THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY (CPB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:CPB - Nasdaq - US1344291091 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
CPB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 89 industry peers in the Food Products industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CPB while its profitability can be described as average. CPB has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally CPB also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CPB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CPB had a positive cash flow from operations.
CPB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CPB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CPB (3.06%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CPB has a better Return On Equity (11.73%) than 70.79% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.15%, CPB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.53% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CPB is significantly below the industry average of 29.14%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.06% | ||
| ROE | 11.73% | ||
| ROIC | 8.15% |
ROA(3y)5.73%
ROA(5y)7.78%
ROE(3y)20.37%
ROE(5y)31.28%
ROIC(3y)9.24%
ROIC(5y)9.93%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.44%, CPB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CPB has grown nicely.
CPB has a Operating Margin of 13.47%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CPB outperforms 80.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPB has declined.
The Gross Margin of CPB (30.62%) is better than 70.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.44% | ||
| GM | 30.62% |
OM growth 3Y-9.83%
OM growth 5Y-3.15%
PM growth 3Y-20.75%
PM growth 5Y17.72%
GM growth 3Y-2.15%
GM growth 5Y-1.48%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CPB is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CPB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for CPB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
CPB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CPB has an Altman-Z score of 1.92. This is not the best score and indicates that CPB is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.92, CPB is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.94% of the companies in the same industry.
CPB has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.54. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CPB would need 9.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CPB (9.54) is better than 61.80% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.77 is on the high side and indicates that CPB has dependencies on debt financing.
CPB has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.77) than 83.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.92 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC6.51%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.78 indicates that CPB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CPB (0.78) is worse than 80.90% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.33 indicates that CPB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CPB has a Quick ratio of 0.33. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CPB underperforms 88.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.33 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CPB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.01%.
CPB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.35% yearly.
CPB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.65%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.52% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.01%
EPS 3Y1.22%
EPS 5Y3.35%
EPS Q2Q%-2.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.65%
Revenue growth 3Y4.37%
Revenue growth 5Y3.52%
Sales Q2Q%4.47%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CPB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.49% on average per year.
CPB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y-4.32%
EPS Next 2Y-3.39%
EPS Next 3Y0%
EPS Next 5Y4.49%
Revenue Next Year6.35%
Revenue Next 2Y2.09%
Revenue Next 3Y1.85%
Revenue Next 5Y2.45%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.03 indicates a reasonable valuation of CPB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CPB is valued a bit cheaper than 79.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.85, CPB is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.43, the valuation of CPB can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.15% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CPB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CPB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CPB is cheaper than 66.29% of the companies in the same industry.
CPB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CPB is cheaper than 78.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CPB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.29
EPS Next 2Y-3.39%
EPS Next 3Y0%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CPB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.81%, which is a nice return.
CPB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.56. CPB pays more dividend than 85.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, CPB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.81% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CPB has a limited annual growth rate of 1.22%.
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)1.22%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
CPB pays out 100.00% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CPB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP100%
EPS Next 2Y-3.39%
EPS Next 3Y0%
NASDAQ:CPB (8/20/2025, 10:56:04 AM)
32.965
+0.28 (+0.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners58.81%
Inst Owner Change9.43%
Ins Owners18.27%
Ins Owner Change-0.24%
Market Cap9.83B
Analysts56.55
Price Target36.74 (11.45%)
Short Float %13.82%
Short Ratio4.72
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.81% |
Yearly Dividend1.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.22%
DP100%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.71%
Min EPS beat(2)1.26%
Max EPS beat(2)10.16%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.29%
Min EPS beat(4)0.83%
Max EPS beat(4)10.16%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2.95%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.19%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.34%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.81%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.81%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.98%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.44%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.3%
PT rev (1m)-4.44%
PT rev (3m)-14.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.47 | ||
| P/B | 2.54 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.65 |
EPS(TTM)2.99
EY9.07%
EPS(NY)2.88
Fwd EY8.75%
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY7.36%
OCF(TTM)3.89
OCFY11.8%
SpS34.3
BVpS12.98
TBVpS-18.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.29
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.06% | ||
| ROE | 11.73% | ||
| ROCE | 11.5% | ||
| ROIC | 8.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.01% | ||
| OM | 13.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.44% | ||
| GM | 30.62% | ||
| FCFM | 7.07% |
ROA(3y)5.73%
ROA(5y)7.78%
ROE(3y)20.37%
ROE(5y)31.28%
ROIC(3y)9.24%
ROIC(5y)9.93%
ROICexc(3y)9.37%
ROICexc(5y)10.22%
ROICexgc(3y)38.55%
ROICexgc(5y)44.5%
ROCE(3y)12.83%
ROCE(5y)13.65%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-11.01%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.68%
OM growth 3Y-9.83%
OM growth 5Y-3.15%
PM growth 3Y-20.75%
PM growth 5Y17.72%
GM growth 3Y-2.15%
GM growth 5Y-1.48%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 63.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 159.25% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.92 |
F-Score6
WACC6.51%
ROIC/WACC1.25
Cap/Depr(3y)97.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.77%
Profit Quality(3y)110.65%
Profit Quality(5y)95.04%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.01%
EPS 3Y1.22%
EPS 5Y3.35%
EPS Q2Q%-2.67%
EPS Next Y-4.32%
EPS Next 2Y-3.39%
EPS Next 3Y0%
EPS Next 5Y4.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.65%
Revenue growth 3Y4.37%
Revenue growth 5Y3.52%
Sales Q2Q%4.47%
Revenue Next Year6.35%
Revenue Next 2Y2.09%
Revenue Next 3Y1.85%
Revenue Next 5Y2.45%
EBIT growth 1Y2.61%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.89%
EBIT growth 5Y0.25%
EBIT Next Year33.04%
EBIT Next 3Y9.98%
EBIT Next 5Y8.58%
FCF growth 1Y6.64%
FCF growth 3Y-4.21%
FCF growth 5Y-8.01%
OCF growth 1Y16.23%
OCF growth 3Y4.61%
OCF growth 5Y-3.25%