SYSCO CORP (SYY.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:SYY - US8718291078 - Common Stock
68.6 EUR
+0.13 (+0.19%)
Taking everything into account, SYY scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SYY was compared to 22 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. SYY scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SYY is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SYY was profitable.
SYY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SYY had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
SYY had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.83%, SYY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of SYY (99.89%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.92%, SYY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
SYY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.20%. This is significantly above the industry average of 9.17%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.83% | ||
| ROE | 99.89% | ||
| ROIC | 13.92% |
ROA(3y)7.48%
ROA(5y)6.21%
ROE(3y)97.71%
ROE(5y)85.04%
ROIC(3y)15.2%
ROIC(5y)13.35%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 2.25%, SYY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SYY has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 3.80%, SYY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SYY has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 18.40%, SYY is doing worse than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SYY has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.25% | ||
| GM | 18.4% |
OM growth 3Y3.54%
OM growth 5Y16.07%
PM growth 3Y4.31%
PM growth 5Y40.76%
GM growth 3Y0.82%
GM growth 5Y-0.35%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SYY is creating value.
SYY has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SYY has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SYY is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.12 indicates that SYY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.12, SYY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
SYY has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.30. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as SYY would need 8.30 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SYY has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.30. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SYY outperforms 56.52% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 6.75 is on the high side and indicates that SYY has dependencies on debt financing.
SYY has a Debt to Equity ratio of 6.75. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SYY underperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.12 |
ROIC/WACC1.9
WACC7.33%
2.3 Liquidity
SYY has a Current Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that SYY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SYY's Current ratio of 1.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SYY outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
SYY has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. This is a bad value and indicates that SYY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SYY has a Quick ratio of 0.70. This is in the better half of the industry: SYY outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SYY shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.48%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.52% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
SYY shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.21%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.00% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.48%
EPS 3Y11.01%
EPS 5Y17.52%
EPS Q2Q%6.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y5.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9%
Sales Q2Q%2.83%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SYY will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.85% on average per year.
SYY is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.93%
EPS Next 2Y6.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
EPS Next 5Y10.85%
Revenue Next Year3.95%
Revenue Next 2Y4.37%
Revenue Next 3Y4.13%
Revenue Next 5Y5.24%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.01, the valuation of SYY can be described as rather expensive.
SYY's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
SYY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.34, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SYY.
SYY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SYY is more expensive than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
SYY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SYY is valued a bit more expensive than 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
SYY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates SYY does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
SYY has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.58
PEG (5Y)1.03
EPS Next 2Y6.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SYY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.67%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.06, SYY is paying slightly less dividend.
SYY's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.67% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SYY has a limited annual growth rate of 4.23%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.23%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
SYY pays out 54.70% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of SYY is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP54.7%
EPS Next 2Y6.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
FRA:SYY (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
68.6
+0.13 (+0.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap32.81B
Analysts74.17
Price Target74.23 (8.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.67% |
Yearly Dividend1.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.23%
DP54.7%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.05%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.55%
Max EPS beat(2)5.45%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.55%
Max EPS beat(4)5.45%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.51%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.39%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.79%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.48%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.48%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.4%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.02%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.07%
PT rev (1m)-2.62%
PT rev (3m)3.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.34 | ||
| P/S | 0.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.32 | ||
| P/B | 21.01 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.56 |
EPS(TTM)3.81
EY5.55%
EPS(NY)3.96
Fwd EY5.77%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY4.17%
OCF(TTM)4.48
OCFY6.53%
SpS145.21
BVpS3.27
TBVpS-8
PEG (NY)4.58
PEG (5Y)1.03
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.83% | ||
| ROE | 99.89% | ||
| ROCE | 18.33% | ||
| ROIC | 13.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.77% | ||
| OM | 3.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.25% | ||
| GM | 18.4% | ||
| FCFM | 1.97% |
ROA(3y)7.48%
ROA(5y)6.21%
ROE(3y)97.71%
ROE(5y)85.04%
ROIC(3y)15.2%
ROIC(5y)13.35%
ROICexc(3y)16.05%
ROICexc(5y)14.47%
ROICexgc(3y)27.22%
ROICexgc(5y)24.87%
ROCE(3y)20.01%
ROCE(5y)17.58%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.06%
ROICexcg growth 5Y12.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.3%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.13%
OM growth 3Y3.54%
OM growth 5Y16.07%
PM growth 3Y4.31%
PM growth 5Y40.76%
GM growth 3Y0.82%
GM growth 5Y-0.35%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover3.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 95.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.11% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.91 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.21% | ||
| Profit Quality | 87.75% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.12 |
F-Score6
WACC7.33%
ROIC/WACC1.9
Cap/Depr(3y)97.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.82%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.01%
Profit Quality(3y)105.09%
Profit Quality(5y)134.78%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.48%
EPS 3Y11.01%
EPS 5Y17.52%
EPS Q2Q%6.47%
EPS Next Y3.93%
EPS Next 2Y6.84%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
EPS Next 5Y10.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y5.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9%
Sales Q2Q%2.83%
Revenue Next Year3.95%
Revenue Next 2Y4.37%
Revenue Next 3Y4.13%
Revenue Next 5Y5.24%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.5%
EBIT growth 3Y9.59%
EBIT growth 5Y26.51%
EBIT Next Year31.25%
EBIT Next 3Y14.01%
EBIT Next 5Y12.36%
FCF growth 1Y-25.64%
FCF growth 3Y11.46%
FCF growth 5Y12.29%
OCF growth 1Y-16.03%
OCF growth 3Y11.9%
OCF growth 5Y9.17%