Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. (COKE)vsMonster Beverage Corp (MNST)
COKE
Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc.
$179.91
+5.66%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $12.51B
MNST
Monster Beverage Corp
$88.54
-0.35%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $90.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Monster Beverage Corp generates 17% more annual revenue ($8.79B vs $7.49B). MNST leads profitability with a 23.1% profit margin vs 7.7%. MNST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.71. MNST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
COKE
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
MNST
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+54.8%
Fair Value
$352.14
Current Price
$179.91
$172.23 discount
Margin of Safety
+67.5%
Fair Value
$286.02
Current Price
$88.54
$197.48 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 135 in profit
Earnings expanding 265.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 31.0%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 26.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
7.7% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 9.9x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COKE
The strongest argument for COKE centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : MNST
The strongest argument for MNST centers on Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.1% and operating margin at 31.0%. Revenue growth of 26.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COKE
The primary concerns for COKE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MNST
The primary concerns for MNST are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 44.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COKE profiles as a value stock while MNST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COKE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.55 — expect wider price swings.
MNST is growing revenue faster at 26.9% — sustainability is the question.
MNST generates stronger free cash flow (584M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MNST scores higher overall (69/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 23.1% margins and 26.9% revenue growth. COKE offers better value entry with a 54.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. produces, markets and distributes non-alcoholic beverages primarily products of The Coca-Cola Company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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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