Constellation Brands (LTS:0REP) Financial Strength: 5 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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LTS:0REP Constellation Brands Inc LTS:0REP
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What is Constellation Brands Financial Strength?

Constellation Brands LTS:0REP 64 Financial Strength is 5 as of May. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates LTS:0REP with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF269.70. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Constellation Brands has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Constellation Brands's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 9.85. Constellation Brands's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 1.08. As of today, Constellation Brands's Altman Z-Score is 2.70.


Constellation Brands  (LTS:0REP) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Constellation Brands has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Constellation Brands Financial Strength Related Terms


LTS:0REP vs TAP, SAM: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Constellation Brands's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Constellation Brands Financial Strength vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Constellation Brands's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Constellation Brands's Financial Strength falls into.


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Constellation Brands Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Constellation Brands's Interest Expense for the months ended in May. 2026 was CHF-69 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in May. 2026 was CHF677 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was CHF7,125 Mil.

Constellation Brands's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: May. 2026 )
=-1*676.544/-68.704
=9.85

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Constellation Brands's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: May. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(1127.234 + 7124.945) / 7623.108
=1.08

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Constellation Brands has a Z-score of 2.70, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Constellation Brands is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.7 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 5 mean?
Constellation Brands (LTS:0REP) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of May. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Constellation Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Constellation Brands' Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is Constellation Brands' Financial Strength too high?
Constellation Brands' current Financial Strength of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Constellation Brands has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Constellation Brands' Financial Strength compare to TAP and SAM?
Constellation Brands' Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. Historically, Constellation Brands' own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Constellation Brands and its competitors. Constellation Brands's current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Constellation Brands stock overvalued right now?
Constellation Brands (LTS:0REP) has a current Financial Strength of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF269.70, compared to a current price of CHF196.36 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Constellation Brands' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Constellation Brands (LTS:0REP), the current Financial Strength is 5 as of May. 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 Constellation Brands (LTS:0REP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Constellation Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF196.36 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF269.70.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0REP:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF269.70 vs. price of CHF196.36 (27.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0REP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Constellation Brands Business Description

Address 50 East Broad Street, Rochester, NY, USA, 14614
Constellation Brands is the largest provider of alcoholic beverages across the beer, wine, and spirits categories in the US, generating more than 90% of revenue from Mexican beer imports under top-selling brands such as Modelo and Corona. The rest of the business includes some remaining wine and spirits brands, categories where the company has pruned assets in recent years. With its exclusive rights tied to the Mexican beer brands effective only in the US, the firm has limited revenue exposure to international markets. Constellation owns a 10% stake in Canopy Growth, a medicinal and recreational cannabis producer in Canada, and has a 50/50 joint venture with glass manufacturer Owens-Illinois in Mexico.
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