CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:STZ • US21036P1084
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This STZ fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. STZ Profitability Analysis
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.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.70%, STZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- STZ has a better Return On Equity (20.87%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of STZ (10.15%) is better than 60.61% of its industry peers.
- STZ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.62%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.74%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.7% | ||
| ROE | 20.87% | ||
| ROIC | 10.15% |
ROA(3y)4.68%
ROA(5y)2.72%
ROE(3y)12.47%
ROE(5y)7.25%
ROIC(3y)10.62%
ROIC(5y)9.74%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of STZ (18.46%) is better than 84.85% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STZ has declined.
- STZ's Operating Margin of 32.97% is amongst the best of the industry. STZ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- STZ's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- STZ has a better Gross Margin (52.12%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STZ has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 32.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.46% | ||
| GM | 52.12% |
OM growth 3Y1.36%
OM growth 5Y-0.36%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-4.47%
GM growth 3Y0.62%
GM growth 5Y-0.11%
2. STZ Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so STZ is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, STZ has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, STZ has less shares outstanding
- STZ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- STZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.89. This is a neutral value as STZ would need 5.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- STZ has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.89) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
- STZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.23. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- STZ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.23. This is in the lower half of the industry: STZ underperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC7.34%
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 60.61% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that STZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- STZ's Quick ratio of 0.55 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STZ is outperformed by 69.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. STZ Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for STZ have decreased strongly by -14.23% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.45% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, STZ shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.48% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.19% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.23%
EPS 3Y3.54%
EPS 5Y3.45%
EPS Q2Q%-27.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.48%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.12%
Revenue growth 5Y1.19%
Sales Q2Q%-11.27%
3.2 Future
- STZ is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.69% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.12% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y5.67%
EPS Next 2Y5.23%
EPS Next 3Y4.13%
EPS Next 5Y5.69%
Revenue Next Year0.2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.06%
Revenue Next 3Y1.46%
Revenue Next 5Y2.12%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. STZ Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.94 indicates a correct valuation of STZ.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of STZ indicates a rather cheap valuation: STZ is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of STZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say STZ is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.25, STZ is valued correctly.
- 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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.41. STZ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- STZ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STZ is cheaper than 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STZ indicates a rather cheap valuation: STZ is cheaper than 84.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of STZ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.28
PEG (5Y)3.76
EPS Next 2Y5.23%
EPS Next 3Y4.13%
5. STZ Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- STZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.63%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- STZ's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.98.
- STZ's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.63% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of STZ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.33%!
- STZ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- STZ has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.33%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
- STZ pays out 42.43% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of STZ is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP42.43%
EPS Next 2Y5.23%
EPS Next 3Y4.13%
STZ Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
152.82
-3.76 (-2.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Industry Strength1.86
Industry Growth4.97
Earnings (Last)04-08 2026-04-08/amc
Earnings (Next)06-29 2026-06-29/bmo
Inst Owners80.27%
Inst Owner Change0.22%
Ins Owners0.1%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap26.50B
Revenue(TTM)9.14B
Net Income(TTM)1.69B
Analysts72.86
Price Target183.99 (20.4%)
Short Float %4.09%
Short Ratio2.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.63% |
Yearly Dividend4.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.33%
DP42.43%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date04-29 2026-04-29 (1.03)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.23%
Min EPS beat(2)9.48%
Max EPS beat(2)14.99%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.57%
Max EPS beat(4)14.99%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.68%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)5.74%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.64%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.92%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.92%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.55%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.58%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.31%
PT rev (1m)3.14%
PT rev (3m)2.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.25 | ||
| P/S | 2.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.93 | ||
| P/B | 3.28 | ||
| P/tB | 84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.69 |
EPS(TTM)11.81
EY7.73%
EPS(NY)12.48
Fwd EY8.17%
FCF(TTM)10.35
FCFY6.77%
OCF(TTM)15.39
OCFY10.07%
SpS52.7
BVpS46.61
TBVpS1.82
PEG (NY)2.28
PEG (5Y)3.76
Graham Number111.288 (-27.18%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.7% | ||
| ROE | 20.87% | ||
| ROCE | 15.69% | ||
| ROIC | 10.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.03% | ||
| OM | 32.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.46% | ||
| GM | 52.12% | ||
| FCFM | 19.63% |
ROA(3y)4.68%
ROA(5y)2.72%
ROE(3y)12.47%
ROE(5y)7.25%
ROIC(3y)10.62%
ROIC(5y)9.74%
ROICexc(3y)10.67%
ROICexc(5y)9.79%
ROICexgc(3y)18.73%
ROICexgc(5y)17.55%
ROCE(3y)16.59%
ROCE(5y)15.26%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.53%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.41%
OM growth 3Y1.36%
OM growth 5Y-0.36%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-4.47%
GM growth 3Y0.62%
GM growth 5Y-0.11%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.9 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 208.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.57% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | 106.36% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC7.34%
ROIC/WACC1.38
Cap/Depr(3y)259.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)267.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.36%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.23%
EPS 3Y3.54%
EPS 5Y3.45%
EPS Q2Q%-27.76%
EPS Next Y5.67%
EPS Next 2Y5.23%
EPS Next 3Y4.13%
EPS Next 5Y5.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.48%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.12%
Revenue growth 5Y1.19%
Sales Q2Q%-11.27%
Revenue Next Year0.2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.06%
Revenue Next 3Y1.46%
Revenue Next 5Y2.12%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.95%
EBIT growth 3Y0.22%
EBIT growth 5Y0.82%
EBIT Next Year21.16%
EBIT Next 3Y6.77%
EBIT Next 5Y6.13%
FCF growth 1Y-7.44%
FCF growth 3Y1.38%
FCF growth 5Y-1.57%
OCF growth 1Y-15.33%
OCF growth 3Y-1.07%
OCF growth 5Y-1%
CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A / STZ Fundamental Analysis 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.
Can you provide the profitability details for CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A?
CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) is 12.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.28.
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 grow by 5.67% in the next year.