Coca-Cola European Partners PLC (CCEP)vsMcGraw Hill, Inc. (MH)
CCEP
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC
$94.74
+2.96%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $42.89B
MH
McGraw Hill, Inc.
$12.21
+1.58%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC generates 894% more annual revenue ($20.90B vs $2.10B). CCEP leads profitability with a 9.3% profit margin vs 1.7%. CCEP trades at a lower P/E of 19.7x. CCEP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
CCEP
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
MH
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Earnings expanding 68.3% YoY
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
0.2% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
1.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -9.2% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCEP
The strongest argument for CCEP centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : MH
MH has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : CCEP
The primary concerns for CCEP are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : MH
The primary concerns for MH are EPS Growth, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 61.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 3.47 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCEP is growing revenue faster at 0.2% — sustainability is the question.
CCEP generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CCEP scores higher overall (57/100 vs 37/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC produces, distributes and sells a variety of ready-to-drink non-alcoholic beverages. The company is headquartered in Uxbridge, the United Kingdom.
Visit Website →McGraw Hill, Inc.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
McGraw Hill, Inc., doing business as McGraw Hill, provides information solutions for K-12, higher education, and professional markets in the United States and internationally.
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