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Sysco (SYY) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Sysco (SYY): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Sysco (SYY)
Profile ItemSYY
NameSysco Corp.
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS Industry GroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS Sub-IndustryFood Distributors
Market Capitalization38.35 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateMay 8, 1973
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

SYY
GSPC
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Sysco (SYY) 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 Sysco (SYY) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Sysco (SYY) metric values compared with Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SYYIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)-0.23%14.87%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)7.37%13.50%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)3.39%9.51%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

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

Risk Metrics

Sysco (SYY) metric values compared with Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SYYIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)26.87%35.96%
Beta (5Y)0.640.64
Max Drawdown (5Y)-27.33%-37.11%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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

Sysco (SYY) metric values compared with Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SYYIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-0.160.25
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-0.220.36

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Sysco (SYY) posts ROE of 77.69%, 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.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

77.69%

Group distribution
SYY
77.69%
Max
35.20%
Q3
22.31%
Median
15.25%
Q1
7.33%
Min
-2.30%
Largest peers
SYY
77.69%
COST
29.15%
TGT
26.41%
WMT
22.31%
DG
19.69%
CASY
19.15%
KR
13.78%
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Where Sysco (SYY) stands on ROE within its Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Sysco (SYY) keeps 2.08% 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.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

2.08%

Group distribution
Max
5.59%
Q3
3.41%
Median
2.44%
SYY
2.08%
Q1
1.67%
Min
-0.12%
Largest peers
TGT
4.08%
CASY
4.07%
DG
3.90%
COST
3.01%
WMT
3.00%
SYY
2.08%
KR
0.71%
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Where Sysco (SYY) stands on net margin within its Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Sysco (SYY) turns 4.85% 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.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

4.85%

Group distribution
Max
7.49%
Q3
5.70%
SYY
4.85%
Median
3.97%
Q1
1.89%
Min
1.10%
Largest peers
DG
6.81%
TGT
6.04%
CASY
5.35%
SYY
4.85%
COST
3.67%
WMT
3.45%
KR
3.22%
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Where Sysco (SYY) stands on operating margin within its Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Sysco (SYY) metric values compared with Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SYYIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)77.69%15.25%
ROA (TTM)7.97%5.69%
Net Margin (TTM)2.08%2.44%
Operating Margin (TTM)4.85%3.97%
Gross Margin (TTM)18.50%24.53%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Sysco (SYY) grew revenue 3.91%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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Sysco (SYY): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Sysco (SYY) grew earnings per share -1.88%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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Sysco (SYY): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Sysco (SYY) metric values compared with Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SYYIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)3.91%5.61%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)3.47%5.09%
EPS Growth (YoY)-1.88%3.16%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)1.79%10.78%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Sysco (SYY) has current ratio of 1.28, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

1.28

Group distribution
Max
2.03
Q3
1.45
SYY
1.28
Median
1.19
Q1
1.00
Min
0.68
Largest peers
SYY
1.28
DG
1.21
COST
1.07
CASY
1.01
TGT
0.99
KR
0.79
WMT
0.77
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Where Sysco (SYY) stands on current ratio within its Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Sysco (SYY) has debt-to-equity ratio of 5.65, above the industry benchmark range. Debt sits unusually high against shareholders’ equity, leaving the balance sheet more exposed to rate, refinancing, or earnings shocks.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

5.65

Group distribution
SYY
5.65
Max
3.73
Q3
1.90
Median
1.26
Q1
0.68
Min
0.01
Largest peers
SYY
5.65
KR
3.73
DG
1.70
TGT
1.08
CASY
0.74
WMT
0.72
COST
0.60
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Where Sysco (SYY) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Sysco (SYY) metric values compared with Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SYYIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.281.19
Debt / Equity (MRQ)5.651.26
Net Debt / EBITDA2.952.64

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Sysco (SYY) has dividend yield of 2.68%, 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.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

2.68%

Group distribution
Max
2.78%
SYY
2.68%
Q3
1.80%
Median
0.44%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
TGT
2.78%
SYY
2.68%
DG
1.80%
KR
1.79%
WMT
0.89%
COST
0.58%
CASY
0.30%
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Where Sysco (SYY) stands on dividend yield within its Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Sysco (SYY) has payout ratio of 59.29%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

59.29%

Group distribution
SYY
59.29%
Max
59.29%
Q3
29.94%
Median
11.99%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
KR
80.12%
SYY
59.29%
TGT
47.30%
WMT
34.96%
DG
30.65%
COST
27.01%
CASY
11.90%
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Where Sysco (SYY) stands on payout ratio within its Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Sysco (SYY) metric values compared with Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SYYIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.68%0.44%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)59.29%11.99%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Sysco (SYY) trades at P/E ratio of 21.87, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

21.87

Group distribution
Max
54.46
Q3
37.68
SYY
21.87
Median
21.21
Q1
16.34
Min
11.82
Largest peers
COST
46.09
CASY
39.52
WMT
38.82
KR
34.26
SYY
21.87
DG
17.30
TGT
17.06
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Where Sysco (SYY) stands on P/E ratio within its Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Sysco (SYY) trades at 0.45 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.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.45

Group distribution
Max
1.59
Q3
0.92
Median
0.47
SYY
0.45
Q1
0.25
Min
0.03
Largest peers
CASY
1.59
COST
1.38
WMT
1.16
TGT
0.69
DG
0.67
SYY
0.45
KR
0.24
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Where Sysco (SYY) stands on P/S ratio within its Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Sysco (SYY) trades at 14.37 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.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

14.37

Group distribution
SYY
14.37
Max
9.04
Q3
7.06
Median
4.19
Q1
2.31
Min
0.94
Largest peers
COST
24.57
SYY
14.37
WMT
9.04
CASY
7.06
KR
6.33
TGT
4.19
DG
3.16
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Where Sysco (SYY) stands on P/B ratio within its Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Sysco (SYY) metric values compared with Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: SYYIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)21.8721.21
P/S Ratio (TTM)0.450.47
P/B Ratio (MRQ)14.374.19
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)4.99%4.26%