The Coca-Cola Company (KO) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
The Coca-Cola Company stock (KO) is currently trading at $75.25. The Coca-Cola Company PE ratio is 24.56. The Coca-Cola Company PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 6.70. Analyst consensus price target for KO is $83.49. WallStSmart rates KO as Hold.
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) stock price prediction for 2030: Base case $61.57. Bull case $76.97. Bear case $46.18. See full KO 2030 price forecast and methodology on WallStSmart.
- KO PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- KO PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- KO intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- KO stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- KO fair value vs current price
- KO insider transactions and insider buying
- Is KO undervalued or overvalued?
- The Coca-Cola Company financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- KO Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- KO analyst price target and Smart Rating
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KO Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · The Coca-Cola Company (KO)
KO trades 97% above its Graham fair value of $38.18, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, return on equity, operating margin. Concerns around price/book and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) Key Strengths (5)
Mega-cap company, among the largest in the world
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $43 in profit
Keeps $27 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
Strong operational efficiency: $25 kept per $100 revenue
66.72% held by institutions, strong professional interest
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) Areas to Watch (5)
Very expensive at 10.0x book value
Revenue growing slowly at 2.40% annually
Earnings barely growing at 3.60%
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Premium valuation at 6.7x annual revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 57/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.2/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 43.30%, Operating Margin at 24.70%, Profit Margin at 27.30%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.33), Price/Sales (6.70), Price/Book (10.00) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.40%, EPS Growth at 3.60%, which may limit upside.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Book improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 43.30% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.40% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Market Cap, Return on Equity) and negatives (Price/Book, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
KO Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
KO's Price-to-Sales ratio of 6.70x sits near its historical average of 6.3x (54th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 37% below its historical high of 10.57x set in Dec 2007, and 93% above its historical low of 3.47x in Dec 2012.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for The Coca-Cola Company (KO) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE › BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC
The Big Picture
The Coca-Cola Company operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 47.9B with 2% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 27.3%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
ROE of 43.3% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Profit margin of 27.3% and operating margin of 24.7% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.
What to Watch Next
Debt management: total debt of 45.5B is significantly higher than cash (10.3B). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact The Coca-Cola Company.
Bottom Line
The Coca-Cola Company offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(58 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
DOUGLAS, MONICA HOWARD Executive Vice President | Sell | -23,880 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
MURPHY, JOHN President and CFO | Sell | -72,449 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 11:35:50 AM
About The Coca-Cola Company(KO)
NYSE
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC
USA
The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational beverage corporation incorporated under Delaware's General Corporation Law and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The Coca-Cola Company has interests in the manufacturing, retailing, and marketing of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups.