Coca-Cola Company (KO) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Founded in 1886, Atlanta-headquartered Coca-Cola is the world's largest nonalcoholic beverage company, with a strong portfolio of 200 brands covering key categories including carbonated soft drinks...
Coca-Cola Company (KO) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 28.22 (historical range: 21.11–30.95, median: 26.19), placing it at the 80th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 8.06 (range: 5.05–8.06, 100th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 29.08 (range: 21.50–35.85, 79th percentile).
Coca-Cola Company trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 28.22 | 26.19 | 80th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 8.06 | 6.38 | 100th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 29.08 | 26.91 | 79th | above its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 3.54% | 3.70% | 34th | above its historical average |
Coca-Cola Company (KO) Valuation & P/E History
Coca-Cola Company (KO) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Beverages industry currently trading at $93.79 with a market capitalization of $403.5 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for KO based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 28.22 is above the historical median of 26.19, placing KO at the 80th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 8.06 compares to a median of 6.38.
KO Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Coca-Cola Company's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether KO is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests KO is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Coca-Cola Company.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is KO Overvalued or Undervalued?
Coca-Cola Company trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 86 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive KO is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full KO analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.KO trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.