KO vs MNST
Coca-Cola Company (The) and Monster Beverage, both Consumer Defensive
Coca-Cola Company (The) is the larger company at $342B against $89B. On trailing earnings MNST is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 22.1 against 28.3, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year KO returned +33% against -20% for MNST. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts MNST ahead, 10/10 against 9/10.
| Figure | KO | MNST |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $90.09 | $47.80 |
| Market cap | $342B | $89B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 28.3 | 22.1 |
| Dividend yield | 2.3% | n/a |
| 1-year return | +33% | -20% |
| 5-year return | +83% | +1.4% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Coca-Cola Company (The)
Revenue of $12B in Q1 2026, net income $3.9B. Its largest reported line is North America, 40% of the disclosed total.
Monster Beverage
Revenue of $2.5B in Q2 2026, net income $585M. Its largest reported line is U.s.And Canada, 58% of the disclosed total.
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