Coca-Cola (KO) Stock Analysis

August 2, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Coca-Cola (KO): 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 Coca-Cola (KO)
Profile Item	KO
Name	The Coca-Cola Company
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Consumer Staples
GICS Industry Group	Food, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS Industry	Beverages
GICS Sub-Industry	Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages
Market Capitalization	376.86 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	NYSE
Listing Date	January 2, 1962
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

GSPC

Coca-Cola (KO) 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 Coca-Cola (KO) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Coca-Cola (KO) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: KO	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	32.67%	1.08%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	15.60%	-0.99%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	12.23%	1.69%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

GSPC

Coca-Cola (KO) 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 Coca-Cola (KO) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Coca-Cola (KO) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: KO	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	18.65%	31.34%
Beta (5Y)	0.34	0.45
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-17.27%	-49.07%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. KO 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

Coca-Cola (KO) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: KO	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	1.54	-0.10
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	2.61	-0.15

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Coca-Cola (KO) posts ROE of 42.05%, above the industry benchmark range. Equity is being turned into profit at an exceptional rate, but very high ROE should still be checked against leverage, buybacks, and the size of the equity base.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

42.05%

Group distribution

KO: 42.05%
Max: 34.02%
Q3: 18.13%
Median: 12.78%
Q1: 3.83%
Min: -12.58%

Largest peers

PEP: 51.51%
KO: 42.05%
MNST: 26.65%
BTI: 13.42%
BUD: 11.39%
PM: --
MO: --

Where Coca-Cola (KO) 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)

Coca-Cola (KO) keeps 28.56% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

28.56%

Group distribution

KO: 28.56%
Max: 28.56%
Q3: 12.23%
Median: 6.11%
Q1: 1.10%
Min: -14.28%

Largest peers

MO: 39.00%
KO: 28.56%
PM: 25.56%
BTI: 24.99%
MNST: 23.11%
BUD: 14.90%
PEP: 10.79%

Where Coca-Cola (KO) 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)

Coca-Cola (KO) turns 34.90% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

34.90%

Group distribution

Max: 35.93%
KO: 34.90%
Q3: 18.20%
Median: 11.47%
Q1: 3.72%
Min: -11.04%

Largest peers

MO: 61.46%
PM: 40.00%
BTI: 34.91%
KO: 34.90%
MNST: 31.02%
BUD: 27.34%
PEP: 16.84%

Where Coca-Cola (KO) 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

Coca-Cola (KO) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: KO	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	42.05%	12.78%
ROA (TTM)	9.40%	5.41%
Net Margin (TTM)	28.56%	6.11%
Operating Margin (TTM)	34.90%	11.47%
Gross Margin (TTM)	61.89%	34.62%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Coca-Cola (KO) grew revenue 1.87%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Coca-Cola (KO): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Coca-Cola (KO) grew earnings per share 23.58%, in the upper peer quartile. Per-share profits are compounding faster than at most industry peers.

Coca-Cola (KO): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Coca-Cola (KO) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: KO	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	1.87%	2.97%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	3.69%	3.03%
EPS Growth (YoY)	23.58%	-13.67%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	11.55%	1.52%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Coca-Cola (KO) has current ratio of 1.31, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.31

Group distribution

Max: 4.39
Q3: 2.38
Median: 1.52
KO: 1.31
Q1: 0.98
Min: 0.43

Largest peers

MNST: 3.26
KO: 1.31
PM: 0.98
PEP: 0.93
BTI: 0.84
BUD: 0.66
MO: 0.52

Where Coca-Cola (KO) 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)

Coca-Cola (KO) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.16, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.16

Group distribution

Max: 2.21
KO: 1.16
Q3: 1.14
Median: 0.67
Q1: 0.34
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

PEP: 2.39
KO: 1.16
BTI: 0.72
BUD: 0.72
MNST: 0.01
PM: --
MO: --

Where Coca-Cola (KO) 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

Coca-Cola (KO) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: KO	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.31	1.52
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	1.16	0.67
Net Debt / EBITDA	1.64	2.25

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Coca-Cola (KO) has dividend yield of 2.35%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

2.35%

Group distribution

Max: 9.31%
Q3: 4.04%
Median: 2.62%
KO: 2.35%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

MO: 6.24%
PEP: 4.10%
BTI: 3.97%
PM: 3.06%
KO: 2.35%
BUD: 1.36%
MNST: 0.00%

Where Coca-Cola (KO) 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)

Coca-Cola (KO) has payout ratio of 62.46%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

62.46%

Group distribution

Max: 169.01%
Q3: 83.66%
KO: 62.46%
Median: 44.62%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

MO: 89.26%
BTI: 84.64%
PM: 80.73%
PEP: 75.33%
KO: 62.46%
BUD: 28.82%
MNST: 0.00%

Where Coca-Cola (KO) 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

Coca-Cola (KO) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: KO	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	2.35%	2.62%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	62.46%	44.62%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Coca-Cola (KO) trades at P/E ratio of 26.30, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

26.30

Group distribution

Max: 46.56
Q3: 27.86
KO: 26.30
Median: 18.52
Q1: 12.82
Min: 5.78

Largest peers

MNST: 46.56
KO: 26.30
PM: 26.18
BUD: 18.52
PEP: 18.29
BTI: 15.59
MO: 14.39

Where Coca-Cola (KO) 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)

Coca-Cola (KO) trades at 7.52 on P/S ratio, above the industry benchmark range. The stock is being valued at an unusually rich price per dollar of trailing revenue.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

7.52

Group distribution

KO: 7.52
Max: 5.08
Q3: 2.44
Median: 0.99
Q1: 0.56
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

MNST: 10.72
KO: 7.52
PM: 6.99
MO: 5.58
BTI: 5.08
BUD: 2.72
PEP: 1.97

Where Coca-Cola (KO) 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)

Coca-Cola (KO) trades at 10.43 on P/B ratio, above the industry benchmark range. Investors are putting an unusually rich price on each dollar of book equity relative to peers.

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

10.43

Group distribution

KO: 10.43
Max: 5.99
Q3: 3.42
Median: 1.74
Q1: 1.00
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

BUD: 10.94
MNST: 10.80
BTI: 10.49
KO: 10.43
PEP: 8.63
PM: -32.05
MO: -35.55

Where Coca-Cola (KO) 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

Coca-Cola (KO) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: KO	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	26.30	18.52
P/S Ratio (TTM)	7.52	0.99
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	10.43	1.74
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	1.38%	4.51%