GROWTH
Top line stable.
+2.2% YoY versus +0.4% prior. 3y CAGR +2.8%.
+2.2%
PepsiCo, Inc. PEP
Consumer Staples · Market Cap: $197.2B
$142.02▲ 0.43 (0.30%)
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-21
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Consumer Staples · Market Cap: $197.2B
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-21
The Question
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2 of 2 legendary models say AVOID PEP.
What would legendary investors pay for PEP?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Mixed — PepsiCo, Inc. has 40.9% ROE but D/E 4.17.
Financial story
Mixed — PepsiCo, Inc.'s 40.9% ROE is strong, but its 4.17 debt-to-equity is elevated.
Bottom line: PEP is flagged as overvalued by 1 of 2 legendary models, with 0 BUY and 1 HOLD, but earns a C sector grade (50/100) in Consumer Staples. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
+2.2% YoY versus +0.4% prior. 3y CAGR +2.8%.
+2.2%Net margin 8.8% versus 10.4% prior (−1.7pp). Operating 14.4%.
8.8%P/E 22.3x — 14% below the 5y median of 25.9x. Forward 16.4x hints at EPS expansion next year.
22.3xHow does PEP compare?
PEP's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
PEP is in the Consumer Staples sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
0 of 2 legendary investor models rate PEP a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $132. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
PEP trades at 24.9x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
PEP and PM differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full PEP vs PM compare matrix.
See exactly where PEP ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingPEP sits at #29 in Consumer Staples with a C grade (50/100).
