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CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

134.89 USD
+2.71 (+2.05%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 8:04:50 PM
135.147 USD
+0.26 (+0.19%)
After Hours: 11/26/2025, 8:04:50 PM
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. While STZ belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. STZ is valued quite cheap, 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.
STZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years STZ reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years STZ had a positive operating cash flow.
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

With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.71%, STZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.30%, STZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STZ is in line with the industry average of 11.60%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.24%) for STZ is below the current ROIC(13.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

The Profit Margin of STZ (12.70%) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
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 Gross Margin of 51.93%. This is in the better half of the industry: STZ outperforms 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 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, STZ has less shares outstanding
STZ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for STZ is higher compared to a year ago.
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 an Altman-Z score of 2.83. This is not the best score and indicates that STZ is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
STZ has a Altman-Z score (2.83) which is in line with its industry peers.
STZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.71. This is a neutral value as STZ would need 5.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STZ (5.71) is better than 69.70% of its industry peers.
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 2.83
ROIC/WACC1.98
WACC6.72%
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

STZ has a Current Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that STZ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
STZ's Current ratio of 1.08 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STZ is outperformed by 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.54. This is in the lower half of the industry: STZ underperforms 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, STZ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.56% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, STZ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.12% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.65% on average over the next years.
STZ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.10% yearly.
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.
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 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.60 indicates a reasonable 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 84.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, STZ is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.74 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 36.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.6
Fwd PE 10.74
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, STZ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
STZ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. STZ is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.78
EV/EBITDA 9.36
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)1.24
EPS Next 2Y-4.5%
EPS Next 3Y-1.5%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

STZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.13%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.12, STZ pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
STZ's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.13%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of STZ grows each year by 6.29%, which is quite nice.
STZ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)6.29%
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

STZ pays out 59.24% of its income as dividend. 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 (11/26/2025, 8:04:50 PM)

After market: 135.147 +0.26 (+0.19%)

134.89

+2.71 (+2.05%)

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-4.05%
Ins Owners0.1%
Ins Owner Change0.03%
Market Cap23.61B
Revenue(TTM)9.62B
Net Income(TTM)1.22B
Analysts73.33
Price Target177.7 (31.74%)
Short Float %7.79%
Short Ratio3.93
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.13%
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)-3.5%
PT rev (3m)-16.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.6
Fwd PE 10.74
P/S 2.45
P/FCF 12.78
P/OCF 8.53
P/B 3.15
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.36
EPS(TTM)12.73
EY9.44%
EPS(NY)12.56
Fwd EY9.31%
FCF(TTM)10.56
FCFY7.83%
OCF(TTM)15.82
OCFY11.73%
SpS54.98
BVpS42.85
TBVpS-1.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.24
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 2.83
F-Score8
WACC6.72%
ROIC/WACC1.98
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%.