Stock Analysis
Monster Beverage CorporationMNST
P/E 42.11×· 5Y range 25.41–92.02×· 71th percentile of history
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters
AnalystsBuy33 analystsP/E 42.1× sits at the 71st percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
PMP Verdict
High quality, fairly valued
Strengths
- Profitability100
- Quality81
Strong fundamentals at a reasonable valuation.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 7/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 34.6 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 25.8% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Revenue CAGR 10.6% — durable top-line growth
- ✓Interest coverage 124.2× — debt well covered
What's happening with MNST
Profile
Strong profitability, moat, earnings quality and financial health; valuation lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation32/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (71th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (2.3%)5/25
- P/S (9.7x)12/25
- EV/EBIT (n/a)10/25
- Growth72/100 · Moderate
- Revenue CAGR (10.6%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (8.4%)12/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (10.8%)20/25
- Fwd implied growth (21.1%)20/25
- Profitability100/100 · Strong
- ROIC (38.7%)25/25
- ROE (25.8%)25/25
- Net margin (23.1%)25/25
- Operating margin (29.2%)25/25
- Financial Health75/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (34.56)25/25
- Current ratio (3.70)25/25
- Interest coverage (124.2x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (n/a)0/25
- Quality81/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-2.22)12/25
- FCF conversion (99%)22/25
- Margin stability (σ 4.9%)25/25
- Moat100/100 · Strong
- ROIC >12% years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Median gross margin (57.7%)25/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 18.9%)25/25
About Monster Beverage Corporation
Monster Beverage is a leader in the energy drink category within the nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverage market, generating two-thirds of revenue in the US and Canada. Show more
The well-known Monster trademark includes brands such as Monster Energy, Monster Ultra, Java Monster, and Juice Monster. The firm also owns other energy drink brands, such as Reign, NOS, Burn, Bang, and Mother, and brews and distributes beers and flavored malt beverages following the acquisition of a craft brewer in 2022. Monster controls branding and innovation but outsources beverage manufacturing and packaging to co-packers and finished goods distribution to bottlers in the global Coca-Cola system (pursuant to a 20-year agreement inked in 2015). Coke is the largest shareholder of Monster, owning a 20% stake.
Headquarters: CORONA, CA · Employees: 6,891 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
32DP/E (TTM)42.1xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 25.4x–92.0x · 71st pct
P/FCF42.2xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield2.3%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 1.1%–3.5% · 38th pct
P/S (TTM)9.72xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 6.3x–21.2x · 89th pct
EV/EBITDA30.7xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales9.4xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E34.8xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio10.86xD
Grade D: Very expensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio3.09D
Grade D: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
100A+ROIC38.7%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE25.8%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA20.4%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin23.1%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin29.2%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin55.5%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin22.8%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin21.3%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
72B+Revenue CAGR10.6%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR8.4%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)10.8%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth21.1%C
Grade C: MedAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-8.5%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income6.4%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue1.5%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
75B+Altman Z-Score34.56A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio3.70xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio3.10xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage124.2xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT—
Leverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.00xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt—
Cash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
81APiotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.22C
Grade C: Gray zoneEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion98.6%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability4.9%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue1.5%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.88xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Demel Ana Filed | Demel Ana | Grant / award | +539 | |
Hall Tiffany M. Filed | Hall Tiffany M. | Grant / award | +270 | |
JACKSON JEANNE P Filed | JACKSON JEANNE P | Grant / award | +670 | |
SCHLOSBERG HILTON H Filed | SCHLOSBERG HILTON H | Gift | -1690 | |
Gehring Rob L. Filed | Gehring Rob L. | Option exercise | -20000 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gehring Rob L. Filed | Gehring Rob L. | Tax withholding | -8760 | |
Gehring Rob L. Filed | Gehring Rob L. | Option exercise | +20.0K | |
Demel Ana Filed | Demel Ana | Grant / award | +243 |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
100A+ROIC >12% Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)57.7%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor18.9%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$1.09
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$3.49
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$9.56
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt—
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$2.77B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt—
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$8.25B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability5.76xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$89.61B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.54B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)
MNST is up 0.86% at the last close. Monster Beverage Corporation meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 34.56 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Monster Beverage Corporation converts about 23% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Return on equity of 25.8% is well above the market average.
See how MNST ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all MNST moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 | After-hours | 44.55 | +2.86% | 2.24 |
| Sep 28 | Regular | 41.89 | -2.84% | -2.02 |
| Sep 24 | Regular | 42.70 | -2.77% | -2.09 |
| Sep 24 | After-hours | 42.72 | -2.71% | -2.04 |
Frequently Asked Questions about MNST
What is the current Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) stock price?
MNST is trading at $45.73 at the last market close, up 0.86% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks MNST pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is MNST stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Monster Beverage Corporation's financial health at 75/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is MNST stock overvalued?
Monster Beverage Corporation trades at a trailing P/E of 42.1 and our valuation score rates it 32/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Monster Beverage Corporation report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for MNST. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Monster Beverage Corporation operate in?
Monster Beverage Corporation operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, within the Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Monster Beverage Corporation do?
Monster Beverage is a leader in the energy drink category within the nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverage market, generating two-thirds of revenue in the US and Canada.
About Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) Stock
Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters industry. As of the latest update, Monster Beverage Corporation is trading at $45.73, up 0.86% on the day with a market capitalization of $89.6 billion. The financial health score for MNST is 75/100, which indicates excellent financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for MNST stock.
MNST Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time MNST stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for MNST with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Monster Beverage Corporation across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 75/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for MNST.
- Sector peers: Compare MNST against 6 other consumer defensive stocks on key financial metrics.
Is MNST a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) as an investment. The financial health score of 75/100 suggests excellent financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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