BTI vs. MNST: British American Tobacco vs. Monster Beverage Stock Comparison
This page compares British American Tobacco (BTI) with Monster Beverage (MNST) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | BTI | MNST |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 35.86% | 45.75% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | BTI | MNST |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 22.82% | 26.43% |
| Beta | 0.31 | 0.53 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 4.23M | 5.25M |
Company Profile
British American Tobacco (BTI) and Monster Beverage (MNST) both fall under the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group, but BTI is classified in Tobacco while MNST is classified in Beverages.
Monster Beverage (MNST) trades as ordinary local shares, while British American Tobacco (BTI) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Profile Item | BTI | MNST |
|---|---|---|
| Name | British American Tobacco p.l.c. ADR | Monster Beverage Corporation |
| Country/Region | United Kingdom | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Staples |
| GICS Industry Group | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
| GICS Industry | Tobacco | Beverages |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Tobacco | Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages |
| Market Capitalization | 134.67 billion USD | 90.79 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | April 14, 1980 | December 9, 1985 |
| Security Type | ADR | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
British American Tobacco (BTI) at 13.37 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Monster Beverage (MNST) at 44.85 sits in the richer quartile — MNST needs stronger growth or earnings quality to justify the premium.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
13.37
- Max
- 45.22
- Q3
- 29.15
- Median
- 18.76
- BTI
- 13.37
- Q1
- 11.63
- Min
- 5.43
MNST
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
44.85
- Max
- 45.22
- MNST
- 44.85
- Q3
- 29.15
- Median
- 18.76
- Q1
- 11.63
- Min
- 5.43
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Investors are paying well above the peer range per dollar of sales for both British American Tobacco (BTI) at 5.26 and Monster Beverage (MNST) at 10.32 — each P/S ratio clears its industry’s benchmark range.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
5.26
- BTI
- 5.26
- Max
- 3.97
- Q3
- 2.30
- Median
- 1.00
- Q1
- 0.57
- Min
- 0.00
MNST
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
10.32
- MNST
- 10.32
- Max
- 3.97
- Q3
- 2.30
- Median
- 1.00
- Q1
- 0.57
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Measured against book value, both British American Tobacco (BTI) at 11.01 and Monster Beverage (MNST) at 10.40 look expensive — each P/B ratio sits above its industry’s benchmark range.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
11.01
- BTI
- 11.01
- Max
- 5.99
- Q3
- 3.21
- Median
- 1.70
- Q1
- 0.96
- Min
- 0.00
MNST
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
10.40
- MNST
- 10.40
- Max
- 5.99
- Q3
- 3.21
- Median
- 1.70
- Q1
- 0.96
- Min
- 0.00
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | BTI | MNST |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 13.37 | 44.85 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 5.26 | 10.32 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 11.01 | 10.40 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 2.22% | 1.86% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Monster Beverage (MNST) at 26.65% sits in the top ROE quartile, while British American Tobacco (BTI) at 15.82% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for MNST.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
15.82%
- Max
- 37.95%
- Q3
- 18.99%
- BTI
- 15.82%
- Median
- 14.93%
- Q1
- 3.88%
- Min
- -18.08%
MNST
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
26.65%
- Max
- 37.95%
- MNST
- 26.65%
- Q3
- 18.99%
- Median
- 14.93%
- Q1
- 3.88%
- Min
- -18.08%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
British American Tobacco (BTI) at 30.32% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s net margin range — and Monster Beverage (MNST) at 23.11% also retains a top-quartile share.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
30.32%
- BTI
- 30.32%
- Max
- 27.80%
- Q3
- 12.29%
- Median
- 6.11%
- Q1
- 1.28%
- Min
- -7.46%
MNST
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
23.11%
- Max
- 27.80%
- MNST
- 23.11%
- Q3
- 12.29%
- Median
- 6.11%
- Q1
- 1.28%
- Min
- -7.46%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both British American Tobacco (BTI) at 34.58% and Monster Beverage (MNST) at 31.02% convert sales into operating profit at a top-quartile rate, pointing to tighter cost discipline before financing and tax.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
34.58%
- Max
- 36.04%
- BTI
- 34.58%
- Q3
- 17.34%
- Median
- 10.44%
- Q1
- 3.65%
- Min
- -7.33%
MNST
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
31.02%
- Max
- 36.04%
- MNST
- 31.02%
- Q3
- 17.34%
- Median
- 10.44%
- Q1
- 3.65%
- Min
- -7.33%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | BTI | MNST |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 15.82% | 26.65% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 5.34% | 17.73% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 30.32% | 23.11% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 34.58% | 31.02% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 82.65% | 55.47% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | BTI | MNST |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | -0.99% | 10.70% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | -2.53% | 9.54% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | BTI | MNST |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 156.69% | 19.75% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 6.15% | 20.28% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Monster Beverage (MNST) at 3.26 carries current ratio above its industry’s typical mid-range, while British American Tobacco (BTI) at 0.87 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — different working-capital profiles, both worth examining.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
0.87
- Max
- 5.06
- Q3
- 2.66
- Median
- 1.60
- Q1
- 1.05
- BTI
- 0.87
- Min
- 0.54
MNST
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
3.26
- Max
- 5.06
- MNST
- 3.26
- Q3
- 2.66
- Median
- 1.60
- Q1
- 1.05
- Min
- 0.54
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Monster Beverage (MNST) at 0.01 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while British American Tobacco (BTI) at 0.73 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
0.73
- Max
- 2.20
- Q3
- 1.12
- BTI
- 0.73
- Median
- 0.70
- Q1
- 0.35
- Min
- 0.00
MNST
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
0.01
- Max
- 2.20
- Q3
- 1.12
- Median
- 0.70
- Q1
- 0.35
- MNST
- 0.01
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | BTI | MNST |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.87 | 3.26 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.73 | 0.01 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.66 | -1.02 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Monster Beverage (MNST) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile British American Tobacco (BTI) reports a yield of 5.36%, ranking against industry peers normally.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
5.36%
- Max
- 10.71%
- BTI
- 5.36%
- Q3
- 4.63%
- Median
- 3.19%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
MNST
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 10.71%
- Q3
- 4.63%
- Median
- 3.19%
- MNST
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Monster Beverage (MNST) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile British American Tobacco (BTI) reports a payout of 68.73%, ranking against industry peers normally.
BTI
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
68.73%
- Max
- 159.06%
- Q3
- 86.47%
- BTI
- 68.73%
- Median
- 45.18%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
MNST
Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 159.06%
- Q3
- 86.47%
- Median
- 45.18%
- MNST
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | BTI | MNST |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 5.36% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 68.73% | 0.00% |