Is The Hershey Co. overvalued or undervalued?

Oct 19 2025 11:54 AM IST
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As of October 17, 2025, The Hershey Co. is fairly valued with a P/E ratio of 21 and an EV to EBITDA of 15.74, outperforming peers like Kellanova and McCormick, but has underperformed the S&P 500 with a return of only 2.09% over the past year.
As of 17 October 2025, the valuation grade for The Hershey Co. has moved from very expensive to fair. The company appears to be fairly valued based on its current metrics. Key ratios include a P/E ratio of 21, an EV to EBITDA of 15.74, and a Price to Book Value of 7.66.

In comparison with peers, Kellanova has a P/E of 26.43 and an EV to EBITDA of 17.71, while McCormick & Co., Inc. shows a P/E of 24.07 and an EV to EBITDA of 17.87. This suggests that The Hershey Co. is positioned competitively within its industry. Notably, the company's stock has underperformed against the S&P 500 over the past year, returning only 2.09% compared to the index's 14.08%, which further supports the notion that it is fairly valued at this time.
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