Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV)vsPepsiCo Inc (PEP)
FNV
Franco-Nevada Corporation
$232.11
+1.78%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $45.21B
PEP
PepsiCo Inc
$154.62
-1.07%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $213.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PepsiCo Inc generates 5191% more annual revenue ($95.45B vs $1.80B). FNV leads profitability with a 61.6% profit margin vs 9.2%. PEP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.68. FNV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
FNV
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
PEP
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-54.5%
Fair Value
$166.74
Current Price
$232.11
$65.37 premium
Margin of Safety
-1.0%
Fair Value
$154.81
Current Price
$154.62
$0.19 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 62 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 76.1%
Revenue surging 85.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 108.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 44 in profit
Earnings expanding 27.8% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 9.9x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FNV
The strongest argument for FNV centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 61.6% and operating margin at 76.1%. Revenue growth of 85.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PEP
The strongest argument for PEP centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : FNV
The primary concerns for FNV are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow. A P/E of 40.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : PEP
The primary concerns for PEP are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FNV profiles as a growth stock while PEP is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FNV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
FNV is growing revenue faster at 85.8% — sustainability is the question.
PEP generates stronger free cash flow (-406M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FNV scores higher overall (68/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 61.6% margins and 85.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Franco-Nevada Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Franco-Nevada Corporation is a gold-focused royalty and flow company in the United States, Latin America, Canada, Australia, Europe and Africa, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Visit Website →PepsiCo Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
PepsiCo, Inc. is an American based multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation headquartered in Harrison, New York, in the hamlet of Purchase. PepsiCo's business encompasses all aspects of the food and beverage market. It oversees the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of its products.
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