Head to head · SEC data as of July 15, 2026
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×).
| Metric | Coca-Cola | Monster |
|---|---|---|
| Quality score (0-100) | 82 | 82 |
| Net margin | 27.8% | 23.1% |
| Gross margin | 61.7% | 55.5% |
| ROE | 40.7% | 23.3% |
| Net debt/EBITDA | 1.67× | -0.68× |
| FCF margin | 25.5% | 23.6% |
| Revenue growth (annualized) | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Earnings growth (annualized) | 11.5% | 7.2% |
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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:
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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