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PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP)

$24.99

Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)

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Free Cash Flow to The Firm (FCFF)

PepsiCo Inc., FCFF calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 28, 2024 Dec 30, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 25, 2021 Dec 26, 2020
Net income attributable to PepsiCo
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net noncash charges
Change in assets and liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Interest paid, net of tax1
Capital spending
Sales of property, plant and equipment
Free cash flow to the firm (FCFF)

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26).

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
The net cash provided by operating activities shows a general upward trend over the observed periods, increasing from 10,613 million US dollars in 2020 to a peak of 13,442 million US dollars in 2023. This indicates improving operational cash flows, suggesting effective management of cash from core business operations. However, there is a slight decline in 2024 to 12,507 million US dollars, which merits monitoring to determine if this is a temporary fluctuation or the beginning of a downward trend.
Free Cash Flow to the Firm (FCFF)
The free cash flow to the firm exhibits more variability compared to operating cash flow. Starting at 7,342 million US dollars in 2020, it rose to 8,083 million in 2021 but then declined to 6,730 million in 2022. This dip was followed by a significant rebound in 2023 to 9,246 million, and a slight decrease to 8,809 million in 2024. The fluctuations in FCFF may reflect changes in capital expenditures or operational efficiency, suggesting the need for closer scrutiny of investment activities and working capital management.
Overall Insights
The operational cash flow improvement suggests strong core business performance, but the variability in free cash flow implies inconsistencies in capital expenditure or other cash outflows. While both metrics are healthy in absolute terms, the dip in FCFF during 2022 and the decrease in operating cash flow in 2024 could indicate temporary pressures or strategic decisions impacting cash availability. Continuous monitoring is recommended to understand the drivers behind these fluctuations.

Interest Paid, Net of Tax

PepsiCo Inc., interest paid, net of tax calculation

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 28, 2024 Dec 30, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 25, 2021 Dec 26, 2020
Effective Income Tax Rate (EITR)
EITR1
Interest Paid, Net of Tax
Interest paid, before tax
Less: Interest paid, tax2
Interest paid, net of tax

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26).

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2 2024 Calculation
Interest paid, tax = Interest paid × EITR
= × =

Effective Income Tax Rate (EITR)
The effective income tax rate exhibits some fluctuation over the five-year period. Starting at 20.9% in 2020, it increased slightly to 21.8% in 2021, before declining more substantially to 16.1% in 2022. In the subsequent years, the rate rose again to 19.8% in 2023 and then decreased slightly to 19.4% in 2024. Overall, despite some volatility, the rate does not show a clear upward or downward trend but rather oscillates within a range of approximately 16% to 22%.
Interest Paid, Net of Tax
The interest paid, net of tax, measured in millions of US dollars, shows a general increasing trend across the period. The value starts at $914 million in 2020, with a slight increase to $926 million in 2021, followed by a decrease to $875 million in 2022. However, from 2022 onwards, there is a notable upward movement, with payments rising to $1,124 million in 2023 and further climbing to $1,278 million in 2024. This upward trend in interest expenses in the latter years may suggest higher debt levels or increased borrowing costs.

Enterprise Value to FCFF Ratio, Current

PepsiCo Inc., current EV/FCFF calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Enterprise value (EV)
Free cash flow to the firm (FCFF)
Valuation Ratio
EV/FCFF
Benchmarks
EV/FCFF, Competitors1
Coca-Cola Co.
Mondelēz International Inc.
Philip Morris International Inc.
EV/FCFF, Sector
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
EV/FCFF, Industry
Consumer Staples

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28).

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If the company EV/FCFF is lower then the EV/FCFF of benchmark then company is relatively undervalued.
Otherwise, if the company EV/FCFF is higher then the EV/FCFF of benchmark then company is relatively overvalued.


Enterprise Value to FCFF Ratio, Historical

PepsiCo Inc., historical EV/FCFF calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 28, 2024 Dec 30, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 25, 2021 Dec 26, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Enterprise value (EV)1
Free cash flow to the firm (FCFF)2
Valuation Ratio
EV/FCFF3
Benchmarks
EV/FCFF, Competitors4
Coca-Cola Co.
Mondelēz International Inc.
Philip Morris International Inc.
EV/FCFF, Sector
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
EV/FCFF, Industry
Consumer Staples

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-26).

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3 2024 Calculation
EV/FCFF = EV ÷ FCFF
= ÷ =

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Enterprise Value (EV)
The enterprise value demonstrated a general upward trend from 2020 through 2022, increasing from $220,903 million to a peak of $271,808 million. However, the value declined in the subsequent years, reaching $231,967 million by the end of 2024. This reflects a significant rise followed by a notable reduction, suggesting market valuation adjustments or changes in the company’s financial outlook.
Free Cash Flow to the Firm (FCFF)
Free cash flow to the firm showed some variability over the period. It increased from $7,342 million in 2020 to $8,083 million in 2021, then declined to $6,730 million in 2022. There was a recovery in 2023 with $9,246 million and a slight decrease to $8,809 million in 2024. This fluctuation indicates variations in operational cash generation, with a strong rebound after 2022 followed by a moderate decline.
EV to FCFF Ratio
The EV/FCFF ratio, which indicates valuation relative to cash flow, increased from 30.09 in 2020 to a peak of 40.39 in 2022. Following this peak, the ratio declined significantly to 26.33 in 2024. The rising ratio up to 2022 suggests that enterprise value was growing faster than cash flow, potentially indicating increased market optimism or overvaluation. The subsequent decline suggests a correction, with valuation becoming more aligned or conservative relative to cash flow generation.