PepsiCoXSWX:PEP 89 Buyback Yield % is 0.52 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates XSWX:PEP with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF140.64. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 36 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, PepsiCo ranks better than 66.67% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for PepsiCo's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XSWX:PEP vs MNST, KDP, KO: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, PepsiCo's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
PepsiCo Buyback Yield % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PepsiCo's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PepsiCo's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
PepsiCo (XSWX:PEP) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.52 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on PepsiCo and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, PepsiCo's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 3.03. According to the industry distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #12 out of 36 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is PepsiCo's Buyback Yield % too high?
PepsiCo's current Buyback Yield % of 0.52 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 3.03. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.06. PepsiCo's value of 0.52 is 845.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #12 out of 36 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PepsiCo has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PepsiCo's Buyback Yield % compare to MNST and KDP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #12 out of 36 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts PepsiCo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.06. PepsiCo's value of 0.52 is 845.5% above this benchmark. Historically, PepsiCo's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 3.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 0.06, PepsiCo has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 0.06, based on 36 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PepsiCo's current Buyback Yield % of 0.52 is 845.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on PepsiCo and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PepsiCo's current Buyback Yield % is 0.52, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PepsiCo stock overvalued right now?
PepsiCo (XSWX:PEP) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.52. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF140.64, compared to a current price of CHF115.00 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.52, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 845.5% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 0.06. PepsiCo's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PepsiCo (XSWX:PEP), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.52 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is PepsiCo (XSWX:PEP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PepsiCo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF115.00 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF140.64.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:PEP:
Buyback Yield %: 0.52 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.78)
GF Value™: CHF140.64 vs. price of CHF115.00 (18.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 845.5% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#12 of 36)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:PEP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PepsiCo is a global leader in snacks and beverages, owning well-known household brands including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay's, Cheetos, and Doritos, among others. The company dominates the global savory snacks market and also ranks as the second-largest beverage provider in the world (behind Coca-Cola) with diversified exposure to carbonated soft drinks, or CSD, as well as water, sports, and energy drink offerings. Convenience foods account for approximately 58% of its total revenue, with beverages making up the rest. Pepsi owns the bulk of its manufacturing and distribution capacity in the US, but uses bottlers overseas for beverages. International markets made up 41% of total sales and 46% of operating profits before corporate expenses in 2025.
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