Monster Beverage Corp (MNST)vsThermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)
MNST
Monster Beverage Corp
$73.21
+0.29%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $71.62B
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
$490.77
+0.10%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $182.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc generates 437% more annual revenue ($44.56B vs $8.29B). MNST leads profitability with a 23.0% profit margin vs 15.0%. TMO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.76. MNST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
MNST
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
TMO
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+11.0%
Fair Value
$90.79
Current Price
$73.21
$17.58 discount
Margin of Safety
-27.5%
Fair Value
$384.82
Current Price
$490.77
$105.95 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 21.2%
Generating 3.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.7x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : TMO
The strongest argument for TMO centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : MNST
The primary concerns for MNST are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : TMO
The primary concerns for TMO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MNST profiles as a growth stock while TMO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TMO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
MNST is growing revenue faster at 17.6% — sustainability is the question.
TMO generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MNST scores higher overall (68/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 23.0% margins and 17.6% revenue growth. 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.
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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HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an American provisioner of scientific instrumentation, reagents and consumables, and software and services to healthcare, life science, and other laboratories in academia, government, and industry (including in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors). Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher was created in 2006 by the merger of Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific, to form a company with US$ 9 billion in combined revenues.
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