PG vs PEP
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Procter & Gamble Company vs PepsiCo, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PG | PEP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.02 | $141.39 |
| Market cap | $347.01B | $193.27B |
| P/E ratio | 21.8 | 22.2 |
| ROE | 31.11% | 43.88% |
| Profit margin | 19.16% | 9.15% |
| Revenue growth | 7.40% | 8.50% |
| Dividend yield | 2.86% | 4.19% |
| Beta | 0.39 | 0.36 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PG vs PEP in plain English
- PG is the bigger company — about 1.8× the market cap of PEP.
- PG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.8 vs 22.2).
- PEP earns a higher return on equity (44% vs 31%).
- PEP is growing revenue faster (8% vs 7%).
- PEP has the higher dividend yield (4.19% vs 2.86%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
PG return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Procter & Gamble Company would be worth today.
PEP return calculator
See what $1,000 in PepsiCo, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.