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THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:CPB - US1344291091 - Common Stock

33.57 USD
+0.64 (+1.94%)
Last: 9/18/2025, 8:00:00 PM
33.65 USD
+0.08 (+0.24%)
After Hours: 9/18/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

CPB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 89 industry peers in the Food Products industry. CPB has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CPB is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally CPB also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CPB was profitable.
CPB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CPB has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CPB had a positive operating cash flow.
CPB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCPB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

CPB has a Return On Assets of 4.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: CPB outperforms 65.17% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.42%, CPB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.27% of the companies in the same industry.
CPB has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.91%) than 78.65% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPB is significantly below the industry average of 28.31%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.04%
ROE 15.42%
ROIC 8.91%
ROA(3y)4.96%
ROA(5y)5.96%
ROE(3y)17.93%
ROE(5y)21.66%
ROIC(3y)8.94%
ROIC(5y)9.64%
CPB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCPB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.87%, CPB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.28% of the companies in the same industry.
CPB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CPB has a Operating Margin of 13.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPB outperforms 80.90% of its industry peers.
CPB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.70%, CPB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.91% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPB has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.85%
PM (TTM) 5.87%
GM 30.7%
OM growth 3Y-0.28%
OM growth 5Y-1.89%
PM growth 3Y-12.75%
PM growth 5Y-20.71%
GM growth 3Y-0.13%
GM growth 5Y-2.42%
CPB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCPB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CPB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CPB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CPB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CPB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CPB Yearly Shares OutstandingCPB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
CPB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCPB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

CPB has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.65. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CPB would need 8.65 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CPB's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.65 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CPB outperforms 61.80% of its industry peers.
CPB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.56. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CPB's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.56 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CPB is outperformed by 83.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.56
Debt/FCF 8.65
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC6.73%
CPB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCPB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

CPB has a Current Ratio of 0.77. This is a bad value and indicates that CPB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.77, CPB is doing worse than 82.02% of the companies in the same industry.
CPB has a Quick Ratio of 0.77. This is a bad value and indicates that CPB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CPB (0.77) is worse than 60.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.77
Quick Ratio 0.77
CPB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCPB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CPB shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.56%.
CPB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.13% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.40% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CPB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.36% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.56%
EPS 3Y1.62%
EPS 5Y0.13%
EPS Q2Q%-1.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.4%
Revenue growth 3Y6.19%
Revenue growth 5Y3.36%
Sales Q2Q%1.22%

3.2 Future

CPB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.18% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CPB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.34% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-10.02%
EPS Next 2Y-1.58%
EPS Next 3Y3.12%
EPS Next 5Y10.18%
Revenue Next Year-3.19%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.06%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.4%
Revenue Next 5Y2.34%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CPB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCPB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
CPB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCPB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.27, which indicates a very decent valuation of CPB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CPB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CPB is cheaper than 77.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. CPB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.52 indicates a correct valuation of CPB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPB is valued a bit cheaper than 78.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.88, CPB is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.27
Fwd PE 12.52
CPB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCPB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

65.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
CPB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CPB is cheaper than 76.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.2
EV/EBITDA 8.61
CPB Per share dataCPB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of CPB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)83.59
EPS Next 2Y-1.58%
EPS Next 3Y3.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CPB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.62%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.03, CPB pays a better dividend. On top of this CPB pays more dividend than 83.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CPB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.62%

5.2 History

The dividend of CPB has a limited annual growth rate of 1.74%.
CPB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CPB has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.74%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
CPB Yearly Dividends per shareCPB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

CPB pays out 76.25% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CPB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP76.25%
EPS Next 2Y-1.58%
EPS Next 3Y3.12%
CPB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCPB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
CPB Dividend Payout.CPB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CPB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY

NASDAQ:CPB (9/18/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 33.65 +0.08 (+0.24%)

33.57

+0.64 (+1.94%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)09-03 2025-09-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-01 2025-12-01/bmo
Inst Owners58.81%
Inst Owner Change9.46%
Ins Owners18.27%
Ins Owner Change-0.15%
Market Cap10.01B
Analysts55.86
Price Target35.66 (6.23%)
Short Float %13.55%
Short Ratio4.12
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.62%
Yearly Dividend1.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.74%
DP76.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date07-03 2025-07-03 (0.39)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.79%
Min EPS beat(2)9.42%
Max EPS beat(2)10.16%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.44%
Min EPS beat(4)0.9%
Max EPS beat(4)10.16%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)4.36%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)5.05%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.03%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.81%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.81%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.09%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.47%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.55%
PT rev (1m)-2.92%
PT rev (3m)-13.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.89%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.27
Fwd PE 12.52
P/S 0.98
P/FCF 14.2
P/OCF 8.85
P/B 2.56
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.61
EPS(TTM)2.98
EY8.88%
EPS(NY)2.68
Fwd EY7.99%
FCF(TTM)2.36
FCFY7.04%
OCF(TTM)3.79
OCFY11.3%
SpS34.39
BVpS13.09
TBVpS-18.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)83.59
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.04%
ROE 15.42%
ROCE 11.84%
ROIC 8.91%
ROICexc 9.01%
ROICexgc 42.56%
OM 13.85%
PM (TTM) 5.87%
GM 30.7%
FCFM 6.88%
ROA(3y)4.96%
ROA(5y)5.96%
ROE(3y)17.93%
ROE(5y)21.66%
ROIC(3y)8.94%
ROIC(5y)9.64%
ROICexc(3y)9.06%
ROICexc(5y)9.75%
ROICexgc(3y)37.28%
ROICexgc(5y)40.28%
ROCE(3y)12.35%
ROCE(5y)13.18%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.58%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-7.56%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.93%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.21%
OM growth 3Y-0.28%
OM growth 5Y-1.89%
PM growth 3Y-12.75%
PM growth 5Y-20.71%
GM growth 3Y-0.13%
GM growth 5Y-2.42%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.56
Debt/FCF 8.65
Debt/EBITDA 3.29
Cap/Depr 98.16%
Cap/Sales 4.15%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 61%
Profit Quality 117.11%
Current Ratio 0.77
Quick Ratio 0.77
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC6.73%
ROIC/WACC1.32
Cap/Depr(3y)106.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.62%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.91%
Profit Quality(3y)108.34%
Profit Quality(5y)104.98%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.56%
EPS 3Y1.62%
EPS 5Y0.13%
EPS Q2Q%-1.59%
EPS Next Y-10.02%
EPS Next 2Y-1.58%
EPS Next 3Y3.12%
EPS Next 5Y10.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.4%
Revenue growth 3Y6.19%
Revenue growth 5Y3.36%
Sales Q2Q%1.22%
Revenue Next Year-3.19%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.06%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.4%
Revenue Next 5Y2.34%
EBIT growth 1Y10.33%
EBIT growth 3Y5.9%
EBIT growth 5Y1.41%
EBIT Next Year27.23%
EBIT Next 3Y10.96%
EBIT Next 5Y11.26%
FCF growth 1Y5.54%
FCF growth 3Y-9.11%
FCF growth 5Y-8.46%
OCF growth 1Y-4.56%
OCF growth 3Y-1.43%
OCF growth 5Y-4.12%