Sysco (SYY) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Sysco

NYSE•Consumer Defensive•Food Distribution

$83.54+0.33(<0.01%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$37.90B

P/E

21.6x

P/S

0.4x

P/B

14.2x

Sysco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the sale, marketing, and distribution of food and related products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, and other foodservice customers. It operates through U.S. Foodservice Operations, International Foodservice Operations, SYGMA, and Other segments. The company distributes frozen food, such as meats, seafood, fully prepared entrées, fruits, vegetables, and desserts; canned and dry food; fresh meats and seafood; dairy and beverage products; imported specialties; and fresh produce. It also supplies paper products, including disposable napkins, plates, and cups; tableware comprising glassware and silverware; cookware consisting of pots, pans, and utensils; restaurant and kitchen equipment and supplies; and cleaning supplies. The company operates in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Sweden, and internationally. Sysco Corporation was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

How this company scores

AverageMetricSide Score: 59/100

Strongest: Cash & Earnings Quality (23/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (10/25).

Profitability13/25

Growth13/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags10/25

Cash & Earnings Quality23/25

Strengths

Rising free cash flowHigh ROECash-backed earningsImproving leverage

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 21.6x5y range 17.7x – 251.3x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 0.4x5y range 0.4x – 0.8x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 14.2x5y range 14.2x – 32.2x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Earnings Quality

Watch

FCF/Net Income has dropped below 0.7x in 3 quarters — monitor for earnings quality deterioration.

Leverage Risk

Red Flag

D/E ratio is 4.6 — heavily leveraged and vulnerable to rising rates or cash flow dips.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $37.90B

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $84.55B
Q. Revenue: $22.12B
TTM EBITDA: $4.07B
TTM Op. Income: $3.10B
Q. Op. Income: $984.00M
TTM Net Income: $1.76B
Q. Net Income: $552.00M
EPS: $1.152
Shares Out.: $479.02M

$84.55B in TTM revenue grew 3.9% YoY, reaching $22.12B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $4.07B and TTM operating income of $3.10B show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $1.76B means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 7 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 18.7%
EBITDA Margin: 5.6%
Op. Margin: 4.4%
Net Margin: 2.5%

Op. margin of 4.4% is up 0.3% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 2.5% and gross margin of 18.7% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Over the past year, operating margin is up 6% — an improving trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 21.6x
P/S Ratio: 0.4x
P/B Ratio: 14.2x

At 21.6x P/E, the stock trades within typical market levels. P/S of 0.4x and P/B of 14.2x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is up 9% — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $28.40B
Cash: $1.79B
Long-Term Debt: $12.31B
Book Value: $2.67B
D/E Ratio: 4.6
Debt/EBITDA: 10.0

With $28.40B in assets and $12.31B in long-term debt, D/E is 4.6and book value is $2.67B — elevated leverage, meaning significant financial risk in a downturn. Over the past year, debt/equity is down 32% — an improving trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $1.18B
TTM Free Cash Flow: $1.94B
FCF Margin: 2.3%
FCF / Net Income: 1.1

TTM FCF of $1.94B on $1.18B in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.1x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has risen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.