P/E Ratio
Updated 153h ago
Sector Performance
53th percentileKO
25.5x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
Deep Analysis
The P/E ratio of 25.5x means investors are paying $25.50 for every $1.00 of the company's earnings per share, making it a common valuation yardstick.
That figure is higher than the sector median of 24.2x, placing KO in the 54th percentile among sector peers—slightly above average but not extreme. The year-over-year change is not available, while the quarter-over-quarter increase is +1.2%, showing a small uptick from the prior quarter's 25.2x. A P/E level above the median combined with a modest quarterly rise suggests the stock is trading at a premium relative to peers, with limited near-term momentum. This could imply less margin of safety if earnings falter, but the increase is too slight to signal a clear shift. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: it is neither cheap enough to suggest a buying opportunity nor expensive enough to warrant outright caution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about KO?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
Who are KO's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: VICI (9.1x), OMF (9.0x), JACK (8.5x), GIS (8.4x), FIS (8.4x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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25.5x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
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