PEPSICO INC (PEP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:PEP • US7134481081
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156.18 USD
-0.83 (-0.53%)
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This PEP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PEP Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- PEP had positive earnings in the past year.
- PEP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years PEP has always been profitable.
- PEP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of PEP (7.67%) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
- PEP has a Return On Equity of 40.38%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PEP outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
- PEP has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.14%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PEP outperforms 85.29% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PEP is above the industry average of 11.81%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (15.94%) for PEP is below the current ROIC(16.14%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.67% | ||
| ROE | 40.38% | ||
| ROIC | 16.14% |
ROA(3y)8.78%
ROA(5y)8.85%
ROE(3y)47.5%
ROE(5y)48.39%
ROIC(3y)15.94%
ROIC(5y)15.39%
1.3 Margins
- PEP's Profit Margin of 8.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PEP outperforms 61.76% of its industry peers.
- PEP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of PEP (15.87%) is better than 67.65% of its industry peers.
- PEP's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of PEP (54.46%) is better than 70.59% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PEP has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.77% | ||
| GM | 54.46% |
OM growth 3Y3.16%
OM growth 5Y1.06%
PM growth 3Y-5.25%
PM growth 5Y-2.81%
GM growth 3Y0.62%
GM growth 5Y-0.16%
2. PEP Health Analysis
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 less shares outstanding
- PEP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PEP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- PEP has an Altman-Z score of 3.71. This indicates that PEP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- PEP has a better Altman-Z score (3.71) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
- PEP has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.41. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as PEP would need 6.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- PEP's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.41 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PEP outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
- PEP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.07. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.07, PEP is doing worse than 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.71 |
ROIC/WACC2.04
WACC7.92%
2.3 Liquidity
- PEP has a Current Ratio of 0.85. 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 Current ratio, with a value of 0.85, PEP is doing worse than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- PEP has a Quick Ratio of 0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that PEP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.67, PEP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. PEP Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for PEP have decreased by -0.12% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, PEP shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.10% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.25% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, PEP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.94% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.12%
EPS 3Y6.27%
EPS 5Y8.1%
EPS Q2Q%15.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.25%
Revenue growth 3Y2.83%
Revenue growth 5Y5.94%
Sales Q2Q%5.61%
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 4.96% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.63% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.92%
EPS Next 2Y6.81%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%
EPS Next 5Y4.96%
Revenue Next Year5.38%
Revenue Next 2Y4.29%
Revenue Next 3Y4.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.63%
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.
4. PEP Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.16, the valuation of PEP can be described as rather expensive.
- PEP's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.17, PEP is valued a bit cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.92, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PEP.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PEP is on the same level as its industry peers.
- PEP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- PEP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- PEP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- PEP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.77
PEG (5Y)2.36
EPS Next 2Y6.81%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%
5. PEP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PEP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.72%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.83, PEP pays a better dividend. On top of this PEP pays more dividend than 85.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, PEP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.72% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PEP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.00%!
- PEP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- PEP has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- 92.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PEP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of PEP is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP92.69%
EPS Next 2Y6.81%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%
PEP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:PEP (4/6/2026, 11:04:06 AM)
156.18
-0.83 (-0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-16 2026-04-16/bmo
Inst Owners79.78%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change6.06%
Market Cap213.44B
Revenue(TTM)93.92B
Net Income(TTM)8.24B
Analysts70.34
Price Target173.93 (11.37%)
Short Float %1.58%
Short Ratio2.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.72% |
Yearly Dividend5.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)7%
DP92.69%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (1.4225)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.22%
Min EPS beat(2)0.01%
Max EPS beat(2)0.43%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.39%
Max EPS beat(4)3.41%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.49%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.51%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)2.86%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)1%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.61%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.35%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.58%
PT rev (1m)0.53%
PT rev (3m)7.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.92 | ||
| P/S | 2.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.66 | ||
| P/B | 10.46 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.83 |
EPS(TTM)8.15
EY5.22%
EPS(NY)8.71
Fwd EY5.58%
FCF(TTM)5.61
FCFY3.59%
OCF(TTM)8.84
OCFY5.66%
SpS68.73
BVpS14.93
TBVpS-9.93
PEG (NY)2.77
PEG (5Y)2.36
Graham Number52.33
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.67% | ||
| ROE | 40.38% | ||
| ROCE | 19.98% | ||
| ROIC | 16.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | 38.69% | ||
| OM | 15.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.77% | ||
| GM | 54.46% | ||
| FCFM | 8.17% |
ROA(3y)8.78%
ROA(5y)8.85%
ROE(3y)47.5%
ROE(5y)48.39%
ROIC(3y)15.94%
ROIC(5y)15.39%
ROICexc(3y)18.34%
ROICexc(5y)17.38%
ROICexgc(3y)38.14%
ROICexgc(5y)38.28%
ROCE(3y)20.53%
ROCE(5y)19.57%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.23%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.52%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.59%
OM growth 3Y3.16%
OM growth 5Y1.06%
PM growth 3Y-5.25%
PM growth 5Y-2.81%
GM growth 3Y0.62%
GM growth 5Y-0.16%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.41 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.31 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 127.93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.53 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.83% | ||
| Profit Quality | 93.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.71 |
F-Score5
WACC7.92%
ROIC/WACC2.04
Cap/Depr(3y)161.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)168.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.67%
Profit Quality(3y)85.16%
Profit Quality(5y)82.03%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.12%
EPS 3Y6.27%
EPS 5Y8.1%
EPS Q2Q%15.31%
EPS Next Y6.92%
EPS Next 2Y6.81%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%
EPS Next 5Y4.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.25%
Revenue growth 3Y2.83%
Revenue growth 5Y5.94%
Sales Q2Q%5.61%
Revenue Next Year5.38%
Revenue Next 2Y4.29%
Revenue Next 3Y4.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.63%
EBIT growth 1Y1.26%
EBIT growth 3Y6.08%
EBIT growth 5Y7.07%
EBIT Next Year33.72%
EBIT Next 3Y13.97%
EBIT Next 5Y9.35%
FCF growth 1Y6.72%
FCF growth 3Y11.04%
FCF growth 5Y3.78%
OCF growth 1Y-3.36%
OCF growth 3Y3.79%
OCF growth 5Y2.64%
PEPSICO INC / PEP Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PEPSICO INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PEP.
Can you provide the valuation status for PEPSICO INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to PEPSICO INC (PEP). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of PEP stock?
PEPSICO INC (PEP) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for PEP stock?
The financial health rating of PEPSICO INC (PEP) is 3 / 10.
Is the dividend of PEPSICO INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of PEPSICO INC (PEP) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 92.69%.