Head to head · SEC data as of July 10, 2026
Coca-Cola
79
Quality score · out of 100
Pepsi
68
Quality score · out of 100
Coca-Cola comes in ahead: a quality score of 79 versus 68 for Pepsi. Coca-Cola wins on net margin (27.8% vs 10.8%), gross margin (61.7% vs 54%) and cash generation (FCF) (25.5% vs 9.6%). Pepsi answers with ROE (47.3% vs 40.7%).
| Metric | Coca-Cola | Pepsi |
|---|---|---|
| Quality score (0-100) | 79 | 68 |
| Net margin | 27.8% | 10.8% |
| Gross margin | 61.7% | 54% |
| ROE | 40.7% | 47.3% |
| Net debt/EBITDA | 1.67× | 1.81× |
| FCF margin | 25.5% | 9.6% |
| Revenue growth (annualized) | 7.9% | 6% |
| Earnings growth (annualized) | 11.5% | 7.3% |
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Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola is the world's largest beverage company. It sells concentrates and brands (Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, waters, juices) that local bottlers distribute. Its value lies in the strength of its brands and its global distribution.
Pepsi. PepsiCo is a global beverages and snacks giant. Beyond Pepsi, it owns brands like Lay's, Doritos, Gatorade and Quaker. Its snacks business (Frito-Lay) is as important as its drinks.
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Who has the stronger fundamentals today, Coca-Cola or Pepsi?
By the StockSemáforo model (profitability, growth and financial strength, built on official SEC data), Coca-Cola scores higher: 79 versus 68 out of 100. The score is recomputed nightly with the latest filings.
Does that make Coca-Cola the better investment?
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