnings in the past year.
PEP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years PEP has been profitable.
In the past 5 years PEP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
PEP.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPEP.DE 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 5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

PEP's Return On Assets of 6.78% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PEP outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of PEP (37.26%) is better than 89.66% of its industry peers.
PEP's Return On Invested Capital of 15.32% is amongst the best of the industry. PEP outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PEP is significantly above the industry average of 8.16%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.78%
ROE 37.26%
ROIC 15.32%
ROA(3y)9.44%
ROA(5y)8.85%
ROE(3y)51.36%
ROE(5y)50.9%
ROIC(3y)15.79%
ROIC(5y)14.66%
PEP.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPEP.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of PEP (7.82%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PEP's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
PEP has a Operating Margin (15.49%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PEP's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 54.50%, PEP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
PEP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.49%
PM (TTM) 7.82%
GM 54.5%
OM growth 3Y3.85%
OM growth 5Y0.2%
PM growth 3Y2.85%
PM growth 5Y-0.86%
GM growth 3Y1.08%
GM growth 5Y-0.08%
PEP.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPEP.DE 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 well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PEP is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PEP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
PEP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PEP is higher compared to a year ago.
PEP.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingPEP.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B
PEP.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPEP.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.68 indicates that PEP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of PEP (3.68) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PEP is 7.49, which is on the high side as it means it would take PEP, 7.49 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PEP has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.49) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.28 is on the high side and indicates that PEP has dependencies on debt financing.
PEP has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.28) than 96.55% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.28
Debt/FCF 7.49
Altman-Z 3.68
ROIC/WACC2.04
WACC7.52%
PEP.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPEP.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that PEP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.91, PEP is not doing good in the industry: 68.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
PEP has a Quick Ratio of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that PEP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.72, PEP is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.91
Quick Ratio 0.72
PEP.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPEP.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PEP shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.63%.
Measured over the past years, PEP shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.13% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, PEP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.49% in the last year.
PEP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.46% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.63%
EPS 3Y9.3%
EPS 5Y8.13%
EPS Q2Q%-0.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.49%
Revenue growth 3Y4.94%
Revenue growth 5Y6.46%
Sales Q2Q%2.65%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, PEP will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.34% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PEP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.19% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.63%
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3Y3.64%
EPS Next 5Y3.34%
Revenue Next Year1.04%
Revenue Next 2Y2.08%
Revenue Next 3Y2.48%
Revenue Next 5Y3.19%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
PEP.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPEP.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
PEP.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPEP.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PEP is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.47.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PEP is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PEP to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.40), we can say PEP is valued slightly cheaper.
PEP is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.79.
PEP's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
PEP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.47
Fwd PE 17.79
PEP.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPEP.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

68.97% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than PEP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PEP is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.07% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.83
EV/EBITDA 14.27
PEP.DE Per share dataPEP.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.39
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3Y3.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.93%, PEP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.78, PEP pays a better dividend. On top of this PEP pays more dividend than 82.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PEP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.93%

5.2 History

The dividend of PEP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.80%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.8%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
PEP.DE Yearly Dividends per sharePEP.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

104.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PEP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PEP's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP104.55%
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3Y3.64%
PEP.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPEP.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
PEP.DE Dividend Payout.PEP.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PEP.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PEPSICO INC

FRA:PEP (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

131.22

-0.7 (-0.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)10-09 2025-10-09/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners78.94%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap179.65B
Analysts67.86
Price Target134.95 (2.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.93%
Yearly Dividend4.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.8%
DP104.55%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.89%
Min EPS beat(2)0.37%
Max EPS beat(2)3.41%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.39%
Max EPS beat(4)3.41%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.8%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.53%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)2.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)1%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)1%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.01%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.1%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.76%
PT rev (1m)-0.82%
PT rev (3m)2.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.47
Fwd PE 17.79
P/S 2.27
P/FCF 30.83
P/OCF 17.8
P/B 10.79
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.27
EPS(TTM)6.74
EY5.14%
EPS(NY)7.38
Fwd EY5.62%
FCF(TTM)4.26
FCFY3.24%
OCF(TTM)7.37
OCFY5.62%
SpS57.92
BVpS12.16
TBVpS-8.97
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.39
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.78%
ROE 37.26%
ROCE 19.06%
ROIC 15.32%
ROICexc 17.32%
ROICexgc 35.16%
OM 15.49%
PM (TTM) 7.82%
GM 54.5%
FCFM 7.35%
ROA(3y)9.44%
ROA(5y)8.85%
ROE(3y)51.36%
ROE(5y)50.9%
ROIC(3y)15.79%
ROIC(5y)14.66%
ROICexc(3y)17.92%
ROICexc(5y)16.59%
ROICexgc(3y)38.78%
ROICexgc(5y)38.65%
ROCE(3y)20.23%
ROCE(5y)18.63%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.22%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-0.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.24%
OM growth 3Y3.85%
OM growth 5Y0.2%
PM growth 3Y2.85%
PM growth 5Y-0.86%
GM growth 3Y1.08%
GM growth 5Y-0.08%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.28
Debt/FCF 7.49
Debt/EBITDA 2.5
Cap/Depr 147.96%
Cap/Sales 5.38%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 66.56%
Profit Quality 93.98%
Current Ratio 0.91
Quick Ratio 0.72
Altman-Z 3.68
F-Score5
WACC7.52%
ROIC/WACC2.04
Cap/Depr(3y)181.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)176.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.95%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.94%
Profit Quality(3y)75.09%
Profit Quality(5y)81.31%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.63%
EPS 3Y9.3%
EPS 5Y8.13%
EPS Q2Q%-0.87%
EPS Next Y-0.63%
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3Y3.64%
EPS Next 5Y3.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.49%
Revenue growth 3Y4.94%
Revenue growth 5Y6.46%
Sales Q2Q%2.65%
Revenue Next Year1.04%
Revenue Next 2Y2.08%
Revenue Next 3Y2.48%
Revenue Next 5Y3.19%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.41%
EBIT growth 3Y8.98%
EBIT growth 5Y6.67%
EBIT Next Year22.12%
EBIT Next 3Y10.68%
EBIT Next 5Y7.49%
FCF growth 1Y-2.29%
FCF growth 3Y0.94%
FCF growth 5Y5.82%
OCF growth 1Y-3.13%
OCF growth 3Y2.49%
OCF growth 5Y5.33%