SYSCO CORP (SYY) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SYY • US8718291078
Current stock price
76.27 USD
+2.22 (+3%)
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This SYY fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SYY Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- SYY had positive earnings in the past year.
- SYY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years SYY has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years SYY had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- SYY has a better Return On Assets (6.61%) than 70.27% of its industry peers.
- SYY's Return On Equity of 78.71% is amongst the best of the industry. SYY outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of SYY (15.42%) is better than 91.89% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SYY is significantly below the industry average of 34.78%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.61% | ||
| ROE | 78.71% | ||
| ROIC | 15.42% |
ROA(3y)7.48%
ROA(5y)6.21%
ROE(3y)97.71%
ROE(5y)85.04%
ROIC(3y)15.85%
ROIC(5y)13.74%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 2.17%, SYY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- SYY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- SYY's Operating Margin of 4.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SYY outperforms 72.97% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SYY has grown nicely.
- SYY has a Gross Margin of 18.46%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SYY underperforms 64.86% of its industry peers.
- SYY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.17% | ||
| GM | 18.46% |
OM growth 3Y8.19%
OM growth 5Y19.17%
PM growth 3Y4.31%
PM growth 5Y40.76%
GM growth 3Y0.82%
GM growth 5Y-0.35%
2. SYY Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SYY is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for SYY has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, SYY has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for SYY is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- SYY has an Altman-Z score of 5.14. This indicates that SYY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- SYY has a better Altman-Z score (5.14) than 75.68% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SYY is 7.77, which is on the high side as it means it would take SYY, 7.77 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- SYY has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.77) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.45 is on the high side and indicates that SYY has dependencies on debt financing.
- SYY has a Debt to Equity ratio of 5.45. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SYY underperforms 91.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.14 |
ROIC/WACC2.03
WACC7.58%
2.3 Liquidity
- SYY has a Current Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that SYY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.30, SYY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- SYY has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. 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's Quick ratio of 0.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SYY outperforms 67.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. SYY Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- SYY shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.81%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.52% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, SYY shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.58% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, SYY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.00% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.81%
EPS 3Y11.01%
EPS 5Y17.52%
EPS Q2Q%6.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.58%
Revenue growth 3Y5.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9%
Sales Q2Q%3.03%
3.2 Future
- SYY is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.94% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.22% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.99%
EPS Next 2Y6.67%
EPS Next 3Y6.85%
EPS Next 5Y10.94%
Revenue Next Year3.9%
Revenue Next 2Y4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.22%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. SYY Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.65, the valuation of SYY can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SYY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SYY is cheaper than 72.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.87. SYY is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- SYY is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.03.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SYY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SYY is cheaper than 70.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SYY to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.51), we can say SYY is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SYY is on the same level as its industry peers.
- SYY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of SYY may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.18
PEG (5Y)0.95
EPS Next 2Y6.67%
EPS Next 3Y6.85%
5. SYY Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.92%, SYY has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- SYY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.78. SYY pays more dividend than 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, SYY pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.92% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SYY has a limited annual growth rate of 4.23%.
- SYY has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- SYY has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.23%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 56.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SYY. 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.
DP56.48%
EPS Next 2Y6.67%
EPS Next 3Y6.85%
SYY Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
76.27
+2.22 (+3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)01-27 2026-01-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/bmo
Inst Owners89.9%
Inst Owner Change-0.12%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0.64%
Market Cap36.47B
Revenue(TTM)82.65B
Net Income(TTM)1.80B
Analysts75.65
Price Target91.24 (19.63%)
Short Float %2.05%
Short Ratio2.06
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.92% |
Yearly Dividend2.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.23%
DP56.48%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date04-02 2026-04-02 (0.54)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.92%
Min EPS beat(2)0.37%
Max EPS beat(2)1.47%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.06%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.55%
Max EPS beat(4)5.45%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.61%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.44%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.93%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.67%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.48%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.27%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.19%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.4%
PT rev (1m)-1.95%
PT rev (3m)2.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.03 | ||
| P/S | 0.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.9 | ||
| P/B | 15.97 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.57 |
EPS(TTM)4.58
EY6%
EPS(NY)5.07
Fwd EY6.65%
FCF(TTM)3.66
FCFY4.8%
OCF(TTM)5.49
OCFY7.19%
SpS172.83
BVpS4.77
TBVpS-8.46
PEG (NY)4.18
PEG (5Y)0.95
Graham Number22.181 (-70.92%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.61% | ||
| ROE | 78.71% | ||
| ROCE | 20.31% | ||
| ROIC | 15.42% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.01% | ||
| OM | 4.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.17% | ||
| GM | 18.46% | ||
| FCFM | 2.12% |
ROA(3y)7.48%
ROA(5y)6.21%
ROE(3y)97.71%
ROE(5y)85.04%
ROIC(3y)15.85%
ROIC(5y)13.74%
ROICexc(3y)16.75%
ROICexc(5y)14.89%
ROICexgc(3y)28.38%
ROICexgc(5y)25.57%
ROCE(3y)20.87%
ROCE(5y)18.09%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.38%
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.2%
OM growth 3Y8.19%
OM growth 5Y19.17%
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 | 5.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.77 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.75 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 92.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.43 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 58.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 97.38% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.14 |
F-Score6
WACC7.58%
ROIC/WACC2.03
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)4.81%
EPS 3Y11.01%
EPS 5Y17.52%
EPS Q2Q%6.45%
EPS Next Y3.99%
EPS Next 2Y6.67%
EPS Next 3Y6.85%
EPS Next 5Y10.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.58%
Revenue growth 3Y5.84%
Revenue growth 5Y9%
Sales Q2Q%3.03%
Revenue Next Year3.9%
Revenue Next 2Y4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.22%
EBIT growth 1Y6.52%
EBIT growth 3Y14.51%
EBIT growth 5Y29.89%
EBIT Next Year29.95%
EBIT Next 3Y13.42%
EBIT Next 5Y9.79%
FCF growth 1Y-26.77%
FCF growth 3Y11.46%
FCF growth 5Y12.29%
OCF growth 1Y-18.54%
OCF growth 3Y11.9%
OCF growth 5Y9.17%
SYSCO CORP / SYY Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SYSCO CORP (SYY) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SYY.
What is the valuation status of SYSCO CORP (SYY) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SYSCO CORP (SYY). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is SYSCO CORP (SYY) stock?
SYSCO CORP (SYY) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is SYSCO CORP?
The financial health rating of SYSCO CORP (SYY) is 5 / 10.
Is the dividend of SYSCO CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of SYSCO CORP (SYY) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 56.48%.