The Coca-Cola Company EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
22.31
Enterprise Value
$372.87B
EBITDA (TTM)
$16.71B
Sector
Consumer Defensive
How It's Calculated
22.31 = $372.87B ÷ $16.71B
What This Means
The Coca-Cola Company's EV/EBITDA of 22.3 is elevated, which can reflect growth expectations, scarce assets, or cyclical EBITDA.
About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in Beverages - Non-Alcoholic. With a market capitalization of about $339.94B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $79.01, within a 52-week range of $65.35 to $82.66 (-4.4% from the high, +20.9% from the low). Beta of 0.36 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 27.8%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For The Coca-Cola Company, the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Consumer Defensive. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 22.31x EV/EBITDA, The Coca-Cola Company (KO) carries an elevated EV/EBITDA multiple that may embed growth expectations or scarcity within its peer set. Enterprise value of about $372.87B and EBITDA near $16.71B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the KO metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Consumer Defensive names on our S&P 100 coverage, The Coca-Cola Company's EV/EBITDA of 22.31 can be compared with peers such as WMT (22.14), COST (30.63), PG (14.38). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer Defensive stocks.
Key Takeaways
- KO is grouped in the Consumer Defensive sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.36 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 27.8% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is KO's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. The Coca-Cola Company's ratio is about 22.31 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Consumer Defensive.
Is 22.31 high or low vs peers?
Among Consumer Defensive peers (e.g. COST (30.63), WMT (22.14), MDLZ (18.92)), KO's 22.31 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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