Stock Analysis
Constellation Brands, Inc.STZ
P/E 11.66×· 5Y range 10.60–483.43×· bottom 3% of history
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Beverages
AnalystsBuy29 analystsP/E 11.7× sits at the 3rd percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 1% of debt · Q3 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, cheap valuation
Strengths
- Profitability82
- Quality81
Risks
- Growth26
Mixed business trading cheap — priced for skepticism.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 7/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓ROE 25.0% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓P/E 11.7× at bottom 3% of 5-year history
What's happening with STZ
Profile
Strong valuation, profitability and earnings quality; growth lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation90/100 · Strong
- P/E vs own history (3th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (8.3%)25/25
- P/S (2.4x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (11.7x)20/25
- Growth26/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (0.9%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (19.3%)20/25
- Profitability82/100 · Strong
- ROIC (12.1%)12/25
- ROE (25.0%)20/25
- Net margin (20.9%)25/25
- Operating margin (30.2%)25/25
- Financial Health53/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (2.61)18/25
- Current ratio (1.34)12/25
- Interest coverage (7.9x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 48%)5/25
- Quality81/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-7.66)25/25
- FCF conversion (96%)22/25
- Margin stability (σ 8.5%)12/25
- Moat50/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (2/9 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (50.4%)20/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -0.8%)5/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠4 loss-making years in recent history
About Constellation Brands, Inc.
Constellation Brands is the largest provider of alcoholic beverages across the beer, wine, and spirits categories in the US, generating more than 90% of revenue from Mexican beer imports under top-selling brands such as Modelo and Corona. Show more
The rest of the business includes some remaining wine and spirits brands, categories where the company has pruned assets in recent years. With its exclusive rights tied to the Mexican beer brands effective only in the US, the firm has limited revenue exposure to international markets. Constellation owns a 10% stake in Canopy Growth, a medicinal and recreational cannabis producer in Canada, and has a 50/50 joint venture with glass manufacturer Owens-Illinois in Mexico.
Headquarters: ROCHESTER, NY · Employees: 9,400 · 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
90A+P/E (TTM)11.6xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 10.6x–483.4x · 3rd pct
P/FCF11.9xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield8.3%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.9%–9.5% · 97th pct
P/S (TTM)2.41xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 2.1x–5.6x · 4th pct
EV/EBIT11.7xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 10.3x–327.2x · 7th pct
EV/Sales3.5xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E9.7xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.88xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio3.85D
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 Yield3.23%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio36.8%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
82AROIC12.1%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE25.0%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA8.8%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin20.9%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin30.2%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin52.7%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin20.0%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin19.2%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
26ERevenue CAGR0.9%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth19.3%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)-11.2%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income3.7%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.8%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
53CAltman Z-Score2.61C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.34xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.26xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage7.9xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment5.7yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT3.8xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.38xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.01xD
Grade D: ThinCash 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-7.66A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion95.6%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability8.5%C
Grade C: AverageEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue8.9%C
Grade C: AverageTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.42xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Flatley Edith Morgan Filed | Flatley Edith Morgan | Grant / award | +1.4K | |
Madero Garza Jose Manuel Filed | Madero Garza Jose Manuel | Grant / award | +1.4K | |
Clark Christy Filed | Clark Christy | Grant / award | +1.4K | |
Zaramella Luca Filed | Zaramella Luca | Grant / award | +1.4K | |
Hernandez Ernesto M Filed | Hernandez Ernesto M | Grant / award | +1.4K |
Show 3 more filingsShow fewer filings
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Daniels Jennifer Filed | Daniels Jennifer | Grant / award | +1.4K | |
Baldwin Christopher J Filed | Baldwin Christopher J | Grant / award | +1.4K | |
SANDS ROBERT Filed | SANDS ROBERT | Grant / award | +1.4K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
50CROIC >12% Years2/9 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)50.4%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 Floor-0.8%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$11.27
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.58
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$50.57
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$10.66B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$152.40M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$10.51B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$7.71B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.58xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$22.18B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.44B
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 Aug 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ)
STZ is up 1.37% at the last close. Constellation Brands, Inc. meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 2.61 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out. Beneish M-Score of -7.66 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Constellation Brands, Inc. converts about 20% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~5.7 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Constellation Brands, Inc. posted a net loss in 4 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2017–2026).
- At a valuation score of 90/100, STZ trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 11.6).
- Return on equity of 25.0% is well above the market average.
- The stock currently yields 3.2% in dividends.
See how STZ ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Earnings
View earnings calendar →Recent Earnings Results
| Date | Time | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise | Rev Est. | Rev Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | After-Hrs | $3.60 | $3.74 | +3.8% | $2.6B | $2.6B |
Recent Market Moves
See all STZ moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8 | Regular | 123.62 | +4.41% | 3.58 |
| Oct 8 | After-hours | 123.49 | +4.31% | 3.50 |
| Oct 7 | Regular | 118.54 | +2.48% | 2.22 |
| Oct 6 | After-hours | 110.36 | -2.60% | -2.08 |
Frequently Asked Questions about STZ
What is the current Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) stock price?
STZ is trading at $131.35 at the last market close, up 1.37% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks STZ pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is STZ stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Constellation Brands, Inc.'s financial health at 53/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is STZ stock overvalued?
Constellation Brands, Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 11.6 and our valuation score rates it 90/100 (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 Constellation Brands, Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for STZ. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Constellation Brands, Inc. operate in?
Constellation Brands, Inc. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, within the Beverages industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Constellation Brands, Inc. do?
Constellation Brands is the largest provider of alcoholic beverages across the beer, wine, and spirits categories in the US, generating more than 90% of revenue from Mexican beer imports under top-selling brands such as Modelo and Corona.
About Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) Stock
Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Beverages industry. As of the latest update, Constellation Brands, Inc. is trading at $131.35, up 1.37% on the day with a market capitalization of $22.2 billion. The financial health score for STZ is 53/100, which indicates moderate 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 STZ stock.
STZ Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time STZ stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Earnings calendar: Upcoming and past earnings reports for STZ, including EPS estimates, actual results, and surprise percentages.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for STZ with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Constellation Brands, Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 53/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for STZ.
- Sector peers: Compare STZ against 6 other consumer defensive stocks on key financial metrics.
Is STZ a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) as an investment. The financial health score of 53/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average. Earnings data reveals whether the company is meeting or beating analyst expectations.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.