Sysco Corporation (SYY) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Defensive · Food Distribution
EV/EBITDA
↓
12.16
↓-18% vs avg
5yr avg: 14.74
30Y Low6.6·High21.6
P/FCF
↓
20.97
↓-14% vs avg
5yr avg: 24.25
30Y Low12.0·High58.3
P/B Ratio
↓
20.57
-9% vs avg
5yr avg: 22.69
30Y Low3.7·High31.4
ROE
↑
97.5%
↓+14% vs avg
5yr avg: 85.5%
30Y Low12%·High102%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
3.47
↓-4% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.61
30Y Low0.8·High9.1
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
SYY Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Sysco Corporation trades at 20.9x earnings, 38% below its 5-year average of 33.5x, sitting at the 30th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 18.7x, the stock trades at a premium of 12%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 21.0x P/FCF, 14% below the 5-year average of 24.3x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $37.3B | $36.7B | $35.9B | $37.8B | $44.4B | $39.3B | $26.9B | $37.0B | $36.1B | $27.6B | $29.3B |
| Enterprise Value | $50.8B | $50.2B | $48.2B | $48.2B | $54.9B | $48.1B | $35.9B | $44.7B | $43.9B | $34.9B | $32.8B |
| P/E Ratio → | 20.91 | 20.11 | 18.35 | 21.38 | 32.70 | 75.09 | 124.52 | 22.10 | 25.29 | 24.20 | 30.94 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.65 | 0.77 | 0.51 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.50 | 0.58 |
| P/B Ratio | 20.57 | 19.79 | 18.99 | 18.52 | 31.37 | 24.78 | 22.54 | 14.58 | 14.20 | 11.20 | 8.24 |
| P/FCF | 20.97 | 20.63 | 16.65 | 18.23 | 38.32 | 27.44 | 29.93 | 21.53 | 24.62 | 17.86 | 20.05 |
| P/OCF | 13.90 | 13.67 | 12.02 | 13.19 | 24.77 | 20.66 | 16.61 | 15.35 | 16.76 | 12.37 | 14.73 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
SYY EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Sysco Corporation's enterprise value stands at 12.2x EBITDA, 18% below its 5-year average of 14.7x. The Consumer Defensive sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 10% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.62 | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.80 | 0.94 | 0.68 | 0.74 | 0.75 | 0.63 | 0.65 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.16 | 12.02 | 11.47 | 12.28 | 17.01 | 20.94 | 21.58 | 14.44 | 14.26 | 11.82 | 13.06 |
| EV / EBIT | 16.44 | 16.45 | 15.18 | 17.16 | 23.15 | 32.87 | 51.17 | 18.88 | 18.67 | 16.88 | 18.87 |
| EV / FCF | — | 28.17 | 22.33 | 23.25 | 47.40 | 33.59 | 39.97 | 25.98 | 29.92 | 22.59 | 22.46 |
SYY Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Sysco Corporation earns an operating margin of 3.8%, roughly in line with the Consumer Defensive sector average. Return on equity of 97.5% is exceptionally high — well above the sector median of 6.5%. ROIC of 15.7% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.7%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 18.4% | 18.4% | 18.5% | 18.3% | 17.9% | 18.2% | 18.7% | 19.0% | 18.9% | 19.1% | 17.9% |
| Operating Margin | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.9% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 97.5% | 97.5% | 99.4% | 102.4% | 90.5% | 37.7% | 11.6% | 65.9% | 57.1% | 38.0% | 21.4% |
| ROA | 7.1% | 7.1% | 8.2% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 9.3% | 8.0% | 6.6% | 5.5% |
| ROIC | 15.7% | 15.7% | 18.1% | 18.7% | 15.8% | 10.5% | 5.5% | 17.0% | 17.3% | 18.3% | 19.1% |
| ROCE | 19.0% | 19.0% | 21.4% | 22.0% | 17.1% | 9.6% | 5.4% | 20.0% | 20.0% | 17.2% | 17.7% |
SYY Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Sysco Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.5x, which is moderately leveraged (roughly in line with the sector average of 3.5x). Net debt stands at $13.4B ($14.5B total debt minus $1.1B cash). Interest coverage of 4.8x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 7.81 | 7.81 | 6.85 | 5.47 | 8.05 | 7.45 | 12.64 | 3.22 | 3.27 | 3.33 | 2.09 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.47 | 3.47 | 3.08 | 2.84 | 3.53 | 5.14 | 9.06 | 2.64 | 2.70 | 2.77 | 2.96 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 7.23 | 6.48 | 5.10 | 7.44 | 5.55 | 7.56 | 3.01 | 3.06 | 2.97 | 0.99 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.22 | 3.22 | 2.92 | 2.65 | 3.26 | 3.83 | 5.42 | 2.47 | 2.52 | 2.48 | 1.40 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 7.54 | 5.68 | 5.02 | 9.09 | 6.15 | 10.04 | 4.45 | 5.30 | 4.74 | 2.41 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.80 | 4.80 | 5.23 | 5.34 | 3.80 | 1.66 | 1.72 | 6.57 | 5.95 | 6.83 | 5.68 |
SYY Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.21x means Sysco Corporation can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.70x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | 1.21 | 1.20 | 1.24 | 1.20 | 1.47 | 1.84 | 1.33 | 1.21 | 1.32 | 2.27 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.72 | 0.69 | 0.96 | 1.38 | 0.81 | 0.74 | 0.83 | 1.67 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.41 | 0.90 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.14 | 0.88 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 3.04 | 3.16 | 3.34 | 3.11 | 2.40 | 2.34 | 3.35 | 3.25 | 3.12 | 3.01 |
| Inventory Turnover | 13.14 | 13.14 | 13.73 | 13.92 | 12.69 | 11.35 | 13.89 | 15.14 | 15.24 | 14.96 | 15.66 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 24.70 | 24.75 | 24.38 | 25.92 | 26.97 | 20.71 | 25.51 | 25.72 | 26.56 | 24.50 |
SYY Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Sysco Corporation returns 6.0% to shareholders annually — split between a 2.6% dividend yield and 3.3% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 54.7% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 4.8% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Payout Ratio | 54.7% | 54.7% | 51.6% | 56.3% | 70.6% | 175.0% | 397.4% | 46.3% | 50.5% | 61.2% | 73.6% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| FCF Yield | 4.8% | 4.8% | 6.0% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.3% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.0% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 9.4% | 9.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $490M | $503M | $510M | $514M | $514M | $514M | $523M | $529M | $549M | $577M |
Peer Comparison
Compare SYY with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SYYYou | $37B | 20.9 | 12.2 | 21.0 | 18.4% | 3.8% | 97.5% | 15.7% | 3.5 |
 USFD | $20B | 31.6 | 15.4 | 21.3 | 17.4% | 3.1% | 15.3% | 9.3% | 3.4 |
 PFG | $24B | 21.2 | 14.3 | 5.4 | 45.2% | 9.1% | 9.9% | 9.0% | 2.5 |
 CHEF | $4B | 55.8 | 21.1 | 43.6 | 24.2% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 7.7% | 5.1 |
 UNFI | $3B | -26.0 | 22.4 | 12.9 | 13.3% | -0.1% | -7.4% | -0.5% | 11.9 |
 SFM | $8B | 15.2 | 9.3 | 16.3 | 37.1% | 7.8% | 38.4% | 17.8% | 2.0 |
 WDFC | $4B | 33.3 | 40.1 | 53.4 | 55.1% | 16.7% | 36.5% | 26.2% | 0.9 |
 NABL | $565M | -33.1 | 9.0 | 7.5 | 76.8% | 11.3% | -2.2% | 3.9% | 4.5 |
 TSN | $20B | 40.8 | 9.8 | 16.8 | 6.5% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 4.1% | 3.2 |
 CAG | $6B | 5.3 | 8.2 | 4.7 | 25.9% | 11.8% | 12.9% | 6.0% | 4.7 |
 HRL | $13B | 27.7 | 15.7 | 24.8 | 15.6% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 2.9 |
| Consumer Defensive Median | — | 18.7 | 11.0 | 15.6 | 40.7% | 3.4% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 3.5 |
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SYY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SYY stock.
What is Sysco Corporation's P/E ratio?
Sysco Corporation's current P/E ratio is 20.9x. The historical average is 28.5x. This places it at the 30th percentile of its historical range.
What is Sysco Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Sysco Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 12.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.5x.
What is Sysco Corporation's ROE?
Sysco Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 97.5%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 39.0%.
Is SYY stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Sysco Corporation is trading at a P/E of 20.9x. This is at the 30th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Sysco Corporation's dividend yield?
Sysco Corporation's current dividend yield is 2.62% with a payout ratio of 54.7%.
What are Sysco Corporation's profit margins?
Sysco Corporation has 18.4% gross margin and 3.8% operating margin.
How much debt does Sysco Corporation have?
Sysco Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.5x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.