PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) — Stock Score Summary

PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 68/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (34/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. PepsiCo is a stable defensive giant but lacks the explosive asymmetric upside or specific macro inflection tailwinds required for our concentrated portfolio over the next 18 months.

PepsiCo, Inc. is a global food and beverage giant, offering an extensive portfolio of iconic brands across snacks, beverages, and convenience foods, including Pepsi, Lay's, and Quaker Oats. Its formidable competitive moat is built on unparalleled brand recognition, a vast global distribution network, and massive economies of scale in manufacturing and marketing. PepsiCo is a dominant market leader in the consumer defensive sector, boasting a diversified product lineup that caters to billions of consumers worldwide.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$140.57
Market Cap$200.0B
P/E (TTM)22.32
P/E (Forward)15.54
Price/Book9.09
Return on Equity43.9%
Return on Invested Capital15.2%
Debt/Equity244.84
Gross Margin54.4%
Operating Margin17.0%
Revenue Growth8.5%
Dividend Yield4.2%
Free Cash Flow$8.7B

PepsiCo, Inc. operates in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PepsiCo, Inc.’s (PEP) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) is 68/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (60), Value (34), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does PepsiCo, Inc. have an economic moat?
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is PepsiCo, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 68/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is PepsiCo, Inc. in?
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry (United States).
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