Better Buy: PepsiCo or Coca-Cola?
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Parkev Tatevosian, CFAIndependent analyst profile- Source published
- 12 Oct 2026, 15:45 UTC
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- 12 Oct 2026, 15:45 UTC
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The analysis compares Coca-Cola (KO) and PepsiCo (PEP) based on fundamental metrics. Revenue growth for KO has been more pronounced recently, while PEP benefits from a robust snack segment. Profitability, measured by operating margin, shows KO with significantly higher margins (around 31.93%) compared to PEP (around 15.55%), with KO's margins at record highs and PEP's having declined. Return on invested capital shows KO outperforming PEP, with KO at 17.87% and PEP at 14.46% in recent years. Forward P/E ratios indicate KO is trading at a premium (24.34) compared to PEP (13.88), suggesting PEP might be undervalued. A discounted cash flow model estimates KO's intrinsic value at $86.61 per share, slightly above its current market price of $85.80, implying it's fairly valued. For PEP, the intrinsic value is estimated at $178.28 per share, significantly above its current market price of $123.73, suggesting it is undervalued. Based on this valuation, PepsiCo is recommended as the preferred investment due to its higher potential upside.
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