(PEP) PepsiCo - Overview

Sector: Consumer Defensive | Industry: Beverages - Non-Alcoholic | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 203.223m USD | Total Return: 17.9% in 12m

Soft Drinks, Snack Foods, Dairy, Bottled Water, Cereals
Total Rating 53
Safety 76
Buy Signal -0.52
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Industry Rotation: +13.6
Market Cap: 203B
Avg Turnover: 830M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility23.3%
VaR 5th Pctl3.92%
VaR vs Median2.33%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.68
Rel. Str. IBD37.4
Rel. Str. Peer Group40.9
Character TTM
Beta0.002
Beta Downside0.123
Hurst Exponent0.640
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD29.17%
CAGR/Max DD-0.17
CAGR/Mean DD-0.39
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of PEP over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-03": 1.21, "2021-06": 1.72, "2021-09": 1.79, "2021-12": 1.53, "2022-03": 1.29, "2022-06": 1.86, "2022-09": 1.97, "2022-12": 1.67, "2023-03": 1.5, "2023-06": 2.09, "2023-09": 2.25, "2023-12": 1.78, "2024-03": 1.61, "2024-06": 2.28, "2024-09": 2.31, "2024-12": 1.96, "2025-03": 1.48, "2025-06": 2.12, "2025-09": 2.29, "2025-12": 2.26, "2026-03": 1.61,
EPS CAGR: -3.78%
EPS Trend: 14.7%
Last SUE: 0.43
Qual. Beats: 0
Revenue Revenue of PEP over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-03: 14820, 2021-06: 19217, 2021-09: 20189, 2021-12: 25248, 2022-03: 16200, 2022-06: 20225, 2022-09: 21971, 2022-12: 27996, 2023-03: 17846, 2023-06: 22322, 2023-09: 23453, 2023-12: 27850, 2024-03: 18250, 2024-06: 22501, 2024-09: 23319, 2024-12: 27784, 2025-03: 22726, 2025-06: 22726, 2025-09: 23937, 2025-12: 29343, 2026-03: 19443,
Rev. CAGR: -1.05%
Rev. Trend: 19.9%
Last SUE: 0.29
Qual. Beats: 0

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Description: PEP PepsiCo

PepsiCo, Inc. is a global leader in the convenient foods and beverages industry, operating a diverse portfolio that includes snacks, dairy, and soft drinks. The company utilizes a vertically integrated business model, managing manufacturing, marketing, and a complex distribution network that spans direct-store-delivery and e-commerce channels.

The consumer staples sector typically exhibits lower volatility than the broader market due to consistent demand for essential food and beverage products. PepsiCo maintains a competitive advantage through its Power of One strategy, which leverages cross-promotion between its snack brands, such as Frito-Lay, and its beverage lines.

Analyzing historical valuation trends on ValueRay can provide deeper insight into the companys long-term performance.

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Purchase, New York, the company operates through six geographic and product-based segments. Its reach extends across North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific, serving a wide array of retail and wholesale customers.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Frito-Lay North America volume growth drives total corporate operating profit margins
  • Strategic price hikes offset rising agricultural commodity and logistics input costs
  • International market expansion in Latin America and Asia fuels organic revenue growth
  • Shift toward zero-sugar beverages and healthy snacks responds to changing consumer preferences
  • Fluctuating foreign exchange rates impact reported earnings from diversified global operations
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict) 5.5
Net Income: 8.74b TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.08 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA -1.41 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: -3.73% < 20% (prev -8.50%; Δ 4.77% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.12 > 3% & CFO 13.10b > Net Income 8.74b
Net Debt (42.25b) to EBITDA (15.08b): 2.80 < 3
Current Ratio: 0.90 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (1.37b) vs 12m ago -0.22% < -2%
Gross Margin: 54.06% > 18% (prev 0.55%; Δ 5.35k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 88.38% > 50% (prev 91.44%; Δ -3.06% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 7.56 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 15.08b / Interest Expense TTM 1.16b)
Altman Z'' 3.18
A: -0.03 (Total Current Assets 30.92b - Total Current Liabilities 34.48b) / Total Assets 110.65b
B: 0.66 (Retained Earnings 73.17b / Total Assets 110.65b)
C: 0.08 (EBIT TTM 8.76b / Avg Total Assets 108.00b)
D: 0.66 (Book Value of Equity 58.85b / Total Liabilities 89.11b)
Altman-Z'' Score: 3.18 = A
Beneish M -3.45
DSRI: 0.99 (Receivables 12.17b/12.39b, Revenue 95.45b/96.33b)
GMI: 1.01 (GM 54.06% / 54.53%)
AQI: 0.36 (AQ_t 0.16 / AQ_t-1 0.46)
SGI: 0.99 (Revenue 95.45b / 96.33b)
TATA: -0.04 (NI 8.74b - CFO 13.10b) / TA 110.65b)
Beneish M-Score: -3.45 (Cap -4..+1) = AA
What is the price of PEP shares? As of May 16, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 149.12 with a total of 5,864,375 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.56%, over one month by -3.70%, over three months by -7.08% and over the past year by +17.94%.
Is PEP a buy, sell or hold? PepsiCo has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.35. Therefor, it is recommend to hold PEP.
  • StrongBuy: 4
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 16
  • Sell: 0
  • StrongSell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the PEP price?
Analysts Target Price 171.3 14.9%
PepsiCo (PEP) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 16 May 2026
P/E Trailing = 23.3758
P/E Forward = 17.9856
P/S = 2.1291
P/B = 9.8831
P/EG = 1.6647
Revenue TTM = 95.45b USD
EBIT TTM = 8.76b USD
EBITDA TTM = 15.08b USD
Long Term Debt = 42.58b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 10.15b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 52.73b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 42.25b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 245.12b USD (203.22b + Debt 52.73b - CCE 10.83b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 7.56 (Ebit TTM 8.76b / Interest Expense TTM 1.16b)
EV/FCF = 27.72x (Enterprise Value 245.12b / FCF TTM 8.84b)
FCF Yield = 3.61% (FCF TTM 8.84b / Enterprise Value 245.12b)
FCF Margin = 9.26% (FCF TTM 8.84b / Revenue TTM 95.45b)
Net Margin = 9.16% (Net Income TTM 8.74b / Revenue TTM 95.45b)
Gross Margin = 54.06% ((Revenue TTM 95.45b - Cost of Revenue TTM 43.85b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 55.19% (prev 53.23%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.22 (Enterprise Value 245.12b / Total Assets 110.65b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.57% (Interest Expense 301.0m / Debt 52.73b)
Taxrate = 21.28% (632.0m / 2.97b)
NOPAT = 6.90b (EBIT 8.76b * (1 - 21.28%))
Current Ratio = 0.90 (Total Current Assets 30.92b / Total Current Liabilities 34.48b)
Debt / Equity = 2.47 (Debt 52.73b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 21.38b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.80 (Net Debt 42.25b / EBITDA 15.08b)
Debt / FCF = 4.78 (Net Debt 42.25b / FCF TTM 8.84b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 19.90b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 8.10% (Net Income 8.74b / Total Assets 110.65b)
RoE = 43.94% (Net Income TTM 8.74b / Total Stockholder Equity 19.90b)
RoCE = 14.02% (EBIT 8.76b / Capital Employed (Equity 19.90b + L.T.Debt 42.58b))
RoIC = 9.72% (NOPAT 6.90b / Invested Capital 70.93b)
WACC = 4.85% (E(203.22b)/V(255.95b) * Re(5.99%) + D(52.73b)/V(255.95b) * Rd(0.57%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 5.99% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + 0.7*ERP = 7.92%
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: -96.61 | Cagr: -0.32%
[DCF] Terminal Value 88.44% ; FCFF base≈9.27b ; Y1≈11.43b ; Y5≈19.51b
[DCF] Fair Price = 383.2 (EV 565.95b - Net Debt 42.25b = Equity 523.70b / Shares 1.37b; r=6.0% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow 25.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 14.74 | EPS CAGR: -3.78% | SUE: 0.43 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 19.91 | Revenue CAGR: -1.05% | SUE: 0.29 | # QB: 0
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=2.23 | Chg30d=-1.65% | Revisions=-78% | Analysts=16
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=2.44 | Chg30d=+1.21% | Revisions=+6% | Analysts=16
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=8.66 | Chg30d=+0.59% | Revisions=-18% | GrowthEPS=+6.4% | GrowthRev=+5.4%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=9.15 | Chg30d=+0.36% | Revisions=-40% | GrowthEPS=+5.6% | GrowthRev=+3.1%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: -78%