Stock Analysis on Net

Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:KO)

$24.99

Price to Book Value (P/BV)
since 2005

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Calculation

Coca-Cola Co., P/BV, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).

1 US$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Coca-Cola Co. Annual Report.


The price-to-book value (P/BV) ratio for the period examined exhibits considerable fluctuation, generally trending upwards with notable peaks and valleys. Initial values in the early part of the period suggest a relatively stable valuation, followed by increased volatility and a subsequent rise towards the end of the observed timeframe.

Initial Period (2006-2009)
The P/BV ratio began around 6.08 and demonstrated modest variation, peaking at 6.51 before declining to 4.64. This initial period suggests a relatively consistent, though not dramatically high, valuation of the company’s stock relative to its book value. The decrease in 2009 likely reflects market conditions during that time.
Stabilization and Moderate Growth (2010-2013)
From 2010 through 2013, the P/BV ratio experienced a period of stabilization and moderate growth, ranging between approximately 4.73 and 5.23. This indicates a gradual increase in investor confidence or a shift in market perception of the company’s value.
Significant Increase (2014-2016)
A notable increase in the P/BV ratio is observed from 2014 to 2016, rising from 5.06 to a peak of 7.78. This substantial increase suggests a significant re-evaluation of the company’s stock by investors, potentially driven by improved financial performance or positive market sentiment. The ratio more than doubled in this period.
Volatility and Peak (2017-2019)
The P/BV ratio continued to climb, reaching a high of 11.55 in 2019. This period demonstrates increased volatility, with the ratio fluctuating significantly. The sustained high values suggest a strong market premium placed on the company’s net asset value.
Recent Years (2020-2026)
Following the peak in 2019, the P/BV ratio experienced a decline to 10.09 in 2020, before fluctuating between approximately 10 and 13. The most recent values indicate a continued, though less dramatic, premium valuation, with the ratio ending at 10.67. This suggests a stabilization at a higher valuation level than observed in the earlier years of the period.

Overall, the P/BV ratio demonstrates a clear upward trend over the examined period, punctuated by periods of volatility. The increasing ratio suggests that investors have been willing to pay a progressively higher price for each dollar of the company’s book value, indicating growing confidence in its future prospects.


Comparison to Competitors

Coca-Cola Co., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Sector (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)


Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)