Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | CCEP |
|---|---|
| Name | Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC |
| Country/Region | United Kingdom |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Staples |
| GICS Industry Group | Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
| GICS Industry | Beverages |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages |
| Market Capitalization | 50.97 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | November 24, 1986 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CCEP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 30.88% | 9.07% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 27.90% | 2.06% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 18.79% | 1.14% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CCEP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 23.77% | 32.65% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.53 | 0.43 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -28.16% | -51.71% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CCEP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 1.12 | 0.14 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 1.73 | 0.20 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) posts ROE of 23.54%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.
CCEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
23.54%
Group distribution
- Max
- 32.02%
- CCEP
- 23.54%
- Q3
- 16.61%
- Median
- 10.05%
- Q1
- 4.10%
- Min
- -10.50%
Largest peers
- PEP
- 52.19%
- KO
- 40.59%
- CCEP
- 23.54%
- BTI
- 13.42%
- PM
- --
- BUD
- --
- MO
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) keeps 9.35% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
CCEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
9.35%
Group distribution
- Max
- 24.83%
- Q3
- 11.22%
- CCEP
- 9.35%
- Median
- 5.94%
- Q1
- 2.05%
- Min
- -11.49%
Largest peers
- MO
- 39.33%
- KO
- 28.65%
- BTI
- 24.99%
- PM
- 24.83%
- BUD
- 15.42%
- PEP
- 11.09%
- CCEP
- 9.35%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) turns 13.40% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
CCEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
13.40%
Group distribution
- Max
- 34.91%
- Q3
- 17.57%
- CCEP
- 13.40%
- Median
- 11.06%
- Q1
- 4.15%
- Min
- -15.06%
Largest peers
- MO
- 61.48%
- PM
- 41.94%
- BTI
- 34.91%
- KO
- 33.36%
- BUD
- 27.48%
- PEP
- 16.88%
- CCEP
- 13.40%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CCEP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 23.54% | 10.05% |
| ROA (TTM) | 5.64% | 5.25% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 9.35% | 5.94% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 13.40% | 11.06% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 35.57% | 34.26% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) grew revenue 2.27%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) grew earnings per share 38.31%, in the upper peer quartile. Per-share profits are compounding faster than at most industry peers.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CCEP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 2.27% | 2.38% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 6.46% | 2.51% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 38.31% | -2.47% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 8.99% | 4.29% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has current ratio of 0.89, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.
CCEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
0.89
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.01
- Q3
- 2.35
- Median
- 1.53
- Q1
- 1.02
- CCEP
- 0.89
- Min
- 0.33
Largest peers
- KO
- 1.38
- PM
- 1.02
- PEP
- 0.94
- CCEP
- 0.89
- BTI
- 0.84
- MO
- 0.58
- BUD
- --
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.39, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.
CCEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
1.39
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.19
- CCEP
- 1.39
- Q3
- 1.11
- Median
- 0.68
- Q1
- 0.33
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- PEP
- 2.31
- CCEP
- 1.39
- KO
- 1.07
- BTI
- 0.72
- BUD
- 0.72
- PM
- --
- MO
- --
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CCEP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.89 | 1.53 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 1.39 | 0.68 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.89 | 2.57 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has dividend yield of 1.76%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.
CCEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
1.76%
Group distribution
- Max
- 9.38%
- Q3
- 3.77%
- CCEP
- 1.76%
- Median
- 1.76%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- MO
- 5.53%
- PEP
- 4.07%
- BTI
- 3.88%
- PM
- 2.98%
- KO
- 2.19%
- BUD
- 1.91%
- CCEP
- 1.76%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has payout ratio of 46.62%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.
CCEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
46.62%
Group distribution
- Max
- 199.19%
- Q3
- 81.03%
- CCEP
- 46.62%
- Median
- 41.52%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- MO
- 88.45%
- PM
- 87.74%
- BTI
- 83.97%
- PEP
- 73.02%
- KO
- 61.95%
- CCEP
- 46.62%
- BUD
- 27.35%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CCEP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.76% | 1.76% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 46.62% | 41.52% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) trades at P/E ratio of 22.42, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
CCEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
22.42
Group distribution
- Max
- 52.52
- Q3
- 30.78
- CCEP
- 22.42
- Median
- 18.76
- Q1
- 12.77
- Min
- 4.72
Largest peers
- PM
- 28.89
- KO
- 28.22
- CCEP
- 22.42
- PEP
- 17.78
- BUD
- 17.07
- MO
- 15.69
- BTI
- 15.61
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) trades at 2.39 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.
CCEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
2.39
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.64
- CCEP
- 2.39
- Q3
- 2.27
- Median
- 1.17
- Q1
- 0.52
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- KO
- 8.06
- PM
- 7.15
- MO
- 6.14
- BTI
- 5.08
- BUD
- 2.58
- CCEP
- 2.39
- PEP
- 1.96
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) trades at 5.53 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.
CCEP
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
5.53
Group distribution
- Max
- 6.35
- CCEP
- 5.53
- Q3
- 3.07
- Median
- 1.58
- Q1
- 0.82
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- KO
- 11.01
- BUD
- 10.60
- BTI
- 10.59
- PEP
- 8.65
- CCEP
- 5.53
- PM
- -38.86
- MO
- -56.93
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CCEP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.42 | 18.76 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 2.39 | 1.17 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 5.53 | 1.58 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 3.11% | 4.66% |