Mondelez (MDLZ) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Mondelez (MDLZ): 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 Mondelez (MDLZ)
Profile Item	MDLZ
Name	Mondelēz International, Inc. Class A 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	83.57 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq
Listing Date	June 13, 2001
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

MDLZ

GSPC

Mondelez (MDLZ) 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 Mondelez (MDLZ) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Mondelez (MDLZ) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: MDLZ	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	19.76%	9.07%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	1.61%	2.06%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	4.00%	1.14%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

MDLZ

GSPC

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

Risk Metrics

Mondelez (MDLZ) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: MDLZ	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	23.94%	32.65%
Beta (5Y)	0.33	0.43
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-29.14%	-51.71%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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

Mondelez (MDLZ) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: MDLZ	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.65	0.14
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	1.02	0.20

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Mondelez (MDLZ) posts ROE of 15.48%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

MDLZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

15.48%

Group distribution

Max: 32.02%
Q3: 16.61%
MDLZ: 15.48%
Median: 10.05%
Q1: 4.10%
Min: -10.50%

Largest peers

PEP: 52.19%
KO: 40.59%
MDLZ: 15.48%
BTI: 13.42%
PM: --
BUD: --
MO: --

Where Mondelez (MDLZ) 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)

Mondelez (MDLZ) keeps 10.22% 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.

MDLZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

10.22%

Group distribution

Max: 24.83%
Q3: 11.22%
MDLZ: 10.22%
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%
MDLZ: 10.22%

Where Mondelez (MDLZ) 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)

Mondelez (MDLZ) turns 20.36% 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.

MDLZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

20.36%

Group distribution

Max: 34.91%
MDLZ: 20.36%
Q3: 17.57%
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%
MDLZ: 20.36%
PEP: 16.88%

Where Mondelez (MDLZ) 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

Mondelez (MDLZ) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: MDLZ	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	15.48%	10.05%
ROA (TTM)	5.35%	5.25%
Net Margin (TTM)	10.22%	5.94%
Operating Margin (TTM)	20.36%	11.06%
Gross Margin (TTM)	34.26%	34.26%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Mondelez (MDLZ) grew revenue 5.75%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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

EPS Growth

Mondelez (MDLZ) grew earnings per share -44.74%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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

Growth Metrics

Mondelez (MDLZ) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: MDLZ	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	5.75%	2.38%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	6.96%	2.51%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-44.74%	-2.47%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-1.20%	4.29%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Mondelez (MDLZ) has current ratio of 0.62, 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.

MDLZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.62

Group distribution

Max: 4.01
Q3: 2.35
Median: 1.53
Q1: 1.02
MDLZ: 0.62
Min: 0.33

Largest peers

KO: 1.38
PM: 1.02
PEP: 0.94
BTI: 0.84
MDLZ: 0.62
MO: 0.58
BUD: --

Where Mondelez (MDLZ) 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)

Mondelez (MDLZ) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

MDLZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.84

Group distribution

Max: 2.19
Q3: 1.11
MDLZ: 0.84
Median: 0.68
Q1: 0.33
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

PEP: 2.31
KO: 1.07
MDLZ: 0.84
BTI: 0.72
BUD: 0.72
PM: --
MO: --

Where Mondelez (MDLZ) 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

Mondelez (MDLZ) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: MDLZ	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	0.62	1.53
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.84	0.68
Net Debt / EBITDA	2.75	2.57

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Mondelez (MDLZ) has dividend yield of 3.02%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.

MDLZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

3.02%

Group distribution

Max: 9.38%
Q3: 3.77%
MDLZ: 3.02%
Median: 1.76%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

MO: 5.53%
PEP: 4.07%
BTI: 3.88%
MDLZ: 3.02%
PM: 2.98%
KO: 2.19%
BUD: 1.91%

Where Mondelez (MDLZ) 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)

Mondelez (MDLZ) has payout ratio of 63.72%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.

MDLZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

63.72%

Group distribution

Max: 199.19%
Q3: 81.03%
MDLZ: 63.72%
Median: 41.52%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

MO: 88.45%
PM: 87.74%
BTI: 83.97%
PEP: 73.02%
MDLZ: 63.72%
KO: 61.95%
BUD: 27.35%

Where Mondelez (MDLZ) 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

Mondelez (MDLZ) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: MDLZ	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	3.02%	1.76%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	63.72%	41.52%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Mondelez (MDLZ) trades at P/E ratio of 20.83, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

MDLZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

20.83

Group distribution

Max: 52.52
Q3: 30.78
MDLZ: 20.83
Median: 18.76
Q1: 12.77
Min: 4.72

Largest peers

PM: 28.89
KO: 28.22
MDLZ: 20.83
PEP: 17.78
BUD: 17.07
MO: 15.69
BTI: 15.61

Where Mondelez (MDLZ) 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)

Mondelez (MDLZ) trades at 2.09 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.

MDLZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

2.09

Group distribution

Max: 4.64
Q3: 2.27
MDLZ: 2.09
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
MDLZ: 2.09
PEP: 1.96

Where Mondelez (MDLZ) 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)

Mondelez (MDLZ) trades at 3.15 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.

MDLZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

3.15

Group distribution

Max: 6.35
MDLZ: 3.15
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
MDLZ: 3.15
PM: -38.86
MO: -56.93

Where Mondelez (MDLZ) 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

Mondelez (MDLZ) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: MDLZ	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	20.83	18.76
P/S Ratio (TTM)	2.09	1.17
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	3.15	1.58
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	3.57%	4.66%