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Dated answer · 2026-09-01

GILD or PEP: which is the higher-quality business?

Same dated snapshot (2026-09-01): GILD scores 100/100 vs PEP 100/100 on the rule-based Berkshire checklist (very high vs very high band). Quality grades the business only — the lower-quality name can still be the better deal at the right price.

Snapshot2026-09-01 · source: yahoo
GILD (Gilead)PEP (PepsiCo)
Market / sectorus · Healthcareus · Consumer Staples
Price$148.86$139.72
Quality score100/100100/100
Engine signalLONG · 313 bars · uPnL +34.0%LONG · 4 bars · uPnL -2.6%
Total return+34.0%-7.8%

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