Big Decline for MDLZ, but Do CPB’s Margins and Growth Give It the Edge?
Campbell’s (CPB) offers superior revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and relatively lower valuation vs Mondelez International (MDLZ), suggesting you may be better off investing in CPB
- CPB’s quarterly revenue growth was 4.5%, vs. MDLZ’s 0.2%.
- In addition, its Last 12 Months growth came in at 8.6%, ahead of MDLZ’s 0.9%.
- CPB’s LTM margin is higher: 12.9% vs. MDLZ’s 12.5%.
MDLZ manufactures and markets snack foods and beverages worldwide, offering biscuits, chocolates, gums, and candies with brands like Cadbury, Milka, and Toblerone. CPB manufactures and markets food and beverages, including meals, snacks, and beverages, across the U.S. and Canada, serving retail and foodservice markets.
Valuation & Performance Overview
| MDLZ | CPB | Preferred | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valuation | |||
| P/EBIT Ratio | 18.5 | 7.3 | CPB |
| Revenue Growth | |||
| Last Quarter | 0.2% | 4.5% | CPB |
| Last 12 Months | 0.9% | 8.6% | CPB |
| Last 3 Year Average | 7.7% | 6.6% | MDLZ |
| Operating Margins | |||
| Last 12 Months | 12.5% | 12.9% | CPB |
| Last 3 Year Average | 14.6% | 13.2% | MDLZ |
| Momentum | |||
| Last 3 Year Return | 9.7% | -28.8% | MDLZ |
Note: For “Last 3 Year Return” metric, preferred stock is one with higher returns unless the returns are too high (>300%) which creates risk of sell off.
See more revenue details: MDLZ Revenue Comparison | CPB Revenue Comparison
See more margin details: MDLZ Operating Income Comparison | CPB Operating Income Comparison
But do these numbers tell the full story? Read Buy or Fear CPB Stock to see if Campbell’s’s edge holds up under the hood or if Mondelez International still has cards to play (see Buy or Fear MDLZ Stock).
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Historical Market Performance
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | Avg | Best | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||||
| MDLZ Return | 9% | 16% | 3% | 11% | -15% | 11% | 46% | ||
| CPB Return | 1% | -7% | 35% | -21% | 0% | -22% | -21% | ||
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 8% | 98% | <=== | |
| Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||||
| MDLZ Win Rate | 58% | 50% | 42% | 42% | 42% | 67% | 50% | ||
| CPB Win Rate | 50% | 50% | 83% | 33% | 50% | 17% | 47% | ||
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 50% | 61% | <=== | |
| Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||||
| MDLZ Max Drawdown | -24% | -9% | -16% | -7% | -17% | -6% | -13% | ||
| CPB Max Drawdown | -16% | -15% | -3% | -31% | -5% | -26% | -16% | ||
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | -12% | <=== | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] 2025 data is for the year till date (YTD)
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year