Sysco Corporation (SYY) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Sysco is the largest foodservice distributor in the US, with an 18% share of the $377 billion vertical. The firm sells and distributes over 500,000 food and nonfood products to about 730,000 custom...
Sysco Corporation (SYY) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 22.68 (historical range: 16.75–62.73, median: 21.49), placing it at the 56th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 0.47 (range: 0.40–0.95, 33th percentile — below its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 17.55 (range: 13.55–147.41, 65th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), Sysco Corporation's P/E ratio has contracted by 39% over the observed period (from an average of 32.9 to 20.0).
Sysco Corporation trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 22.68 | 21.49 | 56th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 0.47 | 0.49 | 33th | below its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 17.55 | 16.45 | 65th | above its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 4.62% | 4.67% | 49th | near its historical average |
Sysco Corporation (SYY) Valuation & P/E History
Sysco Corporation (SYY) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Food Distribution industry currently trading at $82.06 with a market capitalization of $40.4 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for SYY based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 22.68 is above the historical median of 21.49, placing SYY at the 56th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.47 compares to a median of 0.49.
SYY Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Sysco Corporation'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 SYY 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 SYY 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 Sysco Corporation.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is SYY Overvalued or Undervalued?
Sysco Corporation trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 51 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive SYY 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 SYY analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.SYY trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.