The Coca-Cola Company P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
10.11
Stock Price
$79.01
Book Value/Share
$7.82
Sector
Consumer Defensive
How It's Calculated
10.11 = $79.01 ÷ $7.82
What This Means
The Coca-Cola Company's P/B ratio of 10.11 is significantly elevated, often seen in asset-light businesses like tech or services where intangible assets drive most of the value.
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
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For The Coca-Cola Company, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Consumer Defensive, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Consumer Defensive names on our S&P 100 coverage, The Coca-Cola Company's P/B ratio of 10.11 can be compared with peers such as WMT (9.26), COST (25.65), PG (6.22). 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 does KO's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. The Coca-Cola Company's P/B of 10.11 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Consumer Defensive business models.
Is 10.11 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (10.11) means the market values KO above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Consumer Defensive?
Peer P/B levels in Consumer Defensive (e.g. CL (497.96), COST (25.65), WMT (9.26)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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