(KO) The Coca-Cola - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US1912161007

KO: Sparkling, Water, Sports, Coffee, Tea, Juice, Milk

The Coca-Cola Company, a global leader in the beverage industry, specializes in the production, marketing, and distribution of a wide array of nonalcoholic drinks. Its portfolio spans sparkling soft drinks, flavored sparkling beverages, water, sports drinks, coffee, tea, juices, value-added dairy products, and plant-based beverages. The company also manufactures and sells beverage concentrates, syrups, and fountain syrups, which are distributed to restaurants, convenience stores, and other retail outlets. Its diverse product lineup is supported by a robust network of independent bottling partners, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers, ensuring widespread availability across over 200 countries.

Coca-Colas brand portfolio is extensive and includes iconic names like Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta, Dasani, Smartwater, and Minute Maid, as well as regional and acquired brands such as Thums Up, Innocent, and Topo Chico. This diversification allows the company to cater to varying consumer preferences, cultural tastes, and dietary trends. Additionally, Coca-Cola has expanded into premium and niche categories, such as coffee with its Costa brand and plant-based beverages through partnerships and acquisitions, demonstrating its ability to adapt to evolving market demands.

From a financial perspective, Coca-Colas market capitalization exceeds $298 billion, making it one of the largest consumer goods companies globally. The stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 28.25 and a forward P/E of 22.62, reflecting investor confidence in its growth prospects. Its price-to-book ratio of 11.89 indicates a premium valuation, likely due to the strength of its brand portfolio and consistent cash flow generation. The price-to-sales ratio of 6.45 highlights the companys ability to maintain high margins and profitability in a competitive industry.

Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Coca-Cola has established itself as a resilient business with a proven track record of navigating macroeconomic challenges and consumer trends. Its focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational efficiency positions it as a stable investment opportunity in the consumer staples sector. For investors and fund managers, Coca-Cola offers a unique combination of growth potential and dividend stability, supported by its strong brand equity and global distribution network.

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KO Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 298,989m
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
GiC Sub-Industry Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages
IPO / Inception 1919-09-05

KO Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 52.6%
Fundamental 40.7%
Dividend 62.2%
Rel. Strength Industry 4.37
Analysts 4.2/5
Fair Price Momentum 68.17 USD
Fair Price DCF 18.33 USD

KO Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.81%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.77%
Annual Growth 5y 3.42%
Payout Consistency 99.5%

KO Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 19.3%
Growth Correlation 12m 58.3%
Growth Correlation 5y 89.7%
CAGR 5y 6.04%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 0.80
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.03
Alpha 11.26
Beta 0.22
Volatility 17.60%
Current Volume 15563k
Average Volume 20d 17232.7k
What is the price of KO stocks?
As of February 19, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 69.05 with a total of 15,563,041 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.14%, over one month by +10.62%, over three months by +12.47% and over the past year by +17.23%.
Is The Coca-Cola a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, The Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) is currently (February 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 40.68 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of KO as of February 2025 is 68.17. This means that KO is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -1.27%.
Is KO a buy, sell or hold?
The Coca-Cola has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.20. Therefor, it is recommend to buy KO.
  • Strong Buy: 12
  • Buy: 7
  • Hold: 5
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for KO stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, KO The Coca-Cola will be worth about 75.4 in February 2026. The stock is currently trading at 69.05. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +9.14%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 73.8 6.9%
Analysts Target Price 73 5.7%
ValueRay Target Price 75.4 9.1%