KO vs PG
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Coca-Cola Company vs The Procter & Gamble Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | KO | PG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $92.71 | $161.02 |
| Market cap | $398.89B | $373.21B |
| P/E ratio | 27.8 | 24.3 |
| ROE | 42.05% | 29.61% |
| Profit margin | 28.56% | 18.23% |
| Revenue growth | 6.70% | 4.00% |
| Dividend yield | 2.29% | 2.70% |
| Beta | 0.32 | 0.38 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
KO vs PG in plain English
- KO and PG are similar in size.
- PG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 24.3 vs 27.8).
- KO earns a higher return on equity (42% vs 30%).
- KO is growing revenue faster (7% vs 4%).
- PG has the higher dividend yield (2.70% vs 2.29%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
KO return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Coca-Cola Company would be worth today.
PG return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Procter & Gamble Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.