MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP (MNST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:MNST • US61174X1090

83.76 USD
+1.77 (+2.16%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
83.76 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 5:51:17 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall MNST gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MNST against 33 industry peers in the Beverages industry. MNST gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. MNST is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. This makes MNST very considerable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MNST had positive earnings in the past year.
  • MNST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years MNST has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MNST had a positive operating cash flow.
MNST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMNST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • MNST's Return On Assets of 17.97% is amongst the best of the industry. MNST outperforms 93.94% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.30%, MNST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MNST has a Return On Invested Capital of 23.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MNST outperforms 96.97% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MNST is significantly above the industry average of 11.46%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (23.00%) for MNST is above the 3 year average (19.65%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.97%
ROE 22.3%
ROIC 23%
ROA(3y)16.92%
ROA(5y)18.23%
ROE(3y)20.7%
ROE(5y)22.08%
ROIC(3y)19.65%
ROIC(5y)20.53%
MNST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMNST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 21.65%, MNST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MNST has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of MNST (29.91%) is better than 96.97% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MNST has declined.
  • MNST has a Gross Margin of 55.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: MNST outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • MNST's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 29.91%
PM (TTM) 21.65%
GM 55.81%
OM growth 3Y-5.5%
OM growth 5Y-3.99%
PM growth 3Y-6.78%
PM growth 5Y-5.25%
GM growth 3Y-1.24%
GM growth 5Y-1.56%
MNST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMNST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MNST is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MNST has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for MNST has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MNST has a worse debt to assets ratio.
MNST Yearly Shares OutstandingMNST Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
MNST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMNST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 29.14 indicates that MNST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of MNST (29.14) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • There is no outstanding debt for MNST. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 29.14
ROIC/WACC2.64
WACC8.72%
MNST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMNST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.19 indicates that MNST has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • MNST's Current ratio of 3.19 is amongst the best of the industry. MNST outperforms 93.94% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.74 indicates that MNST has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • MNST's Quick ratio of 2.74 is amongst the best of the industry. MNST outperforms 93.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.19
Quick Ratio 2.74
MNST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMNST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.25% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.45% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • Looking at the last year, MNST shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.62% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 12.27% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.25%
EPS 3Y7.81%
EPS 5Y9.45%
EPS Q2Q%40%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.62%
Revenue growth 3Y10.58%
Revenue growth 5Y12.27%
Sales Q2Q%16.81%

3.2 Future

  • MNST is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.40% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.80% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y26.73%
EPS Next 2Y19.75%
EPS Next 3Y17.3%
EPS Next 5Y15.4%
Revenue Next Year9.65%
Revenue Next 2Y9.52%
Revenue Next 3Y9.22%
Revenue Next 5Y8.8%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
MNST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMNST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B
MNST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMNST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 43.63, MNST can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MNST is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.61% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • MNST's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.99.
  • MNST is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.28.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MNST is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • MNST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.63
Fwd PE 36.28
MNST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMNST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MNST, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MNST is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 41.23
EV/EBITDA 31.05
MNST Per share dataMNST EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of MNST may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as MNST's earnings are expected to grow with 17.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)4.62
EPS Next 2Y19.75%
EPS Next 3Y17.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for MNST!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP

NASDAQ:MNST (2/20/2026, 5:51:17 PM)

After market: 83.76 0 (0%)

83.76

+1.77 (+2.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)02-26
Inst Owners69.35%
Inst Owner Change-0.56%
Ins Owners0.49%
Ins Owner Change-1.06%
Market Cap81.84B
Revenue(TTM)7.98B
Net Income(TTM)1.73B
Analysts76.77
Price Target81.06 (-3.22%)
Short Float %2.64%
Short Ratio3.29
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.88%
Min EPS beat(2)4.08%
Max EPS beat(2)13.67%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.99%
Max EPS beat(4)13.67%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.09%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.59%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.29%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.29%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.96%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.16%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.96%
PT rev (1m)5.83%
PT rev (3m)17.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.63
Fwd PE 36.28
P/S 10.26
P/FCF 41.23
P/OCF 37.53
P/B 10.57
P/tB 16.39
EV/EBITDA 31.05
EPS(TTM)1.92
EY2.29%
EPS(NY)2.31
Fwd EY2.76%
FCF(TTM)2.03
FCFY2.43%
OCF(TTM)2.23
OCFY2.66%
SpS8.16
BVpS7.93
TBVpS5.11
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)4.62
Graham Number18.51
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.97%
ROE 22.3%
ROCE 29.74%
ROIC 23%
ROICexc 33.9%
ROICexgc 68.57%
OM 29.91%
PM (TTM) 21.65%
GM 55.81%
FCFM 24.89%
ROA(3y)16.92%
ROA(5y)18.23%
ROE(3y)20.7%
ROE(5y)22.08%
ROIC(3y)19.65%
ROIC(5y)20.53%
ROICexc(3y)29.02%
ROICexc(5y)32.32%
ROICexgc(3y)64.44%
ROICexgc(5y)84.58%
ROCE(3y)25.4%
ROCE(5y)26.54%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12.83%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-13.62%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.02%
OM growth 3Y-5.5%
OM growth 5Y-3.99%
PM growth 3Y-6.78%
PM growth 5Y-5.25%
GM growth 3Y-1.24%
GM growth 5Y-1.56%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.83
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 190.36%
Cap/Sales 2.45%
Interest Coverage 142.32
Cash Conversion 87.65%
Profit Quality 114.95%
Current Ratio 3.19
Quick Ratio 2.74
Altman-Z 29.14
F-Score6
WACC8.72%
ROIC/WACC2.64
Cap/Depr(3y)319.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)225.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.29%
Profit Quality(3y)86.9%
Profit Quality(5y)86.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.25%
EPS 3Y7.81%
EPS 5Y9.45%
EPS Q2Q%40%
EPS Next Y26.73%
EPS Next 2Y19.75%
EPS Next 3Y17.3%
EPS Next 5Y15.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.62%
Revenue growth 3Y10.58%
Revenue growth 5Y12.27%
Sales Q2Q%16.81%
Revenue Next Year9.65%
Revenue Next 2Y9.52%
Revenue Next 3Y9.22%
Revenue Next 5Y8.8%
EBIT growth 1Y20.27%
EBIT growth 3Y4.5%
EBIT growth 5Y7.79%
EBIT Next Year25%
EBIT Next 3Y14.96%
EBIT Next 5Y12.61%
FCF growth 1Y39.87%
FCF growth 3Y14.4%
FCF growth 5Y10.46%
OCF growth 1Y37.84%
OCF growth 3Y18.61%
OCF growth 5Y11.61%

MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP / MNST FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP (MNST) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MNST.


What is the valuation status of MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP (MNST) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP (MNST). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of MNST stock?

MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP (MNST) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for MNST stock?

The financial health rating of MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP (MNST) is 9 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MONSTER BEVERAGE CORP (MNST) is expected to grow by 26.73% in the next year.