AVGO vs. KO: Broadcom vs. Coca-Cola Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Broadcom (AVGO) and Coca-Cola (KO) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Broadcom (AVGO) is classified in the Information Technology sector (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment), whereas Coca-Cola (KO) belongs to Consumer Staples (Food, Beverage & Tobacco) — their GICS classifications point to very different parts of the market.

Company profile comparison for Broadcom (AVGO) and Coca-Cola (KO)
Profile Item	AVGO	KO
Name	Broadcom Inc.	The Coca-Cola Company
Country/Region	United States	United States
GICS Sector	Information Technology	Consumer Staples
GICS Industry Group	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment	Food, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS Industry	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment	Beverages
GICS Sub-Industry	Semiconductors	Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages
Market Capitalization	1,401.97 billion USD	411.56 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	NYSE
Listing Date	August 6, 2009	January 2, 1962
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

AVGO

GSPC

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Coca-Cola (KO), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Broadcom (AVGO) and Coca-Cola (KO). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Broadcom (AVGO) and Coca-Cola (KO). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Coca-Cola (KO)
Metric	AVGO	KO
Total Return (1Y)	-8.02%	39.33%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	53.49%	22.59%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	44.26%	14.43%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

AVGO

GSPC

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Coca-Cola (KO), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Broadcom (AVGO) and Coca-Cola (KO). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Broadcom (AVGO) has an aggressive beta of 1.50, indicating higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, while Coca-Cola (KO) is defensive at 0.27 and tends to be less market-sensitive — they sit on opposite ends of the beta spectrum.

Risk profile metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Coca-Cola (KO)
Metric	AVGO	KO
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	48.06%	18.90%
Beta (5Y)	1.50	0.27
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-41.15%	-17.27%
Avg. Volume (3M)	23.75M	16.05M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

AVGO and KO are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. Each dashed Capital Allocation Line uses that stock's own industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Coca-Cola (KO)
Metric	AVGO	KO
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	-0.26	1.85
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	-0.35	3.17

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but Coca-Cola (KO) at 40.59% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Broadcom (AVGO) at 44.25% also sits in the top quartile.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

44.25%

Max: 52.82%
AVGO: 44.25%
Q3: 22.26%
Median: 10.58%
Q1: 1.29%
Min: -16.89%

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

40.59%

KO: 40.59%
Max: 32.02%
Q3: 16.61%
Median: 10.05%
Q1: 4.10%
Min: -10.50%

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their ROE against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmarks.

Net Margin (TTM)

Coca-Cola (KO) at 28.65% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s net margin range — and Broadcom (AVGO) at 42.94% also retains a top-quartile share.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

42.94%

Max: 63.80%
AVGO: 42.94%
Q3: 28.36%
Median: 11.44%
Q1: 0.90%
Min: -37.77%

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

28.65%

KO: 28.65%
Max: 24.83%
Q3: 11.22%
Median: 5.94%
Q1: 2.05%
Min: -11.49%

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their net margin against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmarks.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 54.31% and Coca-Cola (KO) at 33.36% convert sales into operating profit at a top-quartile rate, pointing to tighter cost discipline before financing and tax.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

54.31%

Max: 58.66%
AVGO: 54.31%
Q3: 30.23%
Median: 15.91%
Q1: 7.54%
Min: -25.74%

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

33.36%

Max: 34.91%
KO: 33.36%
Q3: 17.57%
Median: 11.06%
Q1: 4.15%
Min: -15.06%

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their operating margin against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmarks.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Coca-Cola (KO)
Metric	AVGO	KO
ROE (TTM)	44.25%	40.59%
ROA (TTM)	15.37%	9.59%
Net Margin (TTM)	42.94%	28.65%
Operating Margin (TTM)	54.31%	33.36%
Gross Margin (TTM)	75.52%	62.32%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 23.87% and Coca-Cola (KO) at 1.87% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both companies show strong earnings momentum, but Broadcom (AVGO) at 287.80% is the standout with EPS growth above its industry range; Coca-Cola (KO) at 23.58% also sits in the top quartile.

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Coca-Cola (KO)
Metric	AVGO	KO
Revenue Growth (YoY)	23.87%	1.87%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	24.38%	3.69%
EPS Growth (YoY)	287.80%	23.58%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	21.60%	11.55%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 2.50 and Coca-Cola (KO) at 1.38 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

2.50

Max: 10.33
Q3: 5.62
Median: 3.33
AVGO: 2.50
Q1: 2.35
Min: 1.03

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.38

Max: 4.01
Q3: 2.35
Median: 1.53
KO: 1.38
Q1: 1.02
Min: 0.33

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their current ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmarks.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 0.60 and Coca-Cola (KO) at 1.07 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.60

Max: 1.46
Q3: 0.65
AVGO: 0.60
Median: 0.27
Q1: 0.04
Min: 0.00

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.07

Max: 2.19
Q3: 1.11
KO: 1.07
Median: 0.68
Q1: 0.33
Min: 0.00

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmarks.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Coca-Cola (KO)
Metric	AVGO	KO
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.50	1.38
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.60	1.07
Net Debt / EBITDA	0.68	1.48

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Broadcom (AVGO) at 0.89% delivers top-quartile income for its industry, while Coca-Cola (KO) at 2.19% pays a more typical yield — both are credible income propositions, AVGO the richer one.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.89%

Max: 1.37%
AVGO: 0.89%
Q3: 0.65%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

2.19%

Max: 9.38%
Q3: 3.77%
KO: 2.19%
Median: 1.76%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their dividend yield against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmarks.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Coca-Cola (KO) at 61.95% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while Broadcom (AVGO) at 32.44% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

32.44%

Max: 49.64%
AVGO: 32.44%
Q3: 21.71%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

61.95%

Max: 199.19%
Q3: 81.03%
KO: 61.95%
Median: 41.52%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their payout ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmarks.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Coca-Cola (KO)
Metric	AVGO	KO
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.89%	2.19%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	32.44%	61.95%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Both Broadcom (AVGO) at 37.51 and Coca-Cola (KO) at 28.22 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

37.51

Max: 110.34
Q3: 66.81
AVGO: 37.51
Median: 37.02
Q1: 23.96
Min: 8.12

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

28.22

Max: 52.52
Q3: 30.78
KO: 28.22
Median: 18.76
Q1: 12.77
Min: 4.72

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their P/E ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmarks.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Both look expensive on sales: Broadcom (AVGO) at 15.73 sits in the upper P/S ratio quartile, and Coca-Cola (KO) at 8.06 prices even higher, above its industry range.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

15.73

Max: 21.42
AVGO: 15.73
Q3: 12.27
Median: 5.76
Q1: 2.73
Min: 0.00

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

8.06

KO: 8.06
Max: 4.64
Q3: 2.27
Median: 1.17
Q1: 0.52
Min: 0.00

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their P/S ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmarks.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Both look rich against book: Broadcom (AVGO) at 14.06 sits in the upper P/B ratio quartile, and Coca-Cola (KO) at 11.01 prices even higher, above its industry range.

AVGO

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

14.06

AVGO: 14.06
Max: 14.06
Q3: 7.44
Median: 4.29
Q1: 2.30
Min: 0.20

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

11.01

KO: 11.01
Max: 6.35
Q3: 3.07
Median: 1.58
Q1: 0.82
Min: 0.00

Broadcom (AVGO) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their P/B ratio against their respective Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment and Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmarks.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Broadcom (AVGO) and Coca-Cola (KO)
Metric	AVGO	KO
P/E Ratio (TTM)	37.51	28.22
P/S Ratio (TTM)	15.73	8.06
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	14.06	11.01
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	2.18%	1.06%