PepsiCo (XSWX:PEP) FCF Yield %: 4.55 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 37% Above Median


XSWX:PEP PepsiCo Inc XSWX:PEP
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Price CHF115.00
GF Value CHF139.75
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What is PepsiCo FCF Yield %?

PepsiCo XSWX:PEP 90 FCF Yield % is 4.55 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 3.32. GuruFocus rates XSWX:PEP with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF139.75. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 118 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, PepsiCo ranks better than 60.17% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, PepsiCo's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is CHF7,065 Mil, and Market Cap is CHF157,468 Mil. Therefore, PepsiCo's FCF Yield % for today is 4.55%.

The historical rank and industry rank for PepsiCo's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:PEP' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.96   Med: 3.32   Max: 5.52
Current: 4.55


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of PepsiCo was 5.52%. The lowest was 1.96%. And the median was 3.32%.

XSWX:PEP's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
60.17% of 118 companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 3.145 vs XSWX:PEP: 4.55

PepsiCo's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.09%.


PepsiCo FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


PepsiCo FCF Yield % Related Terms


PepsiCo FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PepsiCo's FCF 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.

PepsiCo FCF Yield % Chart

PepsiCo Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.98 2.19 3.42 3.39 3.89

PepsiCo Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.03 2.41 7.11 9.53 -0.75

XSWX:PEP vs MNST, KO, KDP: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, PepsiCo's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Yield % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PepsiCo's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PepsiCo's FCF Yield % falls into.


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PepsiCo FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

PepsiCo's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=6113.816 / 157244.1
=3.89%

PepsiCo's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-319.644 * 4 / 171000
=-0.75%

* 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.

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What does a FCF Yield % of 4.55 mean?
PepsiCo (XSWX:PEP) has a FCF Yield % of 4.55 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on PepsiCo and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 3.32. Over the past decade, PepsiCo's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.96 to 5.52. According to the industry distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #47 out of 118 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is PepsiCo's FCF Yield % too high?
PepsiCo's current FCF Yield % of 4.55 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 3.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.96 to a high of 5.52. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median FCF Yield % is 3.15. PepsiCo's value of 4.55 is 44.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #47 out of 118 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PepsiCo has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PepsiCo's FCF Yield % compare to MNST and KO?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #47 out of 118 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts PepsiCo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.15. PepsiCo's value of 4.55 is 44.7% above this benchmark. Historically, PepsiCo's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.96 to 5.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.32 vs. the industry median of 3.15, 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 FCF Yield % for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median FCF Yield % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 3.15, based on 118 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PepsiCo's current FCF Yield % of 4.55 is 44.7% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on PepsiCo and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PepsiCo's current FCF Yield % is 4.55, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 3.32. 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 FCF Yield % of 4.55. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF139.75, compared to a current price of CHF115.00 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 4.55, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 3.32 and 44.7% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 3.15. PepsiCo's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PepsiCo (XSWX:PEP), the current FCF Yield % is 4.55 as of Jun. 25, 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 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF139.75.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:PEP:

  • FCF Yield %: 4.55 (37% above median its 10-year median of 3.32)
  • GF Value™: CHF139.75 vs. price of CHF115.00 (17.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.7% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#47 of 118)

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 Business Description

Address 700 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY, USA, 10577
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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