PepsiCoXSWX:PEP 90 ROA % is 8.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 9.11. 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 116 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, PepsiCo ranks better than 62.93% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. PepsiCo's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF7,328 Mil.
PepsiCo's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF86,349 Mil. Therefore, PepsiCo's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.49%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PepsiCo's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:PEP'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.34 Med: 9.11 Max: 15.9
Current: 8.21
During the past 13 years, PepsiCo's highest ROA % was 15.90%. The lowest was 6.34%. And the median was 9.11%.
XSWX:PEP's ROA % is ranked better than 62.93% of 116
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 5.595
vs XSWX:PEP: 8.21
PepsiCo (XSWX:PEP) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
PepsiCo ROA % Related Terms
PepsiCo ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PepsiCo's ROA % 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.
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, PepsiCo's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PepsiCo's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PepsiCo's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
PepsiCo (XSWX:PEP) has a ROA % of 8.49% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on PepsiCo and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.11. Over the past decade, PepsiCo's ROA % has ranged from 6.34 to 15.90. According to the industry distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #43 out of 116 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is PepsiCo's ROA % too high?
PepsiCo's current ROA % of 8.49% is near median its 10-year median of 9.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.34 to a high of 15.90. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median ROA % is 5.60. PepsiCo's value of 8.49% is 51.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #43 out of 116 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 ROA % compare to MNST and KO?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #43 out of 116 companies for ROA %. This puts PepsiCo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 5.60. PepsiCo's value of 8.49% is 51.7% above this benchmark. Historically, PepsiCo's own ROA % has ranged from 6.34 to 15.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.11 vs. the industry median of 5.60, 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 ROA % for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median ROA % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 5.60, based on 116 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PepsiCo's current ROA % of 8.49% is 51.7% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on PepsiCo and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median ROA % is 5.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PepsiCo's current ROA % is 8.49%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.11. 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 ROA % of 8.49%. 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 ROA % is 8.49%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.11 and 51.7% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 5.60. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PepsiCo (XSWX:PEP), the current ROA % is 8.49% 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 (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:
ROA %: 8.49% (near median its 10-year median of 9.11)
GF Value™: CHF139.75 vs. price of CHF115.00 (17.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.7% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#43 of 116)
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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