Head to head · SEC data as of July 15, 2026

Coca-Cola vs Monster: which has the stronger fundamentals?

Coca-Cola

82

Quality score · out of 100

Monster

82

Quality score · out of 100

On paper this one is nearly a draw: Coca-Cola scores 82 and Monster scores 82 out of 100 in our fundamental quality model. Coca-Cola wins on net margin (27.8% vs 23.1%), gross margin (61.7% vs 55.5%) and ROE (40.7% vs 23.3%). Monster answers with revenue growth (13.2% vs 7.9%) and less debt (-0.68× vs 1.67×).

The metrics, head to head

MetricCoca-ColaMonster
Quality score (0-100)8282
Net margin27.8%23.1%
Gross margin61.7%55.5%
ROE40.7%23.3%
Net debt/EBITDA1.67×-0.68×
FCF margin25.5%23.6%
Revenue growth (annualized)7.9%13.2%
Earnings growth (annualized)11.5%7.2%

TTM metrics with official SEC data, refreshed daily. Bold green marks the winner of each metric. A dash means the metric doesn't apply or isn't reliable.

What each one does

Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola is the world's largest beverage company. It sells concentrates and brands (Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, waters, juices) that local bottlers distribute. Its value lies in the strength of its brands and its global distribution.

Monster. Monster Beverage is the world's number two in energy drinks, distributed globally by Coca-Cola (also a shareholder). One of American consumer's great value-creation stories: a cheap-to-make can sold with a powerful brand.

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What this comparison doesn't tell you

The score measures business quality, not whether the stock is cheap or expensive: the better company can be the worse investment if you overpay. For the valuation verdict, enter each one's current price in the analyzer:

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Frequently asked questions

Who has the stronger fundamentals today, Coca-Cola or Monster?

They're practically tied: Coca-Cola and Monster score 82 and 82 out of 100 in the StockSemáforo model (profitability, growth and financial strength, built on official SEC data). The score is recomputed nightly with the latest filings.

Does that make Coca-Cola the better investment?

No. The score measures business quality, not valuation: an excellent company can trade at an excessive price and be a poor investment at that price. To find out whether it's cheap or expensive, enter its current quote in the StockSemáforo analyzer.

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