Keurig Dr Pepper Inc (KDP)vsUniversal Corporation (UVV)
KDP
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc
$34.93
+0.20%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $47.11B
UVV
Universal Corporation
$39.55
-0.03%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc generates 604% more annual revenue ($20.09B vs $2.85B). KDP leads profitability with a 7.1% profit margin vs 0.7%. KDP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.98. KDP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
KDP
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
UVV
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+62.8%
Fair Value
$80.29
Current Price
$34.93
$45.36 discount
Margin of Safety
-4.7%
Fair Value
$50.51
Current Price
$39.55
$10.96 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 75.6% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 5.7% — below average capital efficiency
7.1% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KDP
The strongest argument for KDP centers on Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 75.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UVV
The strongest argument for UVV centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : KDP
The primary concerns for KDP are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : UVV
The primary concerns for UVV are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 53.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KDP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while UVV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
UVV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.57 — expect wider price swings.
KDP is growing revenue faster at 75.6% — sustainability is the question.
KDP generates stronger free cash flow (714M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KDP scores higher overall (63/100 vs 42/100) and 75.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is a beverage company in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Universal Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Universal Corporation processes and supplies leaf tobacco and plant ingredients worldwide. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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