Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc (COKE) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
Defensive regional monopoly power is fighting a $3B debt surge and insider selling that caps the current valuation premium.
Investment score: 64/100
Analysis as of
Is Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
COKE offers impressive operational efficiency but recently transitioned to an aggressive capital structure. Holding is prudent until debt levels stabilize.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 45/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 72/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 78/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 85/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 30/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 40/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 60/100 (weight 15%)
Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for COKE
- Exceptional Operational Efficiency
What speaks against COKE
- Capital Structure Deterioration
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COKE | 25.0x | 2.1x | 16.9x | 39.3% | 7.7% | 4.3% |
| KO | 26.4x | 7.3x | 20.5x | 61.7% | 27.8% | 3.5% |
| PEP | 22.6x | 2.1x | 14.7x | 54.1% | 9.2% | 4.5% |
| MNST | 46.9x | 10.9x | 33.7x | 55.5% | 23.1% | 2.2% |
| KDP | 24.7x | 2.7x | 17.3x | 53.8% | 10.8% | 3.5% |
| PRMW.TO | 16.2x | 2.2x | 13.5x | 64.2% | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Peer median | 24.7x | 2.7x | 17.3x | 55.5% | 10.8% | 3.5% |
Frequently asked questions about Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc (COKE)
Is COKE stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc as HOLD with an investment score of 64/100. COKE offers impressive operational efficiency but recently transitioned to an aggressive capital structure. Holding is prudent until debt levels stabilize. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is COKE stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for COKE is HOLD with an investment score of 64/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.