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 | $161.02 | $135.77 |
| Market cap | $373.21B | $185.02B |
| P/E ratio | 24.3 | 17.1 |
| ROE | 29.61% | 52.19% |
| Profit margin | 18.23% | 11.09% |
| Revenue growth | 4.00% | 5.60% |
| Dividend yield | 2.70% | 4.36% |
| Beta | 0.38 | 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 2.0× the market cap of PEP.
- PEP is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.1 vs 24.3).
- PEP earns a higher return on equity (52% vs 30%).
- PEP is growing revenue faster (6% vs 4%).
- PEP has the higher dividend yield (4.36% vs 2.70%).
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.