Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) Valuation — DCF, Graham & Comparables

Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) — Price $47.34 (closing price, October 30, 2026) — Consumer Defensive — Beverages - Non-Alcoholic — NASDAQ

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Valuation dashboard for Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) with P/E 43.63, P/B 9.90, EV/EBITDA 31.2 and dividend yield 0.00%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Consumer Defensive companies.

Monster Beverage Corporation is a global entity primarily involved in the innovation, marketing, sale, and distribution of energy beverages and concentrates. Its business operations are categorized into three main divisions: Monster Energy Drinks, Strategic Brands, and a segment designated as "Other." The company boasts an extensive product portfolio, encompassing a wide array of carbonated energy drinks, alongside various non-carbonated options.

What would it be worth at its usual multiples?

Versus its usual multiples: fairly priced · Current P/E 43.6× · Multiples range: $23.80 · $42.22.

At the decade median (38.9×) $42 (-11 %); at its sector median (21.9×) $24 (-50 %). Implied price from applying the reference multiples to today's earnings (or book value, or FFO) per share. Not a fair value: it is where the stock would trade at its usual multiples.

Analysis Summary

Monster Beverage Corporation reported revenue of $8.29B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 12.5%. Net income reached $1.91B, with a 6.2% 5-year CAGR.

Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 55.5%, operating margin 29.2%, net margin 23.1%.

At $47.34 (closing price, October 30, 2026), MNST trades at a P/E of 43.63 and an ROE of 24.96%. Market capitalisation stands at $92.7B, placing it among large-cap names.

Balance sheet quality for MNST: debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00, current ratio of 3.73 over the last 12 months. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.

Valuation Ratios

P/E Ratio43.63
Price / Book9.90
EV / EBITDA31.2
Dividend Yield0.00%

Peer Comparison

SymbolCompanyMarket CapP/EP/BROE
MNSTMonster Beverage Corporation$92.7B43.639.9025.0%
PEPPepsiCo, Inc.$187.2B17.258.4050.6%
KDPKeurig Dr Pepper Inc.$48.8B36.061.955.6%
CELHCelsius Holdings, Inc.$7.4B138.672.514.4%
KOThe Coca-Cola Company$404.7B27.6710.8342.0%

Price

Price$47.34 (closing price, October 30, 2026)
Market Cap$92.7B
ExchangeNASDAQ
CountryUS

Profitability

Return on Equity24.96%
Return on Invested Capital21.32%
Return on Assets18.69%
Gross Margin55.55%
Operating Margin29.16%
Net Margin23.08%

Related companies: PEP · KDP · CELH · KO

Explore sector: Consumer Defensive · Beverages - Non-Alcoholic

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