Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
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. The well-known Monster trade...
Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 42.11 (historical range: 25.41–92.02, median: 38.67), placing it at the 71th percentile — above its historical average, P/S ratio of 9.72 (range: 6.31–21.24, 89th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 30.56 (range: 30.01–71.59, 3th percentile).
Monster Beverage Corporation trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 42.11 | 38.67 | 71th | above its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 9.72 | 8.50 | 89th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 30.56 | 63.92 | 3th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 2.34% | 2.55% | 38th | above its historical average |
Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) Valuation & P/E History
Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters industry currently trading at $45.74 with a market capitalization of $89.6 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for MNST based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 42.11 is above the historical median of 38.67, placing MNST at the 71th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 9.72 compares to a median of 8.50.
MNST Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Monster Beverage Corporation's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether MNST is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests MNST is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Monster Beverage Corporation.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is MNST Overvalued or Undervalued?
Monster Beverage Corporation trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 54 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive MNST is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full MNST analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.MNST trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.