Vita Coco Company Inc (COCO)vsMonster Beverage Corp (MNST)
COCO
Vita Coco Company Inc
$53.87
-1.54%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.12B
MNST
Monster Beverage Corp
$73.21
+0.29%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $71.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Monster Beverage Corp generates 1260% more annual revenue ($8.29B vs $609.78M). MNST leads profitability with a 23.0% profit margin vs 11.7%. MNST trades at a lower P/E of 37.7x. MNST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
COCO
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
MNST
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-5.9%
Fair Value
$55.69
Current Price
$53.87
$1.82 premium
Margin of Safety
+11.0%
Fair Value
$90.79
Current Price
$73.21
$17.58 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 40.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 75.6% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.3%
Earnings expanding 66.6% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.3x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.7x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COCO
The strongest argument for COCO centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 40.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MNST
The strongest argument for MNST centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.0% and operating margin at 31.3%. Revenue growth of 17.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COCO
The primary concerns for COCO are Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow. A P/E of 46.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : MNST
The primary concerns for MNST are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MNST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.44 — expect wider price swings.
COCO is growing revenue faster at 40.0% — sustainability is the question.
MNST generates stronger free cash flow (351M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MNST scores higher overall (68/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 23.0% margins and 17.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Vita Coco Company Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
Vita Coco Company, Inc. develops, markets, and distributes coconut water products under the Vita Coco brand in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Monster Beverage Corp
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
Monster Beverage Corporation is an American beverage company that manufactures energy drinks including Monster Energy, Relentless and Burn.
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