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CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:STZ - US21036P1084 - Common Stock

129.16 USD
-0.53 (-0.41%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 7:21:38 PM
128.8 USD
-0.36 (-0.28%)
After Hours: 11/14/2025, 7:21:38 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to STZ. STZ was compared to 33 industry peers in the Beverages industry. While STZ has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. STZ is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year STZ was profitable.
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

STZ's Return On Assets of 5.71% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STZ outperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
STZ's Return On Equity of 16.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STZ outperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
STZ's Return On Invested Capital of 13.29% 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 10.84%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.29%) for STZ is above the 3 year average (12.24%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.71%
ROE 16.3%
ROIC 13.29%
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 Profit Margin value of 12.70%, STZ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 33.05%, STZ belongs to the best 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.
STZ has a better Gross Margin (51.93%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
STZ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 33.05%
PM (TTM) 12.7%
GM 51.93%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so STZ is creating value.
STZ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for STZ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 2.79 indicates that STZ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
STZ has a Altman-Z score (2.79) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STZ is 5.71, which is a neutral value as it means it would take STZ, 5.71 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.71, STZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
STZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.34, STZ is not doing good in the industry: 78.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.34
Debt/FCF 5.71
Altman-Z 2.79
ROIC/WACC1.97
WACC6.73%
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 1.08 indicates that STZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
STZ has a worse Current ratio (1.08) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that STZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
STZ's Quick ratio of 0.54 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STZ is outperformed by 69.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.08
Quick Ratio 0.54
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 for STZ have decreased by -4.57% in the last year.
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 -5.56%.
STZ shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.12% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.57%
EPS 3Y10.52%
EPS 5Y8.57%
EPS Q2Q%-15.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.56%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y4.12%
Sales Q2Q%-15%

3.2 Future

STZ is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.65% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.10% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-15.48%
EPS Next 2Y-4.5%
EPS Next 3Y-1.5%
EPS Next 5Y2.65%
Revenue Next Year-10.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.71%
Revenue Next 5Y0.1%

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 decreasing.
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.
STZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.15, the valuation of STZ can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STZ is valued cheaper than 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
STZ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.28 indicates a reasonable valuation of STZ.
81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STZ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
STZ is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.15
Fwd PE 10.28
STZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STZ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STZ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.23
EV/EBITDA 9.11
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)1.18
EPS Next 2Y-4.5%
EPS Next 3Y-1.5%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.19%, STZ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of STZ has falen by -23.22%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.11, STZ pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, STZ pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.19%

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

59.24% of the earnings are spent on dividend by STZ. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
STZ's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP59.24%
EPS Next 2Y-4.5%
EPS Next 3Y-1.5%
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
STZ Dividend Payout.STZ Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.STZ Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A

NYSE:STZ (11/14/2025, 7:21:38 PM)

After market: 128.8 -0.36 (-0.28%)

129.16

-0.53 (-0.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)10-06 2025-10-06/amc
Earnings (Next)01-08 2026-01-08/bmo
Inst Owners77.93%
Inst Owner Change-0.6%
Ins Owners0.1%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap22.61B
Revenue(TTM)9.62B
Net Income(TTM)1.22B
Analysts73.33
Price Target178.21 (37.98%)
Short Float %6.89%
Short Ratio3.39
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.19%
Yearly Dividend4.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.29%
DP59.24%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date10-30 2025-10-30 (1.02)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.34%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.57%
Max EPS beat(2)6.26%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.57%
Max EPS beat(4)14.31%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.2%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.1%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.56%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.61%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.25%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.9%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.36%
PT rev (1m)-3.22%
PT rev (3m)-16.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.15
Fwd PE 10.28
P/S 2.35
P/FCF 12.23
P/OCF 8.16
P/B 3.01
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.11
EPS(TTM)12.73
EY9.86%
EPS(NY)12.56
Fwd EY9.72%
FCF(TTM)10.56
FCFY8.17%
OCF(TTM)15.82
OCFY12.25%
SpS54.98
BVpS42.85
TBVpS-1.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.18
Graham Number110.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.71%
ROE 16.3%
ROCE 16.95%
ROIC 13.29%
ROICexc 13.34%
ROICexgc 22.51%
OM 33.05%
PM (TTM) 12.7%
GM 51.93%
FCFM 19.2%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.53%
ROICexgc 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.34
Debt/FCF 5.71
Debt/EBITDA 2.78
Cap/Depr 212.82%
Cap/Sales 9.57%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 76.64%
Profit Quality 151.15%
Current Ratio 1.08
Quick Ratio 0.54
Altman-Z 2.79
F-Score8
WACC6.73%
ROIC/WACC1.97
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)-4.57%
EPS 3Y10.52%
EPS 5Y8.57%
EPS Q2Q%-15.97%
EPS Next Y-15.48%
EPS Next 2Y-4.5%
EPS Next 3Y-1.5%
EPS Next 5Y2.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.56%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y4.12%
Sales Q2Q%-15%
Revenue Next Year-10.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.71%
Revenue Next 5Y0.1%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.73%
EBIT growth 3Y5.43%
EBIT growth 5Y6.27%
EBIT Next Year-2.01%
EBIT Next 3Y1.87%
EBIT Next 5Y1.94%
FCF growth 1Y19.84%
FCF growth 3Y4.91%
FCF growth 5Y1.21%
OCF growth 1Y1.64%
OCF growth 3Y5.23%
OCF growth 5Y4.32%

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.


Can you provide the valuation status for CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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

CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for STZ stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) is expected to decline by -15.48% in the next year.


Is the dividend of CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A sustainable?

The dividend rating of CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 59.24%.