MNST (Monster Beverage) GF Value Rank: 6 (As of Jul. 09, 2026) — 14% Below Median


MNST Monster Beverage Corp MNST
98 GF Score
Price $96.25
GF Value $77.16
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Monster Beverage GF Value Rank?

Monster Beverage MNST +1.16% 98 GF Value Rank is 6 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates MNST with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of $77.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Monster Beverage has the GF Value Rank of 6.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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Monster Beverage GF Value Rank Related Terms

MNST vs KDP, COCSF, COKE: GF Value Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Monster Beverage's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 6 mean?
Monster Beverage (MNST) has a GF Value Rank of 6 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Monster Beverage and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Monster Beverage's GF Value Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is Monster Beverage's GF Value Rank too high?
Monster Beverage's current GF Value Rank of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Monster Beverage has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Monster Beverage's GF Value Rank compare to KDP and COCSF?
Monster Beverage's GF Value Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry. Historically, Monster Beverage's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00 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 GF Value Rank for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Monster Beverage and its competitors. Monster Beverage's current GF Value Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 $77.16, compared to a current price of $96.25 — trading 24.7% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Monster Beverage's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Monster Beverage (MNST), the current GF Value Rank is 6 as of Jul. 09, 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 $96.25 is trading 24.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $77.16. GuruFocus considers Monster Beverage to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MNST:

  • GF Value Rank: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $77.16 vs. price of $96.25 (24.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100 with 6 warning signs

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 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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