PepsiCoPEP -0.35%90 Forward PE Ratio is 15.91 as of Jul. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates PEP with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $167.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 60 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, PepsiCo ranks better than 51.67% on this metric.
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
PepsiCo Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
PepsiCo Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PepsiCo's Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
PepsiCo Annual Data
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20.58
20.16
21.37
18.42
22.94
24.21
25.97
24.94
20.79
17.75
16.81
PepsiCo Quarterly Data
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Forward PE Ratio
20.58
19.84
21.79
21.14
20.16
21.93
22.52
20.04
21.37
19.16
19.08
18.42
18.42
22.17
23.75
22.78
22.94
20.41
22.73
21.83
24.21
23.53
23.98
22.99
25.97
24.75
25.06
22.37
24.94
25.19
25.38
20.92
20.79
21.46
20.24
19.34
17.75
18.02
16.61
16.51
16.81
17.74
PEP vs MNST, KDP, KO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, PepsiCo's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PepsiCo's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PepsiCo's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
PepsiCo (PEP) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.91 as of Jul. 10, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on PepsiCo and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #29 out of 60 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is PepsiCo's Forward PE Ratio too high?
PepsiCo's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.91. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.25. PepsiCo's value of 15.91 is 2.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #29 out of 60 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PepsiCo has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PepsiCo's Forward PE Ratio compare to MNST and KDP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #29 out of 60 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts PepsiCo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.25. PepsiCo's value of 15.91 is 2.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 16.25, based on 60 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PepsiCo's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.91 is 2.1% below 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on PepsiCo and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PepsiCo's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.91. 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 (PEP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $167.50, compared to a current price of $137.38 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.91 and 2.1% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 16.25. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PepsiCo (PEP), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.91 as of Jul. 10, 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 (PEP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PepsiCo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $137.38 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of $167.50.
GuruFocus considers PepsiCo to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PEP:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.91
GF Value™: $167.50 vs. price of $137.38 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.1% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#29 of 60)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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