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CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:STZ - US21036P1084 - Common Stock

160.72 USD
-2.66 (-1.63%)
Last: 1/22/2026, 8:04:21 PM
160.5 USD
-0.22 (-0.14%)
Pre-Market: 1/23/2026, 7:48:33 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall STZ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated STZ against 33 industry peers in the Beverages industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of STZ get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. STZ has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • STZ had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year STZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years STZ reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • STZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
STZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSTZ 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 2025 0 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • STZ has a Return On Assets (5.12%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • STZ has a Return On Equity (14.39%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • STZ's Return On Invested Capital of 12.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STZ outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STZ is in line with the industry average of 11.45%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (12.66%) for STZ is above the 3 year average (12.24%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.12%
ROE 14.39%
ROIC 12.66%
ROA(3y)2.02%
ROA(5y)2.65%
ROE(3y)5.23%
ROE(5y)6.01%
ROIC(3y)12.24%
ROIC(5y)11.12%
STZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSTZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

  • STZ's Profit Margin of 11.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STZ outperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 33.76%, STZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • STZ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of STZ (52.60%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • STZ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 33.76%
PM (TTM) 11.83%
GM 52.6%
OM growth 3Y0.41%
OM growth 5Y2.07%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.64%
GM growth 5Y0.98%
STZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSTZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • STZ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, STZ has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for STZ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, STZ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
STZ Yearly Shares OutstandingSTZ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
STZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSTZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

  • STZ has an Altman-Z score of 3.03. This indicates that STZ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • STZ has a better Altman-Z score (3.03) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
  • STZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as STZ would need 6.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of STZ (6.05) is better than 60.61% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.38 is on the high side and indicates that STZ has dependencies on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of STZ (1.38) is worse than 78.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.38
Debt/FCF 6.05
Altman-Z 3.03
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC7.11%
STZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.34 indicates that STZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • STZ has a Current ratio of 1.34. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STZ outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
  • STZ has a Quick Ratio of 1.34. This is a bad value and indicates that STZ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • STZ has a Quick ratio of 0.70. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STZ outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.34
Quick Ratio 0.7
STZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • STZ shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.42%.
  • Measured over the past years, STZ shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.57% on average per year.
  • STZ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.86%.
  • STZ shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.12% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.42%
EPS 3Y10.52%
EPS 5Y8.57%
EPS Q2Q%-5.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.86%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y4.12%
Sales Q2Q%-9.78%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.39% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.10% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-15.73%
EPS Next 2Y-4.65%
EPS Next 3Y-1.61%
EPS Next 5Y2.39%
Revenue Next Year-10.89%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.93%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.1%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
STZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
STZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • STZ is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.82.
  • STZ's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. STZ is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • STZ is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.84, the valuation of STZ can be described as correct.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STZ indicates a rather cheap valuation: STZ is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.32, STZ is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.82
Fwd PE 12.84
STZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, STZ is valued a bit cheaper than 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STZ is valued cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.87
EV/EBITDA 10.64
STZ Per share dataSTZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • STZ has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.5
EPS Next 2Y-4.65%
EPS Next 3Y-1.61%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.57%, STZ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • STZ's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.73.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, STZ pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.57%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of STZ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.29%!
  • STZ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • STZ has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.29%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
STZ Yearly Dividends per shareSTZ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • STZ pays out 64.83% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of STZ is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP64.83%
EPS Next 2Y-4.65%
EPS Next 3Y-1.61%
STZ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSTZ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B
STZ Dividend Payout.STZ Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.STZ Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A / STZ FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to STZ.


What is the valuation status for STZ stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) stock?

CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the financial health of CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) stock?

The financial health rating of CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) is 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) is expected to decline by -15.73% in the next year.