Campbell's (CPB) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Campbell's (CPB): 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

Company profile fields for Campbell's (CPB)
Profile Item	CPB
Name	The Campbell's Company Common Stock
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Consumer Staples
GICS Industry Group	Food, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS Industry	Food Products
GICS Sub-Industry	Packaged Foods & Meats
Market Capitalization	6.90 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq
Listing Date	February 21, 1973
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

CPB

GSPC

Campbell's (CPB) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Campbell's (CPB) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Campbell's (CPB) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Campbell's (CPB) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CPB	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	-21.62%	9.07%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	-13.83%	2.06%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	-7.67%	1.14%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

CPB

GSPC

Campbell's (CPB) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Campbell's (CPB) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Campbell's (CPB) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CPB	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	34.04%	32.65%
Beta (5Y)	0.04	0.43
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-61.11%	-51.71%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. CPB is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Campbell's (CPB) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CPB	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	-0.76	0.14
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	-1.05	0.20

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Campbell's (CPB) posts ROE of 10.05%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

CPB

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

10.05%

Group distribution

Max: 32.02%
Q3: 16.61%
CPB: 10.05%
Median: 10.05%
Q1: 4.10%
Min: -10.50%

Largest peers

PEP: 52.19%
KO: 40.59%
BTI: 13.42%
CPB: 10.05%
PM: --
BUD: --
MO: --

Where Campbell's (CPB) stands on ROE within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Campbell's (CPB) keeps 4.14% 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.

CPB

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

4.14%

Group distribution

Max: 24.83%
Q3: 11.22%
Median: 5.94%
CPB: 4.14%
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%
CPB: 4.14%

Where Campbell's (CPB) stands on net margin within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Campbell's (CPB) turns 10.20% 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.

CPB

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

10.20%

Group distribution

Max: 34.91%
Q3: 17.57%
Median: 11.06%
CPB: 10.20%
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%
CPB: 10.20%

Where Campbell's (CPB) stands on operating margin within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Campbell's (CPB) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CPB	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	10.05%	10.05%
ROA (TTM)	4.94%	5.25%
Net Margin (TTM)	4.14%	5.94%
Operating Margin (TTM)	10.20%	11.06%
Gross Margin (TTM)	28.54%	34.26%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Campbell's (CPB) grew revenue -4.96%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.

Campbell's (CPB): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Campbell's (CPB) grew earnings per share -34.83%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Campbell's (CPB): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Campbell's (CPB) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CPB	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	-4.96%	2.38%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	1.36%	2.51%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-34.83%	-2.47%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-22.83%	4.29%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Campbell's (CPB) has current ratio of 0.82, 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.

CPB

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.82

Group distribution

Max: 4.01
Q3: 2.35
Median: 1.53
Q1: 1.02
CPB: 0.82
Min: 0.33

Largest peers

KO: 1.38
PM: 1.02
PEP: 0.94
BTI: 0.84
CPB: 0.82
MO: 0.58
BUD: --

Where Campbell's (CPB) stands on current ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Campbell's (CPB) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.79, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.

CPB

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.79

Group distribution

Max: 2.19
CPB: 1.79
Q3: 1.11
Median: 0.68
Q1: 0.33
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

PEP: 2.31
CPB: 1.79
KO: 1.07
BTI: 0.72
BUD: 0.72
PM: --
MO: --

Where Campbell's (CPB) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Campbell's (CPB) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CPB	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	0.82	1.53
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	1.79	0.68
Net Debt / EBITDA	4.36	2.57

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Campbell's (CPB) has dividend yield of 6.66%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.

CPB

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

6.66%

Group distribution

Max: 9.38%
CPB: 6.66%
Q3: 3.77%
Median: 1.76%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

CPB: 6.66%
MO: 5.53%
PEP: 4.07%
BTI: 3.88%
PM: 2.98%
KO: 2.19%
BUD: 1.91%

Where Campbell's (CPB) stands on dividend yield within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Campbell's (CPB) has payout ratio of 119.08%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings. The gap would need to be covered by cash, retained earnings, financing, or other sources, so earnings alone do not support the payout.

CPB

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

119.08%

Group distribution

Max: 199.19%
CPB: 119.08%
Q3: 81.03%
Median: 41.52%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

CPB: 119.08%
MO: 88.45%
PM: 87.74%
BTI: 83.97%
PEP: 73.02%
KO: 61.95%
BUD: 27.35%

Where Campbell's (CPB) stands on payout ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Campbell's (CPB) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CPB	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	6.66%	1.76%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	119.08%	41.52%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Campbell's (CPB) trades at P/E ratio of 17.66, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

CPB

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

17.66

Group distribution

Max: 52.52
Q3: 30.78
Median: 18.76
CPB: 17.66
Q1: 12.77
Min: 4.72

Largest peers

PM: 28.89
KO: 28.22
PEP: 17.78
CPB: 17.66
BUD: 17.07
MO: 15.69
BTI: 15.61

Where Campbell's (CPB) stands on P/E ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Campbell's (CPB) trades at 0.71 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

CPB

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.71

Group distribution

Max: 4.64
Q3: 2.27
Median: 1.17
CPB: 0.71
Q1: 0.52
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

KO: 8.06
PM: 7.15
MO: 6.14
BTI: 5.08
BUD: 2.58
PEP: 1.96
CPB: 0.71

Where Campbell's (CPB) stands on P/S ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Campbell's (CPB) trades at 1.79 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

CPB

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.79

Group distribution

Max: 6.35
Q3: 3.07
CPB: 1.79
Median: 1.58
Q1: 0.82
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

KO: 11.01
BUD: 10.60
BTI: 10.59
PEP: 8.65
CPB: 1.79
PM: -38.86
MO: -56.93

Where Campbell's (CPB) stands on P/B ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Campbell's (CPB) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: CPB	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	17.66	18.76
P/S Ratio (TTM)	0.71	1.17
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	1.79	1.58
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	9.20%	4.66%