Value Investing

Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Coca-Cola's share price continues to outperform, while it is still attractively priced relative to peers.</li>
<li>High free cash flow generation and industry leading profitability set the company apart, even from the other leaders in beverages.</li>
<li>Although the company's strong international exposure results in lower return on capital, it offers a major competitive advantage.</li>
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Coca-Cola's share price continues to outperform, while it is still attractively priced relative to peers.
High free cash flow generation and industry leading profitability set the company apart, even from the other leaders in beverages.
Although the company's strong international exposure results in lower return on capital, it offers a major competitive advantage.


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Keurig Dr Pepper  / Equity Capital Markets

<ul><li>Keurig Dr Pepper’s stock has been on a flat trajectory as the company delivered another quarter with a decent net sales growth of 6.8% with fair gains across all business categories.</li><li>The company’s single-serve coffee pods have also seen a decent sales growth (4.3% in the last quarter).</li><li>Overall, we remain optimistic about Keurig Dr Pepper and maintain a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.</li></ul>

Keurig Dr Pepper’s stock has been on a flat trajectory as the company delivered another quarter with a decent net sales growth of 6.8% with fair gains across all business categories.The company’s single-serve coffee pods have also seen a decent sales growth (4.3% in the last quarter).Overall, we remain optimistic about Keurig Dr Pepper and maintain a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.

Keurig Dr Pepper: A Consistent Performer (12/2021)

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<li>Keurig Dr Pepper has undeniable competitive advantages in the face of its strong brand portfolio and distribution network.</li>
<li>Contrary to certain beliefs, the company is fairly valued on a short-term basis, but the business positioning is improving.</li>
<li>To get the full picture of KDP's valuation and business fundamentals, it's crucial to adjust for inconsistencies brought by the current accounting standards.</li>
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Keurig Dr Pepper has undeniable competitive advantages in the face of its strong brand portfolio and distribution network.
Contrary to certain beliefs, the company is fairly valued on a short-term basis, but the business positioning is improving.
To get the full picture of KDP's valuation and business fundamentals, it's crucial to adjust for inconsistencies brought by the current accounting standards.


Keurig Dr Pepper: Not What It Looks Like On The Surface

<ul><li>Keurig Dr Pepper delivered yet another all-around beat backed by a strong in-market performance with a big boost from beverage concentrates and the Latin America beverage segment.</li><li>The company witnessed a strong growth in categories such as carbonated soft drinks, premium unflavored water, enhanced flavored water, apple juice, apple sauce, and coconut water.</li><li>Its growth numbers were in green across all key brands including Dr Pepper, Sunkist, A&W, 7UP, CORE Hydration, Evian, Bai, Motts apple juice and apple sauce, Polar, and Vita Coco.</li></ul>

Keurig Dr Pepper delivered yet another all-around beat backed by a strong in-market performance with a big boost from beverage concentrates and the Latin America beverage segment.The company witnessed a strong growth in categories such as carbonated soft drinks, premium unflavored water, enhanced flavored water, apple juice, apple sauce, and coconut water.Its growth numbers were in green across all key brands including Dr Pepper, Sunkist, A&W, 7UP, CORE Hydration, Evian, Bai, Motts apple juice and apple sauce, Polar, and Vita Coco.

Keurig Dr Pepper - Investment Thesis, Key Drivers, Financial & Price Forecasts, DCF Valuation

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Oshadhi Kumarasiri

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Beyond Meat mainly operates in the US, however, they also distribute their products internationally using distributors in Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.
The Company had its IPO recently at $25.00 per share. On the first trading day, Beyond Meat share price closed at $65.75 and the price has rallied up to $89.35 per share by 17th May 2019 to return more than 250% on the IPO price.

Beyond Meat Inc (BYND US) is a plant-based meat alternatives producer based out of the US. The company sells its products through retail stores and restaurants. The retail segment accounts for around 70% of sales while the restaurant segment accounts for the remaining 30%. Their products include both frozen (ready-to-heat) and fresh products marketed as either Beyond Burger (which accounts for 71% of revenue), Beyond Sausage, Beyond Beef Crumbles or Beyond Chicken Strips.  As of FY2018, the fresh food platform accounts for about 70% of sales in the retail segment and 85% of sales in the restaurant and foodservice segment.
Beyond Meat mainly operates in the US, however, they also distribute their products internationally using distributors in Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.
The Company had its IPO recently at $25.00 per share. On the first trading day, Beyond Meat share price closed at $65.75 and the price has rallied up to $89.35 per share by 17th May 2019 to return more than 250% on the IPO price.

United States

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. manufactures and distributes non-alcoholic beverages. The Company offers soft drinks, juices, teas, mixers, water, and other beverages. Keurig Dr Pepper serves customers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP US)

Coca-Cola: Still Holding The Crown

Coca-Cola's share price continues to outperform, while it is still attractively priced relative to peers. High free cash flow generation and...

Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA

Keurig Dr Pepper: A Consistent Performer (12/2021)

Keurig Dr Pepper’s stock has been on a flat trajectory as the company delivered another quarter with a decent net sales growth of 6.8% with fair...

Baptista Research

Keurig Dr Pepper: Not What It Looks Like On The Surface

Keurig Dr Pepper has undeniable competitive advantages in the face of its strong brand portfolio and distribution network. Contrary to certain...

Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA

Keurig Dr Pepper - Investment Thesis, Key Drivers, Financial & Price Forecasts, DCF Valuation

Keurig Dr Pepper delivered yet another all-around beat backed by a strong in-market performance with a big boost from beverage concentrates and...

Baptista Research

Beyond Meat: Still Some Meat Left

Beyond Meat Inc (BYND US) is a plant-based meat alternatives producer based out of the US. The company sells its products through retail stores and...

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

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