MO vs PEP
Altria and PepsiCo, both Consumer Defensive
PepsiCo is the larger company at $173B against $120B. On trailing earnings MO is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 15.1 against 15.8, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year MO returned +16% against -8.0% for PEP. The RyuScore puts MO ahead, 77 against 71 out of 100.
| Figure | MO | PEP |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $71.67 | $127 |
| Market cap | $120B | $173B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 15.1 | 15.8 |
| Dividend yield | 5.8% | 4.4% |
| 1-year return | +16% | -8.0% |
| 5-year return | +114% | -5.0% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 77/100 | 71/100 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Altria
Revenue of $6.1B in Q2 2026, net income $2.3B. Its largest reported line is Smokeable Products, 88% of the disclosed total.
PepsiCo
Revenue of $25B in Q3 2026, net income $3.0B. Its largest reported line is Pepsi Co Beverages North America, 30% of the disclosed total.
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