Monster BeverageMNST +0.57%97 EV-to-FCF is 45.19 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 36.41. GuruFocus rates MNST with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 79 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Monster Beverage ranks worse than 82.28% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Monster Beverage's Enterprise Value is $92,556 Mil.
Monster Beverage's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,048 Mil. Therefore, Monster Beverage's EV-to-FCF for today is 45.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Monster Beverage's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
MNST'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.62 Med: 36.41 Max: 90.98
Current: 45.19
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Monster Beverage was 90.98. The lowest was 24.62. And the median was 36.41.
MNST's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 82.28% of 79
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 21.85
vs MNST: 45.19
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Monster Beverage's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Monster Beverage's share price for today is $96.38.
Monster Beverage's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.070.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Monster Beverage EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Monster Beverage EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Monster Beverage's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Monster Beverage's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Monster Beverage EV-to-FCF vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Monster Beverage's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Monster Beverage's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Monster Beverage's current Enterprise Value is $92,556 Mil.
Monster Beverage's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,048 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Monster Beverage (MNST) has a EV-to-FCF of 45.19 as of Jun. 27, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Monster Beverage and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 36.41. Over the past decade, Monster Beverage's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 24.62 to 90.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Monster Beverage ranks #65 out of 79 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 82.3%.
Is Monster Beverage's EV-to-FCF too high?
Monster Beverage's current EV-to-FCF of 45.19 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 36.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.62 to a high of 90.98. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.85. Monster Beverage's value of 45.19 is 106.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Monster Beverage ranks #65 out of 79 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Monster Beverage has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Monster Beverage's EV-to-FCF compare to KDP and COCSF?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Monster Beverage ranks #65 out of 79 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Monster Beverage in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.85. Monster Beverage's value of 45.19 is 106.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Monster Beverage's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 24.62 to 90.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.41 vs. the industry median of 21.85, Monster Beverage has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 21.85, based on 79 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Monster Beverage's current EV-to-FCF of 45.19 is 106.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Monster Beverage and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Monster Beverage's current EV-to-FCF is 45.19, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 36.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Monster Beverage stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monster Beverage (MNST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.86, compared to a current price of $96.38 — trading 25.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 45.19, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 36.41 and 106.8% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 21.85. Monster Beverage's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Monster Beverage (MNST), the current EV-to-FCF is 45.19 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Monster Beverage (MNST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monster Beverage stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $96.38 is trading 25.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $76.86.
GuruFocus considers Monster Beverage to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MNST:
EV-to-FCF: 45.19 (24% above median its 10-year median of 36.41)
GF Value™: $76.86 vs. price of $96.38 (25.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 106.8% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#65 of 79)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MNST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Monster Beverage is a leader in the energy drink category within the nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverage market, generating two-thirds of revenue in the US and Canada. The well-known Monster trademark includes brands such as Monster Energy, Monster Ultra, Java Monster, and Juice Monster. The firm also owns other energy drink brands, such as Reign, NOS, Burn, Bang, and Mother, and brews and distributes beers and flavored malt beverages following the acquisition of a craft brewer in 2022. Monster controls branding and innovation but outsources beverage manufacturing and packaging to co-packers and finished goods distribution to bottlers in the global Coca-Cola system (pursuant to a 20-year agreement inked in 2015). Coke is the largest shareholder of Monster, owning a 20% stake.
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