Competitive view
PEP 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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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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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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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.
PEP
$197.21B
PepsiCo
KO
$355.47B
Coca-Cola Co.
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.
PEP
22.6x
PepsiCo
KO
26.0x
Coca-Cola Co.
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.
PEP
15.8x
PepsiCo
KO
23.7x
Coca-Cola Co.
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.
PEP
8.5%
PepsiCo
KO
12.1%
Coca-Cola Co.
PG
7.4%
Procter & Gamble Co.
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
PEP
27.8%
PepsiCo
KO
18.2%
Coca-Cola Co.
PG
5.8%
Procter & Gamble Co.
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
PEP
17.0%
PepsiCo
KO
35.1%
Coca-Cola Co.
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.
PEP
54.4%
PepsiCo
KO
61.7%
Coca-Cola Co.
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.
PEP
9.1%
PepsiCo
KO
27.8%
Coca-Cola Co.
PG
19.2%
Procter & Gamble Co.
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
PEP
43.9%
PepsiCo
KO
43.4%
Coca-Cola Co.
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.
PEP
4.4%
PepsiCo
KO
0.9%
Coca-Cola Co.
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.
PEP
244.84x
PepsiCo
KO
124.94x
Coca-Cola Co.
PG
67.65x
Procter & Gamble Co.
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
PEP
0.90x
PepsiCo
KO
1.36x
Coca-Cola Co.
PG
0.73x
Procter & Gamble Co.
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
PEP
0.36
PepsiCo
KO
0.35
Coca-Cola Co.
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.
PEP
4.0%
PepsiCo
KO
2.5%
Coca-Cola Co.
PG
2.9%
Procter & Gamble Co.
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
PEP
16.8%
PepsiCo
KO
4.1%
Coca-Cola Co.
PG
9.2%
Procter & Gamble Co.