Is The Hershey Co. overvalued or undervalued?
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, positioning it competitively against peers like Kellanova and McCormick, despite a 1-year stock return of 2.09% compared to the S&P 500's 14.08%.
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 to its peers, Kellanova has a P/E of 26.43 and an EV to EBITDA of 17.71, while McCormick & Co., Inc. has a P/E of 24.07 and an EV to EBITDA of 17.87, indicating that The Hershey Co. is positioned competitively within its industry. Notably, the company's recent stock performance has lagged behind the S&P 500, with a 1-year return of 2.09% compared to the S&P 500's 14.08%, which reinforces the fair valuation perspective.
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