PepsiCoXTER:PEP +0.23%86 EBITDA Margin % is 21.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 18.77. GuruFocus rates XTER:PEP with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €151.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 116 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, PepsiCo ranks better than 61.21% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. PepsiCo's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,611 Mil. PepsiCo's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €16,818 Mil. Therefore, PepsiCo's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.47%.
PepsiCo (XTER:PEP) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
PepsiCo EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
PepsiCo EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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XTER:PEP vs MNST, KO, KDP: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, PepsiCo's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PepsiCo's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PepsiCo's EBITDA Margin % 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 (XTER:PEP) has a EBITDA Margin % of 21.47% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on PepsiCo and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 18.77. Over the past decade, PepsiCo's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 16.55 to 20.66. According to the industry distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #45 out of 116 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is PepsiCo's EBITDA Margin % too high?
PepsiCo's current EBITDA Margin % of 21.47% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 18.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.55 to a high of 20.66. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median EBITDA Margin % is 14.08. PepsiCo's value of 21.47% is 52.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #45 out of 116 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PepsiCo has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PepsiCo's EBITDA Margin % compare to MNST and KO?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #45 out of 116 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts PepsiCo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 14.08. PepsiCo's value of 21.47% is 52.5% above this benchmark. Historically, PepsiCo's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 16.55 to 20.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.77 vs. the industry median of 14.08, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 14.08, based on 116 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PepsiCo's current EBITDA Margin % of 21.47% is 52.5% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on PepsiCo and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 14.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PepsiCo's current EBITDA Margin % is 21.47%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 18.77. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PepsiCo (XTER:PEP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €151.19, compared to a current price of €124.24 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 21.47%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 18.77 and 52.5% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 14.08. PepsiCo's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PepsiCo (XTER:PEP), the current EBITDA Margin % is 21.47% as of Mar. 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 (XTER:PEP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PepsiCo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €124.24 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €151.19.
GuruFocus considers PepsiCo to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:PEP:
EBITDA Margin %: 21.47% (14% above median its 10-year median of 18.77)
GF Value™: €151.19 vs. price of €124.24 (17.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.5% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#45 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER: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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