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National Beverage Corp. · Consumer Defensive · United States · $3.0B · Avg Vol: $11M/d

70
StockRank
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Q
86
V
34
M
45
P/E (TTM)
16.8x
ROE
34.0%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

National Beverage Corp. develops, manufactures, markets, and sells a diverse portfolio of beverage products, most notably its flagship LaCroix sparkling water brand, alongside juices, energy drinks, and carbonated soft drinks. The company commands a significant competitive moat through the exceptional brand loyalty and market leadership of LaCroix in the growing premium sparkling water segment. Its agile marketing strategies and focus on health-conscious consumer trends enable strong positioning against larger beverage conglomerates.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2023202420252026CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.2B1.2B1.2B1.2B0.2%1.2B1.2B1.2B2.4%
EPS1.521.892.001.968.8%1.961.952.052.4%
Shares93.4M93.6M93.6M93.6M+0.3%93.6M
Debt41.5M54.8M72.1M58.9M12.4%58.9M
Equity372.5M559.5M444.0M635.7M19.5%
Op CF161.7M197.9M206.7M181.3M3.9%181.3M
Inv CF-22.0M-30.2M-36.3M-25.1M
Fin CF-29.7M1.3M-303.6M-0.4M
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PRICE (1Y)+4.6%
30.5331.2431.9532.6533.36Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$32.58
RSI (14)
67.7
52W High
$38.91
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
86
ROIC
44.2%97.6
ROE
34.0%94.4
GP/Assets
65.0%90.2
Op. Margin
16.9%80.3
FCF/Assets
17.9%94.3
Piotroski
649.4
Int. Cover
50.0x87.0
D/E Ratio
0.09x76.7
Current Ratio
4.39x91.0
Value
34
P/E (TTM)
16.8x53.2
EV/EBITDA
11.2x39.7
P/FCF
25.4x33.1
P/B
4.8x13.1
P/S
2.6x19.5
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
45
52W High %
84%52.9
RS 6M
-14%49.0
SMA 50/200
1.00x56.4
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%22.4
EPS Rev 12W
+2.0%83.3
EPS Improve
+5%22.2
Q Growth
-10%32.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$3.0B
P/E (Forward)
16.1x
Gross Margin
37.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of FIZZ are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
FIZZNational Beverage Corp.(you)$3.0B70Buy
COCOThe Vita Coco Company, Inc.$3.6B66Buy
COKECoca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.$13.2B85Strong Buy
PRMBPrimo Brands Corporation$8.3B41Hold
M1NS34.SAMonster Beverage Corporation$91.9B84Strong Buy
CELHCelsius Holdings, Inc.$8.3B7Strong Sell
PEPB34.SAPepsiCo, Inc.$192.1B71Buy
KDPKeurig Dr Pepper Inc.$43.8B36Hold
SUJASuja Life, Inc.$362M18Strong Sell
BUDABuda Juice, Inc.$107M37Hold

Peer medians: ROE 13.3% · P/E 22.1x · Gross margin 37.0%

National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ): Stock Score Summary

National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) has a MoatMap StockRank of 70/100 based on Quality (86/100), Value (34/100), and Momentum (45/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

National Beverage Corp. develops, manufactures, markets, and sells a diverse portfolio of beverage products, most notably its flagship LaCroix sparkling water brand, alongside juices, energy drinks, and carbonated soft drinks. The company commands a significant competitive moat through the exceptional brand loyalty and market leadership of LaCroix in the growing premium sparkling water segment. Its agile marketing strategies and focus on health-conscious consumer trends enable strong positioning against larger beverage conglomerates.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$32.58
Market Cap$3.0B
P/E (TTM)16.82
P/E (Forward)16.05
Price/Book4.82
Return on Equity34.0%
Return on Invested Capital44.2%
Debt/Equity0.09x
Gross Margin37.0%
Operating Margin16.9%
Revenue Growth-5.3%
Free Cash Flow$120M

National Beverage Corp. operates in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is National Beverage Corp.’s (FIZZ) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) is 70/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (86), Value (34), and Momentum (45) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does National Beverage Corp. have an economic moat?
National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) has a Quality factor score of 86/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is National Beverage Corp. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 70/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is National Beverage Corp. in?
National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry (United States).