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Performance

PEP vs. MCD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) and McDonald's Corporation (MCD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-10.82%
10.02%
PEP
MCD

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, PEP achieves a -4.60% return, which is significantly lower than MCD's -0.04% return. Over the past 10 years, PEP has underperformed MCD with an annualized return of 7.92%, while MCD has yielded a comparatively higher 14.61% annualized return.


PEP

YTD

-4.60%

1M

-9.56%

6M

-10.82%

1Y

-2.10%

5Y (annualized)

6.44%

10Y (annualized)

7.92%

MCD

YTD

-0.04%

1M

-8.04%

6M

10.02%

1Y

8.13%

5Y (annualized)

11.03%

10Y (annualized)

14.61%

Fundamentals


PEPMCD
Market Cap$225.47B$216.08B
EPS$6.79$11.29
PE Ratio24.2026.45
PEG Ratio1.952.72
Total Revenue (TTM)$91.92B$25.94B
Gross Profit (TTM)$50.43B$14.42B
EBITDA (TTM)$17.69B$13.04B

Key characteristics


PEPMCD
Sharpe Ratio-0.160.45
Sortino Ratio-0.120.73
Omega Ratio0.991.09
Calmar Ratio-0.170.46
Martin Ratio-0.541.03
Ulcer Index4.91%7.78%
Daily Std Dev16.33%17.82%
Max Drawdown-40.41%-73.62%
Current Drawdown-15.59%-8.04%

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Correlation

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The correlation between PEP and MCD is 0.35, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

PEP vs. MCD - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) and McDonald's Corporation (MCD). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for PEP, currently valued at -0.16, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.00-0.160.45
The chart of Sortino ratio for PEP, currently valued at -0.12, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.00-0.120.73
The chart of Omega ratio for PEP, currently valued at 0.99, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.000.991.09
The chart of Calmar ratio for PEP, currently valued at -0.17, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.00-0.170.46
The chart of Martin ratio for PEP, currently valued at -0.54, compared to the broader market-10.000.0010.0020.0030.00-0.541.03
PEP
MCD

The current PEP Sharpe Ratio is -0.16, which is lower than the MCD Sharpe Ratio of 0.45. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of PEP and MCD, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio-1.00-0.500.000.501.001.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.16
0.45
PEP
MCD

Dividends

PEP vs. MCD - Dividend Comparison

PEP's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.32%, more than MCD's 2.29% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
PEP
PepsiCo, Inc.
3.32%2.92%2.51%2.45%2.71%2.78%3.25%2.64%2.83%2.76%2.68%2.70%
MCD
McDonald's Corporation
2.29%2.10%2.15%1.96%2.35%2.39%2.36%2.23%2.97%2.91%3.50%3.22%

Drawdowns

PEP vs. MCD - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PEP drawdown since its inception was -40.41%, smaller than the maximum MCD drawdown of -73.62%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PEP and MCD. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-15.59%
-8.04%
PEP
MCD

Volatility

PEP vs. MCD - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) is 4.82%, while McDonald's Corporation (MCD) has a volatility of 7.41%. This indicates that PEP experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MCD based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%8.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
4.82%
7.41%
PEP
MCD

Financials

PEP vs. MCD - Financials Comparison

This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between PepsiCo, Inc. and McDonald's Corporation. You can select fields from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to easily visualize and compare the financial health of both companies.


Quarterly
Annual

Total Revenue: Total amount of money received from sales and other business activities


Values in USD except per share items