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
| Profile Item | SYY |
|---|---|
| Name | Sysco Corporation |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Staples |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
| GICS Industry | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Food Distributors |
| Market Capitalization | 38.84 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | May 8, 1973 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SYY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 6.10% | 12.78% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 5.49% | 19.83% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 4.82% | 13.33% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SYY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 27.30% | 34.86% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.65 | 0.65 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -27.33% | -38.04% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SYY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 0.08 | 0.29 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 0.10 | 0.47 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Sysco (SYY) posts ROE of 81.90%, 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
81.90%
Group distribution
- SYY
- 81.90%
- Max
- 37.28%
- Q3
- 22.55%
- Median
- 14.81%
- Q1
- 8.71%
- Min
- -2.30%
Largest peers
- SYY
- 81.90%
- COST
- 29.15%
- WMT
- 24.13%
- TGT
- 22.02%
- CASY
- 19.15%
- DG
- 18.91%
- KR
- 13.78%
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
- 6.51%
- Q3
- 3.43%
- Median
- 2.27%
- SYY
- 2.08%
- Q1
- 1.36%
- Min
- -0.12%
Largest peers
- CASY
- 4.07%
- DG
- 3.63%
- TGT
- 3.24%
- WMT
- 3.14%
- COST
- 3.01%
- SYY
- 2.08%
- KR
- 0.71%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Sysco (SYY) turns 3.75% 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
3.75%
Group distribution
- Max
- 9.24%
- Q3
- 5.36%
- SYY
- 3.75%
- Median
- 3.67%
- Q1
- 1.28%
- Min
- -0.11%
Largest peers
- DG
- 5.92%
- CASY
- 5.35%
- TGT
- 4.52%
- WMT
- 4.22%
- SYY
- 3.75%
- COST
- 3.67%
- KR
- 3.22%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SYY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 81.90% | 14.81% |
| ROA (TTM) | 8.29% | 5.63% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 2.08% | 2.27% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 3.75% | 3.67% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 18.54% | 24.61% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Sysco (SYY) grew revenue 3.20%, 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.
EPS Growth
Sysco (SYY) grew earnings per share -4.11%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SYY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 3.20% | 5.70% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 5.84% | 5.27% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -4.11% | 1.27% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 12.21% | 12.38% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Sysco (SYY) has current ratio of 1.33, 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
1.33
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.52
- Q3
- 1.35
- SYY
- 1.33
- Median
- 1.17
- Q1
- 0.97
- Min
- 0.60
Largest peers
- SYY
- 1.33
- DG
- 1.17
- COST
- 1.07
- CASY
- 1.01
- TGT
- 0.93
- KR
- 0.79
- WMT
- 0.77
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Sysco (SYY) has debt-to-equity ratio of 6.70, 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
6.70
Group distribution
- SYY
- 6.70
- Max
- 3.40
- Q3
- 1.88
- Median
- 1.35
- Q1
- 0.68
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- SYY
- 6.70
- KR
- 3.73
- DG
- 1.79
- TGT
- 1.18
- WMT
- 0.75
- CASY
- 0.74
- COST
- 0.60
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SYY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.33 | 1.17 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 6.70 | 1.35 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.96 | 2.64 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Sysco (SYY) has dividend yield of 2.67%, 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
2.67%
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.01%
- SYY
- 2.67%
- Q3
- 1.73%
- Median
- 0.26%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- TGT
- 3.25%
- SYY
- 2.67%
- DG
- 1.89%
- KR
- 1.80%
- WMT
- 0.85%
- COST
- 0.57%
- CASY
- 0.26%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Sysco (SYY) has payout ratio of 60.00%, 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
60.00%
Group distribution
- SYY
- 60.00%
- Max
- 60.00%
- Q3
- 30.32%
- Median
- 12.02%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- KR
- 80.12%
- SYY
- 60.00%
- TGT
- 59.97%
- WMT
- 33.54%
- DG
- 33.38%
- COST
- 27.01%
- CASY
- 11.90%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SYY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.67% | 0.26% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 60.00% | 12.02% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Sysco (SYY) trades at P/E ratio of 22.44, 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
22.44
Group distribution
- Max
- 52.05
- Q3
- 36.20
- SYY
- 22.44
- Median
- 21.57
- Q1
- 18.03
- Min
- 12.01
Largest peers
- COST
- 47.17
- CASY
- 45.24
- WMT
- 39.57
- KR
- 34.19
- SYY
- 22.44
- TGT
- 18.44
- DG
- 17.63
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Sysco (SYY) trades at 0.46 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
0.46
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.81
- Q3
- 0.88
- Median
- 0.50
- SYY
- 0.46
- Q1
- 0.25
- Min
- 0.02
Largest peers
- CASY
- 1.81
- COST
- 1.40
- WMT
- 1.21
- DG
- 0.63
- TGT
- 0.59
- SYY
- 0.46
- KR
- 0.24
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Sysco (SYY) trades at 16.91 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
16.91
Group distribution
- SYY
- 16.91
- Max
- 9.32
- Q3
- 6.34
- Median
- 4.11
- Q1
- 2.30
- Min
- 0.65
Largest peers
- COST
- 24.93
- SYY
- 16.91
- WMT
- 9.32
- CASY
- 8.02
- KR
- 6.25
- TGT
- 3.84
- DG
- 3.07
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SYY | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.44 | 21.57 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 0.46 | 0.50 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 16.91 | 4.11 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 4.81% | 4.53% |