Monster Beverage (LTS:0K34) Beneish M-Score: -2.30 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


LTS:0K34 Monster Beverage Corp LTS:0K34
96 GF Score
Price $96.88
GF Value $76.26
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Monster Beverage Beneish M-Score?

Monster Beverage LTS:0K34 -0.06% 96 Beneish M-Score is -2.30 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0K34 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 109 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Monster Beverage ranks worse than 72.48% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.3 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Monster Beverage's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0K34' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88   Med: -2.3   Max: -1.93
Current: -2.3

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Monster Beverage was -1.93. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was -2.30.


Monster Beverage Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Monster Beverage's Beneish M-Score 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.

Monster Beverage Beneish M-Score Chart

Monster Beverage Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.10 -2.08 -2.38 -2.84 -2.30

Monster Beverage Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.30 0.00

LTS:0K34 vs KDP, COCSF, COKE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Monster Beverage's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Monster Beverage Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Monster Beverage for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.1965+0.528 * 0.9676+0.404 * 0.9043+0.892 * 1.107+0.115 * 0.7456
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.019296-0.327 * 0.7603
=-2.30

* 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.

This Year (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $1,618 Mil.
Revenue was $8,294 Mil.
Gross Profit was $4,632 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $5,361 Mil.
Total Assets was $9,989 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,082 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $114 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,448 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0 Mil.
Net Income was $1,905 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $2,098 Mil.
Total Receivables was $1,222 Mil.
Revenue was $7,493 Mil.
Gross Profit was $4,049 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $3,642 Mil.
Total Assets was $7,719 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,047 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $80 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,098 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $374 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(1618.072 / 8294.343) / (1221.646 / 7492.709)
=0.195081 / 0.163045
=1.1965

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(4048.878 / 7492.709) / (4632.195 / 8294.343)
=0.540376 / 0.558476
=0.9676

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (5361.084 + 1081.544) / 9988.945) / (1 - (3641.504 + 1047.024) / 7719.089)
=0.355024 / 0.392606
=0.9043

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=8294.343 / 7492.709
=1.107

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(80.434 / (80.434 + 1047.024)) / (114.441 / (114.441 + 1081.544))
=0.071341 / 0.095688
=0.7456

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(0 / 8294.343) / (0 / 7492.709)
=0 / 0
=1

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((0 + 1447.78) / 9988.945) / ((373.951 + 1097.519) / 7719.089)
=0.144938 / 0.190627
=0.7603

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(1905.432 - 0 - 2098.177) / 9988.945
=-0.019296

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Monster Beverage has a M-score of -2.30 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.30 mean?
Monster Beverage (LTS:0K34) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.30 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Monster Beverage and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Monster Beverage ranks #79 out of 109 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is Monster Beverage's Beneish M-Score too high?
Monster Beverage's current Beneish M-Score is -2.30. Based on the distribution chart, Monster Beverage ranks #79 out of 109 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Monster Beverage has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Monster Beverage's Beneish M-Score compare to KDP and COCSF?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Monster Beverage ranks #79 out of 109 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Monster Beverage in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry context. However, Beneish M-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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Monster Beverage and its competitors. Monster Beverage's current Beneish M-Score is -2.30. 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 (LTS:0K34) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.26, compared to a current price of $96.88 — trading 27% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.30. Monster Beverage's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Monster Beverage (LTS:0K34), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.30 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 (LTS:0K34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monster Beverage stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $96.88 is trading 27% above its estimated GF Value™ of $76.26. GuruFocus considers Monster Beverage to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0K34:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.30
  • GF Value™: $76.26 vs. price of $96.88 (27% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0K34 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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