Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) — Stock Score Summary

Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) has a MoatMap StockRank of 90/100 based on Quality (88/100), Value (12/100), and Momentum (76/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Monster Beverage is an exceptional asset-light compounder with a powerful brand moat, but it currently lacks a powerful, unpriced macro tailwind from our identified themes. At current valuations, the stock lacks the asymmetric risk-reward profile required by the Druckenmiller lens.

Monster Beverage Corporation develops, markets, sells, and distributes energy drinks, including Monster Energy and Reign Total Body Fuel. Its competitive moat is strong brand equity, an extensive global distribution network facilitated by Coca-Cola, and innovative product development in the growing energy drink market. Monster Beverage is a dominant player in the global energy drink market, known for its iconic brand and effective marketing strategies.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$89.09
Market Cap$86.1B
P/E (TTM)42.77
P/E (Forward)34.23
Price/Book9.92
Return on Equity26.7%
Return on Invested Capital28.3%
Debt/Equity1.08
Gross Margin55.5%
Operating Margin31.0%
Revenue Growth26.9%
Free Cash Flow$1.7B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monster Beverage Corporation’s (MNST) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) is 90/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (88), Value (12), and Momentum (76) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Monster Beverage Corporation have an economic moat?
Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) has a Quality factor score of 88/100. 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 Monster Beverage Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 90/100. 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 Monster Beverage Corporation in?
Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry (United States).
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