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Competitive view
KO vs. two close competitors
This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.
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Coca-Cola Co.
KO
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Q1 2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Valuation sits in a middle zone where future upside likely depends more on quarterly execution than on multiple re-rating alone.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
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PepsiCo
PEP
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Q1 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
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Procter & Gamble Co.
PG
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Q3 FY2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation sits in a middle zone where future upside likely depends more on quarterly execution than on multiple re-rating alone.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
KO
$355.47B
Coca-Cola Co.
PEP
$197.21B
PepsiCo
PG
$348.38B
Procter & Gamble Co.
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
KO
26.0x
Coca-Cola Co.
PEP
22.6x
PepsiCo
PG
21.9x
Procter & Gamble Co.
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
KO
23.7x
Coca-Cola Co.
PEP
15.8x
PepsiCo
PG
21.1x
Procter & Gamble Co.
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
KO
12.1%
Coca-Cola Co.
PEP
8.5%
PepsiCo
PG
7.4%
Procter & Gamble Co.
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
KO
18.2%
Coca-Cola Co.
PEP
27.8%
PepsiCo
PG
5.8%
Procter & Gamble Co.
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
KO
35.1%
Coca-Cola Co.
PEP
17.0%
PepsiCo
PG
23.0%
Procter & Gamble Co.
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
KO
61.7%
Coca-Cola Co.
PEP
54.4%
PepsiCo
PG
51.0%
Procter & Gamble Co.
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
KO
27.8%
Coca-Cola Co.
PEP
9.1%
PepsiCo
PG
19.2%
Procter & Gamble Co.
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
KO
43.4%
Coca-Cola Co.
PEP
43.9%
PepsiCo
PG
31.1%
Procter & Gamble Co.
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
KO
0.9%
Coca-Cola Co.
PEP
4.4%
PepsiCo
PG
3.7%
Procter & Gamble Co.
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
KO
124.94x
Coca-Cola Co.
PEP
244.84x
PepsiCo
PG
67.65x
Procter & Gamble Co.
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
KO
1.36x
Coca-Cola Co.
PEP
0.90x
PepsiCo
PG
0.73x
Procter & Gamble Co.
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
KO
0.35
Coca-Cola Co.
PEP
0.36
PepsiCo
PG
0.39
Procter & Gamble Co.
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
KO
2.5%
Coca-Cola Co.
PEP
4.0%
PepsiCo
PG
2.9%
Procter & Gamble Co.
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
KO
4.1%
Coca-Cola Co.
PEP
16.8%
PepsiCo
PG
9.2%
Procter & Gamble Co.