PepsiCo, Inc. P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
9.22
Stock Price
$144.19
Book Value/Share
$15.63
Sector
Consumer Defensive
How It's Calculated
9.22 = $144.19 ÷ $15.63
What This Means
PepsiCo, Inc.'s P/B ratio of 9.22 is significantly elevated, often seen in asset-light businesses like tech or services where intangible assets drive most of the value.
About PepsiCo, Inc.
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in Beverages - Non-Alcoholic. With a market capitalization of about $197.10B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $144.19, within a 52-week range of $127.60 to $171.48 (-15.9% from the high, +13.0% from the low). Beta of 0.39 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 9.1%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For PepsiCo, Inc., 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, PepsiCo, Inc.'s P/B ratio of 9.22 can be compared with peers such as WMT (9.26), COST (25.65), KO (10.11). 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
- PEP is grouped in the Consumer Defensive sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.39 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 9.1% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does PEP's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. PepsiCo, Inc.'s P/B of 9.22 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Consumer Defensive business models.
Is 9.22 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (9.22) means the market values PEP 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), KO (10.11)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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