Valuation dashboard for Sysco Corporation (SYY) with P/E 20.46, P/B 9.16, EV/EBITDA 11.7 and dividend yield 2.83%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Consumer Defensive companies.
Sysco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the marketing and distribution of various food and related products to the foodservice or food-away-from-home industry in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and internationally. It operates through U.S. Foodservice Operations, International Foodservice Operations, SYGMA, and Other segments.
Where would it trade at its usual multiples?
Versus its usual multiples: cheap · Current P/E 20.5× · Multiples range: $82.49 · $92.27.
At the decade median (24.5×) $92 (+20%); at its sector median (21.9×) $82 (+7%). Implied price from applying the reference multiples to today's earnings (or book value, or FFO) per share. Not a fair value: it is where the stock would trade at its usual multiples.
Analysis Summary
Sysco Corporation reported revenue of $84.55B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 10.5%. Net income reached $1.76B, with a 27.4% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 18.5%, operating margin 3.5%, net margin 2.1%.
At $76.94 (closing price, November 4, 2026), SYY trades at a P/E of 20.46 and an ROE of 64.03%. Market capitalisation stands at $37.8B, placing it among large-cap names.
Balance sheet quality for SYY: debt-to-equity ratio of 3.79, current ratio of 1.46 over the last 12 months. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 20.46 |
| Price / Book | 9.16 |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.7 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.83% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYY | Sysco Corporation | $37.8B | 20.46 | 9.16 | 64.0% |
| CHEF | The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. | $4.6B | 46.45 | 6.04 | 16.1% |
| USFD | US Foods Holding Corp. | $23.8B | 33.82 | 5.18 | 16.7% |
| PFGC | Performance Food Group Co | $17.3B | 43.65 | 3.40 | 8.2% |
| UNFI | United Natural Foods, Inc. | $2.9B | 35.93 | 1.80 | 5.3% |
Price
| Price | $76.94 (closing price, November 4, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $37.8B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 64.03% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 10.94% |
| Return on Assets | 5.93% |
| Gross Margin | 18.54% |
| Operating Margin | 3.54% |
| Net Margin | 2.12% |
Related companies: CHEF · USFD · PFGC · UNFI
Explore sector: Consumer Defensive · Food Distribution
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