Stocks analysis

Analysis for SYY

$82.15 +1.18 (+1.46%)
  • 📈 Growth — 18/30
  • 💰 Profitability — 16/20
  • 🏦 Financial Health — 12/20
  • 💵 Valuation — 14/20
  • ⚠️ Risk — 5/10
Overall Score: 65/100

Summary:


📈 Growth & Financial Trajectory

Over eight quarters from Q3 2024 to Q4 2026, Revenues rose from about $19.38B to $22.12B, roughly +14%. Net Income grew from ~$424.7M to $551.0M, about +30%. Gross margin stayed around 18.5%, and Operating Margin improved from about 3.7% to 4.4%, signaling modest leverage as volumes grew.

💰 Margins & Cash Flow

  • Gross Margin ~18.3–18.9% across periods; Operating margin trended up (3.7% to 4.4%).
  • Cash Flow: positive net cash from operating activities in most quarters; investing/financing cash flow was more volatile, but free cash flow remained positive in several periods.

🛡️ Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Balanced sheet shows assets in the low-to-mid $20s billions with liabilities in the high $20s billions; equity is modest. Consistent current assets exceed current liabilities in several quarters, suggesting resilience despite high liability levels.

⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks

  • Drivers: durable demand in foodservice distribution; scale benefits and cost-management.
  • Risks: cyclicality in foodservice spending; input-cost volatility and valuation sensitivity.

📊 Key Financial Fundamentals

Valuation Multiples
Market Cap $37.94B
P/E Ratio 21.61
Forward P/E 17.17
P/S Ratio 0.45
P/B Ratio 14.96
EV / EBITDA 12.20
Profitability & Returns
Gross Margin 18.50%
Operating Margin 3.66%
Net Margin 2.08%
ROE 75.42%
ROIC 11.01%
Financial Health & Liquidity
Current Ratio 1.28
Quick Ratio 0.73
Financial Scale & Cash Flow
Revenue $84.55B
Net Income $1.76B
FCF Yield 5.30%
Free Cash Flow $2.01B
Total Debt To Equity 5.07