Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 20.5x · EV/EBITDA 12.1x · ROE 77.7%. (1997–2026 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $36.8B | $39.8B | $36.7B | $35.9B | $37.8B | $44.4B | $39.3B | $26.9B | $37.0B | $36.1B | $27.6B |
| Enterprise Value | $49.9B | $53.0B | $50.2B | $48.2B | $48.2B | $54.9B | $48.1B | $35.9B | $44.7B | $43.9B | $34.9B |
| P/E Ratio → | 20.54 | 22.63 | 20.11 | 18.35 | 21.38 | 32.70 | 75.09 | 124.52 | 22.10 | 25.29 | 24.20 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.43 | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.65 | 0.77 | 0.51 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.50 |
| P/B Ratio | 13.86 | 14.93 | 19.79 | 18.99 | 18.52 | 31.37 | 24.78 | 22.54 | 14.58 | 14.20 | 11.20 |
| P/FCF | 16.76 | 20.54 | 22.91 | 16.65 | 18.23 | 38.32 | 27.44 | 29.93 | 21.53 | 24.62 | 17.86 |
| P/OCF | 13.93 | 15.09 | 14.64 | 12.02 | 13.19 | 24.77 | 20.66 | 16.61 | 15.35 | 16.76 | 12.37 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.63 | 0.62 | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.80 | 0.94 | 0.68 | 0.74 | 0.75 | 0.63 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.08 | 12.54 | 12.02 | 11.47 | 12.28 | 17.01 | 20.94 | 21.58 | 14.44 | 14.26 | 11.82 |
| EV / EBIT | 16.13 | 17.70 | 16.45 | 15.18 | 17.16 | 23.15 | 32.87 | 51.17 | 18.88 | 18.67 | 16.88 |
| EV / FCF | — | 27.34 | 31.27 | 22.33 | 23.25 | 47.40 | 33.59 | 39.97 | 25.98 | 29.92 | 22.59 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 18.5% | 18.5% | 18.4% | 18.5% | 18.3% | 17.9% | 18.2% | 18.7% | 19.0% | 18.9% | 19.1% |
| Operating Margin | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.8% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 77.7% | 77.7% | 97.5% | 99.4% | 102.4% | 90.5% | 37.7% | 11.6% | 65.9% | 57.1% | 38.0% |
| ROA | 6.4% | 6.4% | 7.1% | 8.2% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 9.3% | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| ROIC | 14.9% | 14.9% | 15.7% | 18.1% | 18.7% | 15.8% | 10.5% | 5.5% | 17.0% | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| ROCE | 17.8% | 17.8% | 19.0% | 21.4% | 22.0% | 17.1% | 9.6% | 5.4% | 20.0% | 20.0% | 17.2% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 5.61 | 5.61 | 7.81 | 6.85 | 5.47 | 8.05 | 7.45 | 12.64 | 3.22 | 3.27 | 3.33 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.54 | 3.54 | 3.47 | 3.08 | 2.84 | 3.53 | 5.14 | 9.06 | 2.64 | 2.70 | 2.77 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 4.94 | 7.23 | 6.48 | 5.10 | 7.44 | 5.55 | 7.56 | 3.01 | 3.06 | 2.97 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.12 | 3.12 | 3.22 | 2.92 | 2.65 | 3.26 | 3.83 | 5.42 | 2.47 | 2.52 | 2.48 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 6.80 | 8.37 | 5.68 | 5.02 | 9.09 | 6.15 | 10.04 | 4.45 | 5.30 | 4.74 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.17 | 4.17 | 4.80 | 5.23 | 5.34 | 3.80 | 1.66 | 1.72 | 6.57 | 5.95 | 6.83 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.21 | 1.20 | 1.24 | 1.20 | 1.47 | 1.84 | 1.33 | 1.21 | 1.32 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.72 | 0.69 | 0.96 | 1.38 | 0.81 | 0.74 | 0.83 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.11 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.41 | 0.90 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.14 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 2.98 | 3.04 | 3.16 | 3.34 | 3.11 | 2.40 | 2.34 | 3.35 | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Inventory Turnover | 12.91 | 12.91 | 13.14 | 13.73 | 13.92 | 12.69 | 11.35 | 13.89 | 15.14 | 15.24 | 14.96 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 25.32 | 24.70 | 24.75 | 24.38 | 25.92 | 26.97 | 20.71 | 25.51 | 25.72 | 26.56 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 59.0% | 59.0% | 54.7% | 51.6% | 56.3% | 70.6% | 175.0% | 397.4% | 46.3% | 50.5% | 61.2% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.9% | 4.4% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| FCF Yield | 6.0% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 6.0% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 9.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $481M | $490M | $503M | $510M | $514M | $514M | $514M | $523M | $529M | $549M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SYY stock.
Sysco Corporation's current P/E ratio is 20.5x. The historical average is 28.5x. This places it at the 27th percentile of its historical range.
Sysco Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 12.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.6x.
Sysco Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 77.7%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 40.9%.
Based on historical data, Sysco Corporation is trading at a P/E of 20.5x. This is at the 27th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Sysco Corporation's current dividend yield is 2.81% with a payout ratio of 59.0%.
Sysco Corporation has 18.5% gross margin and 3.7% operating margin.
Sysco Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.5x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Leverage and thin margin cushion
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Premium Earnings Multiple Versus Forward Discount
Based on reported figures, SYY trades at a trailing P/E of 20.56 but a forward P/E of 16.41, implying consensus expects roughly 25 percent earnings growth ahead against a backdrop of 3.2 percent revenue growth.
The gap between trailing and forward multiples suggests the market is pricing in a recovery in earnings from the recent EPS volatility rather than in the top-line trend. A PEG of 0.71 appears attractive only if that forward earnings expansion materializes, and investors should monitor whether margin improvement, not volume, drives it. The P/FCF of 18.56 is less flattering than the P/E, consistent with cash conversion that depends heavily on working capital timing.
Thin Operating Margin Limits Earnings Cushion
Reported operating margins ranged between 3.0 and 4.7 percent over ten quarters, with the latest at 3.3 percent, leaving net margins near 2 percent that appear vulnerable to fuel, labor, or spoilage cost shocks.
Gross margin has held tightly between 18.1 and 18.9 percent, indicating purchasing scale is defending unit economics, yet little of that gross profit reaches the bottom line. Net margin is the more reliable gauge of earning power for this distribution model than gross margin, since operating costs are largely fixed in warehouses and fleets. The modest net margin suggests limited room for error if volume softens.
Debt Burden Easing Off a Stretched Base
According to Sysco's reported quarterly figures, debt-to-equity fell from 7.81 in 2025Q4 to 3.79 in 2027Q1, while interest coverage improved from 5.31 to 3.63 over the same span, a mixed signal on debt service comfort.
The decline in D/E appears driven mainly by equity rebuilding through retained earnings rather than debt repayment, so the improvement may overstate deleveraging. Interest coverage has moved lower in the most recent quarter despite the lower leverage ratio, which warrants monitoring. Debt/EBITDA around 15.7x remains elevated for a business with thin margins.
Working Capital Days Swing With Payables Timing
Based on Sysco's reported quarterly figures, the cash conversion cycle moved between 16 and 20 days, with receivable and payable days broadly stable, suggesting cash flow variability stems mainly from timing rather than structural inefficiency.
Asset turnover near 0.74 to 0.83 reflects a capital-intensive distribution network relative to revenue, consistent with the fixed fleet and warehouse base. Stable DSO and DPO indicate that supplier financing is not materially stretched, which would otherwise be a concern. The swings in operating cash flow appear to track inventory and working capital reversals more than payment terms.
Current Ratio Adequate but Quick Ratio Thin
As reported in quarterly statements, the current ratio ranged from 1.15 to 1.46 while the quick ratio stayed between 0.65 and 0.95, indicating liquidity that depends on inventory conversion under normal conditions.
A quick ratio below 1.0 across all ten quarters means near-term obligations rely on inventory turning into cash, which is typically reliable for food distribution but less so under severe demand shocks. Cash balances ranging from roughly $0.7B to $3.2B provide some cushion, though the position would likely tighten quickly if working capital reverses. Investors should monitor the quick ratio trajectory against the current ratio.
Debt/Equity Decline May Mislead on Balance Sheet
The most commonly misapplied ratio for this business is debt-to-equity, which at 3.79 in 2027Q1 is driven more by a rebuilding equity denominator than by any meaningful reduction in total debt near $15B.
For a distributor with substantial lease and fixed-asset obligations, debt-to-EBITDA or lease-adjusted leverage offers a more complete picture than headline D/E. Equity recovered from a depressed base, which inflates the ratio improvement. Investors should evaluate leverage against cash flow generation and interest coverage rather than the D/E trend alone.