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Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT)

This page compares Sysco (SYY) with Target (TGT) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Sysco (SYY) and Target (TGT) both belong to the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry, though SYY is classified under Food Distributors while TGT falls under Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail.

SymbolSYYTGT
NameSysco CorporationTarget Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer StaplesConsumer Staples
GICS Industry GroupConsumer Staples Distribution & RetailConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & RetailConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS Sub-IndustryFood DistributorsConsumer Staples Merchandise Retail
Market Capitalization37.08 billion USD55.67 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateMay 8, 1973February 21, 1973
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Target (TGT) at 16.19 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Sysco (SYY) at 21.54 sits around the industry midpoint — TGT has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

21.54

Max
48.77
Q3
39.42
Median
21.54
Q1
16.82
Min
10.82

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

16.19

Max
48.77
Q3
39.42
Median
21.54
Q1
16.82
Min
10.82
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

On Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), both Sysco (SYY) at 0.44 and Target (TGT) at 0.52 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.44

Max
1.66
Q3
0.90
Median
0.50
Q1
0.25
Min
0.02

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.52

Max
1.66
Q3
0.90
Median
0.50
Q1
0.25
Min
0.02
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Target (TGT) at 3.43 sits near its industry’s typical Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Sysco (SYY) at 16.27 prices above its benchmark range — SYY looks rich relative to book.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

16.27

Max
9.51
Q3
6.04
Median
4.08
Q1
2.12
Min
0.75

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

3.43

Max
9.51
Q3
6.04
Median
4.08
Q1
2.12
Min
0.75
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolSYYTGT
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)21.5416.19
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)0.440.52
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)16.273.43
Free Cash Flow Yield5.04%5.64%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Sysco (SYY) posts Return on Equity (TTM) of 81.90%, above its industry benchmark range, while Target (TGT) at 22.02% sits closer to the industry mid-range.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

81.90%

Max
37.28%
Q3
22.55%
Median
14.81%
Q1
8.71%
Min
-4.85%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

22.02%

Max
37.28%
Q3
22.55%
Median
14.81%
Q1
8.71%
Min
-4.85%
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Sysco (SYY) at 2.08% and Target (TGT) at 3.24% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

2.08%

Max
6.51%
Q3
3.51%
Median
2.17%
Q1
1.27%
Min
-0.25%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

3.24%

Max
6.51%
Q3
3.51%
Median
2.17%
Q1
1.27%
Min
-0.25%
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Sysco (SYY) at 3.75% and Target (TGT) at 4.52% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

3.75%

Max
9.24%
Q3
5.05%
Median
3.55%
Q1
1.17%
Min
-0.11%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

4.52%

Max
9.24%
Q3
5.05%
Median
3.55%
Q1
1.17%
Min
-0.11%
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolSYYTGT
Return on Equity (TTM)81.90%22.02%
Return on Assets (TTM)8.29%5.68%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)2.08%3.24%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)3.75%4.52%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)18.54%28.14%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolSYYTGT
1-Year Revenue Growth3.20%-1.68%
3-Year Revenue CAGR5.84%-1.34%

EPS Growth

Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolSYYTGT
1-Year EPS Growth-4.11%-8.24%
3-Year EPS CAGR12.21%10.78%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Sysco (SYY) at 1.33 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Target (TGT) at 0.93 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for TGT.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

1.33

Max
1.52
Q3
1.36
Median
1.17
Q1
0.96
Min
0.60

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.93

Max
1.52
Q3
1.36
Median
1.17
Q1
0.96
Min
0.60
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Target (TGT) at 1.18 is around its industry mid-range for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), while Sysco (SYY) at 6.70 sits above its industry benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

6.70

Max
3.40
Q3
2.01
Median
1.29
Q1
0.65
Min
0.00

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

1.18

Max
3.40
Q3
2.01
Median
1.29
Q1
0.65
Min
0.00
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolSYYTGT
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.330.93
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)6.701.18
Net Debt / EBITDA2.961.89

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Sysco (SYY) at 2.84% and Target (TGT) at 3.72% report Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, indicating higher cash yield relative to share price than typical competitors.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

2.84%

Max
4.34%
Q3
2.11%
Median
0.66%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

3.72%

Max
4.34%
Q3
2.11%
Median
0.66%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Sysco (SYY) at 60.00% and Target (TGT) at 59.97% post Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) outside their industries’ typical mid-range — either leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

SYY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

60.00%

Max
60.00%
Q3
31.85%
Median
16.54%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

59.97%

Max
60.00%
Q3
31.85%
Median
16.54%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolSYYTGT
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.84%3.72%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)60.00%59.97%

Performance & Risk

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Sysco (SYY) vs. Target (TGT): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolSYYTGT
1-Year Return5.61%36.80%
1-Year Volatility26.96%30.36%
Beta0.651.00
3-Month Avg. Volume4.63M5.50M