Stock Analysis on Net

Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:KO)

$24.99

Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)
since 2005

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Calculation

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

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Based on: 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.


Share price trends
The share price exhibited an overall upward trajectory from 20.99 USD in early 2006 to 70.04 USD by early 2025. There were notable fluctuations within this period, including a dip in 2009 to 20.54 USD coinciding with broader market conditions. From 2010 onwards, the share price generally increased, with some volatility between 2015 and 2017 when prices slightly declined before continuing to rise, reaching a peak in 2025.
Operating profit per share (OPPS) development
Operating profit per share showed a steady increase from 1.28 USD in 2006 to a peak of 2.62 USD in 2024, indicating improved operational profitability. There was consistent growth with minor declines during 2014 to 2017, where OPPS fell from 2.22 USD to 1.76 USD before recovering in subsequent years. The value slightly decreased to 2.32 USD in 2025, which might point to margin pressures or increased costs.
Price to operating profit ratio (P/OP) movements
The P/OP ratio showed variability across the years, reflecting changing market valuations relative to operating profit. It was relatively high in 2008 at 19.05 but dropped significantly to 11.26 during the market downturn in 2009. Following this, it trended upward, peaking at 30.15 in 2025. This increase suggests that despite the rise in earnings, the share price growth outpaced earnings growth, possibly due to investor optimism or expectations for future growth beyond immediate operating profits.
Insights
The data indicate solid growth in profitability over nearly two decades, with operating profit per share more than doubling. Share price growth generally aligned with profitability improvements but showed greater volatility, especially during market disruptions. The rising P/OP ratio in recent years implies increasing market confidence or premium valuation. However, the slight recent dip in operating profit per share alongside a high valuation ratio may warrant attention to underlying operational factors.

Comparison to Competitors

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

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Based on: 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).