KO vs MNST
By Alex · Tickerpine
Coca-Cola Company (The) vs Monster Beverage Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | KO | MNST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $86.71 | $45.98 |
| Market cap | $373.07B | $90.08B |
| P/E ratio | 26.0 | 42.2 |
| ROE | 42.05% | 25.70% |
| Profit margin | 28.56% | 23.08% |
| Revenue growth | 6.70% | 20.20% |
| Dividend yield | 2.44% | — |
| Beta | 0.34 | 0.52 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
KO vs MNST in plain English
- KO is the bigger company — about 4.1× the market cap of MNST.
- KO is cheaper on earnings (P/E 26.0 vs 42.2).
- KO earns a higher return on equity (42% vs 26%).
- MNST is growing revenue faster (20% vs 7%).
- KO pays a dividend (2.44%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
KO return calculator
See what $1,000 in Coca-Cola Company (The) would be worth today.
MNST return calculator
See what $1,000 in Monster Beverage Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.