Monster Beverage (MEX:MNST) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


MEX:MNST Monster Beverage Corp MEX:MNST
97 GF Score
Price MXN1,688.40
GF Value MXN1,329.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Monster Beverage Moat Score?

Monster Beverage MEX:MNST 97 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:MNST with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,329.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 120 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Monster Beverage ranks better than 95.83% on this metric.

Monster Beverage has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Monster Beverage has Wide Moat: Monster Beverage Corp possesses a wide moat with strong brand strength, customer loyalty, and significant pricing power. Its market leadership in the energy drink sector, coupled with a superior distribution network and consistent innovation, provides durable competitive advantages that justify a wide moat classification.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Monster Beverage might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Monster Beverage  (MEX:MNST) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Monster Beverage Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:MNST vs KDP, COCSF, COKE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Monster Beverage's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Monster Beverage's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Monster Beverage's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Monster Beverage (MEX:MNST) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Monster Beverage ranks #5 out of 120 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Monster Beverage's Moat Score too high?
Monster Beverage's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Monster Beverage ranks #5 out of 120 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Moat Score compare to KDP and COCSF?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Monster Beverage ranks #5 out of 120 companies for Moat Score. This places Monster Beverage in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Monster Beverage's current Moat Score is 7. 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 (MEX:MNST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,329.07, compared to a current price of MXN1,688.40 — trading 27% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Monster Beverage (MEX:MNST), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 30, 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 (MEX:MNST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monster Beverage stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,688.40 is trading 27% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,329.07. GuruFocus considers Monster Beverage to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MNST:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: MXN1,329.07 vs. price of MXN1,688.40 (27% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MNST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Monster Beverage Business Description

Address 1 Monster Way, Corona, CA, USA, 92879
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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