The Coca-Cola Competitors

The Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) and The Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares The Procter & Gamble and The Coca-Cola's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

The Procter & Gamble has a beta of 0.38, suggesting that its share price is 62% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Coca-Cola has a beta of 0.58, suggesting that its share price is 42% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares The Procter & Gamble and The Coca-Cola's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

The Procter & Gamble has higher revenue and earnings than The Coca-Cola. The Coca-Cola is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Procter & Gamble, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

63.1% of The Procter & Gamble shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.0% of The Coca-Cola shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of The Procter & Gamble shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of The Coca-Cola shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

The Procter & Gamble pays an annual dividend of $3.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. The Coca-Cola pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. The Procter & Gamble pays out 61.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Coca-Cola pays out 77.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. The Procter & Gamble has raised its dividend for 59 consecutive years and The Coca-Cola has raised its dividend for 57 consecutive years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for The Procter & Gamble and The Coca-Cola, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

The Procter & Gamble currently has a consensus price target of $146.0769, suggesting a potential upside of 8.38%. The Coca-Cola has a consensus price target of $54.3125, suggesting a potential upside of 11.52%. Given The Coca-Cola's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe The Coca-Cola is more favorable than The Procter & Gamble.

Summary

The Coca-Cola beats The Procter & Gamble on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) and The Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares PepsiCo and The Coca-Cola's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

PepsiCo has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Coca-Cola has a beta of 0.58, suggesting that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares PepsiCo and The Coca-Cola's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

The Coca-Cola has lower revenue, but higher earnings than PepsiCo. The Coca-Cola is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PepsiCo, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

69.9% of PepsiCo shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.0% of The Coca-Cola shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of PepsiCo shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of The Coca-Cola shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

PepsiCo pays an annual dividend of $4.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. The Coca-Cola pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. PepsiCo pays out 74.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Coca-Cola pays out 77.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. PepsiCo has increased its dividend for 49 consecutive years and The Coca-Cola has increased its dividend for 57 consecutive years. The Coca-Cola is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for PepsiCo and The Coca-Cola, as reported by MarketBeat.

PepsiCo currently has a consensus target price of $145.1875, suggesting a potential upside of 2.69%. The Coca-Cola has a consensus target price of $54.3125, suggesting a potential upside of 11.52%. Given The Coca-Cola's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe The Coca-Cola is more favorable than PepsiCo.

Summary

The Coca-Cola beats PepsiCo on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) and The Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV and The Coca-Cola's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a beta of 1.48, suggesting that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Coca-Cola has a beta of 0.58, suggesting that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV and The Coca-Cola's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has higher revenue and earnings than The Coca-Cola. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Coca-Cola, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

3.8% of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.0% of The Coca-Cola shares are held by institutional investors. 4.5% of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of The Coca-Cola shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. The Coca-Cola pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV pays out 20.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Coca-Cola pays out 77.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. The Coca-Cola has increased its dividend for 57 consecutive years. The Coca-Cola is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV and The Coca-Cola, as reported by MarketBeat.

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV currently has a consensus target price of $60.25, suggesting a potential downside of 12.22%. The Coca-Cola has a consensus target price of $54.3125, suggesting a potential upside of 11.52%. Given The Coca-Cola's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe The Coca-Cola is more favorable than Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV.

Summary

The Coca-Cola beats Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) and The Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Philip Morris International and The Coca-Cola's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Philip Morris International has a beta of 0.77, suggesting that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Coca-Cola has a beta of 0.58, suggesting that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Philip Morris International and The Coca-Cola's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

The Coca-Cola has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Philip Morris International. Philip Morris International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Coca-Cola, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

74.2% of Philip Morris International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.0% of The Coca-Cola shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Philip Morris International shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of The Coca-Cola shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Philip Morris International pays an annual dividend of $4.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. The Coca-Cola pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Philip Morris International pays out 92.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. The Coca-Cola pays out 77.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Philip Morris International has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years and The Coca-Cola has increased its dividend for 57 consecutive years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Philip Morris International and The Coca-Cola, as reported by MarketBeat.

Philip Morris International currently has a consensus target price of $97.0833, suggesting a potential upside of 19.94%. The Coca-Cola has a consensus target price of $54.3125, suggesting a potential upside of 11.52%. Given Philip Morris International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Philip Morris International is more favorable than The Coca-Cola.

Summary

The Coca-Cola beats Philip Morris International on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Diageo (NYSE:DEO) and The Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and profitability.

Risk and Volatility

Diageo has a beta of 0.66, suggesting that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Coca-Cola has a beta of 0.58, suggesting that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Diageo and The Coca-Cola, as reported by MarketBeat.

Diageo currently has a consensus target price of $143.50, suggesting a potential downside of 9.00%. The Coca-Cola has a consensus target price of $54.3125, suggesting a potential upside of 11.52%. Given The Coca-Cola's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe The Coca-Cola is more favorable than Diageo.

Profitability

This table compares Diageo and The Coca-Cola's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Diageo and The Coca-Cola's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

The Coca-Cola has higher revenue and earnings than Diageo. The Coca-Cola is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Diageo, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Diageo pays an annual dividend of $4.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. The Coca-Cola pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Diageo pays out 79.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. The Coca-Cola pays out 77.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. The Coca-Cola has increased its dividend for 57 consecutive years. The Coca-Cola is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

10.1% of Diageo shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.0% of The Coca-Cola shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of The Coca-Cola shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

The Coca-Cola beats Diageo on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) and The Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Volatility and Risk

The Coca-Cola has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its share price is 42% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Estée Lauder Companies has a beta of 0.87, meaning that its share price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for The Coca-Cola and The Estée Lauder Companies, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

The Coca-Cola presently has a consensus target price of $54.3125, suggesting a potential upside of 11.52%. The Estée Lauder Companies has a consensus target price of $239.2273, suggesting a potential downside of 3.97%. Given The Coca-Cola's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe The Coca-Cola is more favorable than The Estée Lauder Companies.

Profitability

This table compares The Coca-Cola and The Estée Lauder Companies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares The Coca-Cola and The Estée Lauder Companies' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

The Coca-Cola has higher revenue and earnings than The Estée Lauder Companies. The Coca-Cola is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Estée Lauder Companies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

The Coca-Cola pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. The Estée Lauder Companies pays an annual dividend of $2.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. The Coca-Cola pays out 77.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. The Estée Lauder Companies pays out 51.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Coca-Cola has raised its dividend for 57 consecutive years and The Estée Lauder Companies has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. The Coca-Cola is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

66.0% of The Coca-Cola shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.0% of The Estée Lauder Companies shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of The Coca-Cola shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 14.0% of The Estée Lauder Companies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

The Coca-Cola beats The Estée Lauder Companies on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.