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CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:STZ - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US21036P1084 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

186.63  +3.6 (+1.97%)

After market: 186.63 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, STZ scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. STZ was compared to 32 industry peers in the Beverages industry. While STZ is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. STZ is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

STZ had positive earnings in the past year.
STZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years STZ reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years STZ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of STZ (-0.38%) is worse than 68.75% of its industry peers.
STZ has a worse Return On Equity (-1.18%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of STZ (15.01%) is better than 81.25% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STZ is in line with the industry average of 12.12%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.01%) for STZ is above the 3 year average (12.24%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.38%
ROE -1.18%
ROIC 15.01%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Operating Margin value of 34.10%, STZ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.88% of the companies in the same industry.
STZ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
STZ's Gross Margin of 52.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STZ outperforms 65.63% of its industry peers.
STZ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 34.1%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 52.26%
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 2015 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), STZ is creating value.
STZ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, STZ has less shares outstanding
STZ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
STZ Yearly Shares OutstandingSTZ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

STZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.93. This is a neutral value as STZ would need 5.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
STZ's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.93 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STZ outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
STZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.47. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
STZ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.47. This is in the lower half of the industry: STZ underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.47
Debt/FCF 5.93
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.95
WACC7.69%
STZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.92 indicates that STZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
STZ has a worse Current ratio (0.92) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
STZ has a Quick Ratio of 0.92. 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 worse Quick ratio (0.56) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.92
Quick Ratio 0.56
STZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.18% over the past year.
STZ shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.57% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.48% in the past year.
STZ shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.12% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.18%
EPS 3Y10.52%
EPS 5Y8.57%
EPS Q2Q%16.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y4.12%
Sales Q2Q%1.17%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.89% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, STZ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.85% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.82%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y4.95%
EPS Next 5Y6.89%
Revenue Next Year0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y1.03%
Revenue Next 3Y1.6%
Revenue Next 5Y3.85%

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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
STZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B
STZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.55, which indicates a correct valuation of STZ.
93.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STZ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.29, STZ is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.05, which indicates a correct valuation of STZ.
STZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. STZ is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.08), we can say STZ is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.55
Fwd PE 13.05
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 the industry average as 68.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
84.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STZ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.4
EV/EBITDA 11.29
STZ Per share dataSTZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates STZ does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)3.55
PEG (5Y)1.58
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y4.95%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

STZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.19%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.02, STZ has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
STZ's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.52.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.19%

5.2 History

The dividend of STZ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.14%!
STZ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As STZ did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.14%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
STZ Yearly Dividends per shareSTZ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of STZ are negative and hence is the payout ratio. STZ will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
STZ's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-899.02%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y4.95%
STZ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSTZ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B

CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A

NYSE:STZ (4/17/2025, 8:04:01 PM)

After market: 186.63 0 (0%)

186.63

+3.6 (+1.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)04-09 2025-04-09/amc
Earnings (Next)07-01 2025-07-01/bmo
Inst Owners79.59%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner Change-0.35%
Market Cap33.73B
Analysts73.33
Price Target233.19 (24.95%)
Short Float %2.37%
Short Ratio1.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.19%
Yearly Dividend4.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.14%
DP-899.02%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date04-29 2025-04-29 (1.02)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.92%
Max EPS beat(2)14.31%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.92%
Max EPS beat(4)14.31%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)5.21%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)5.25%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.38%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.61%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.61%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.9%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.39%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.6%
PT rev (1m)-5.38%
PT rev (3m)-20.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.55
Fwd PE 13.05
P/S 3.3
P/FCF 17.4
P/OCF 10.7
P/B 4.9
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.29
EPS(TTM)13.77
EY7.38%
EPS(NY)14.3
Fwd EY7.66%
FCF(TTM)10.72
FCFY5.75%
OCF(TTM)17.44
OCFY9.35%
SpS56.49
BVpS38.08
TBVpS-4.3
PEG (NY)3.55
PEG (5Y)1.58
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.38%
ROE -1.18%
ROCE 19.76%
ROIC 15.01%
ROICexc 15.07%
ROICexgc 25.86%
OM 34.1%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 52.26%
FCFM 18.98%
ROA(3y)2.02%
ROA(5y)2.65%
ROE(3y)5.23%
ROE(5y)6.01%
ROIC(3y)12.24%
ROIC(5y)11.12%
ROICexc(3y)12.3%
ROICexc(5y)11.2%
ROICexgc(3y)22.37%
ROICexgc(5y)20.22%
ROCE(3y)15.97%
ROCE(5y)14.37%
ROICexcg growth 3Y11.53%
ROICexcg growth 5Y13.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.2%
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%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.47
Debt/FCF 5.93
Debt/EBITDA 2.57
Cap/Depr 272.4%
Cap/Sales 11.89%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 80.27%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.92
Quick Ratio 0.56
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC7.69%
ROIC/WACC1.95
Cap/Depr(3y)275.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)283.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.45%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.18%
EPS 3Y10.52%
EPS 5Y8.57%
EPS Q2Q%16.37%
EPS Next Y3.82%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y4.95%
EPS Next 5Y6.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y4.12%
Sales Q2Q%1.17%
Revenue Next Year0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y1.03%
Revenue Next 3Y1.6%
Revenue Next 5Y3.85%
EBIT growth 1Y6.89%
EBIT growth 3Y5.43%
EBIT growth 5Y6.27%
EBIT Next Year17.02%
EBIT Next 3Y5.73%
EBIT Next 5Y8.94%
FCF growth 1Y28.27%
FCF growth 3Y4.91%
FCF growth 5Y1.21%
OCF growth 1Y13.39%
OCF growth 3Y5.23%
OCF growth 5Y4.32%