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COKE vs. STZ: Coca-Cola Consolidated vs. Constellation Brands Stock Comparison

How do Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) and Constellation Brands (STZ) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) and Constellation Brands (STZ) both belong to the Beverages industry, though COKE is classified under Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages while STZ falls under Distillers & Vintners.

Company profile comparison for Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) and Constellation Brands (STZ)
Profile ItemCOKESTZ
NameCoca-Cola Consolidated Inc.Constellation Brands Inc. Class A
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer StaplesConsumer Staples
GICS Industry GroupFood, Beverage & TobaccoFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeveragesBeverages
GICS Sub-IndustrySoft Drinks & Non-alcoholic BeveragesDistillers & Vintners
Market Capitalization13.84 billion USD24.02 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateFebruary 21, 1973March 17, 1992
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

COKE
STZ
GSPC
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Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) vs. Constellation Brands (STZ), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) and Constellation Brands (STZ). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) and Constellation Brands (STZ). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) and Constellation Brands (STZ)
MetricCOKESTZ
Total Return (1Y)46.60%17.39%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)45.46%-13.22%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)37.59%-6.25%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

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STZ
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Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) vs. Constellation Brands (STZ), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) and Constellation Brands (STZ). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) and Constellation Brands (STZ)
MetricCOKESTZ
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)37.13%32.11%
Beta (5Y)0.630.37
Max Drawdown (5Y)-35.52%-56.05%
Avg. Volume (3M)510.01K2.28M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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COKE and STZ are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) and Constellation Brands (STZ)
MetricCOKESTZ
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)1.140.41
Sortino Ratio (1Y)1.560.61

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) at 90.03% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Constellation Brands (STZ) at 24.02% also sits in the top quartile.

COKE

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

90.03%

COKE
90.03%
Max
32.02%
Q3
16.61%
Median
10.05%
Q1
4.10%
Min
-10.50%

STZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

24.02%

Max
32.02%
STZ
24.02%
Q3
16.61%
Median
10.05%
Q1
4.10%
Min
-10.50%
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Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) vs. Constellation Brands (STZ): A comparison of their ROE against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Constellation Brands (STZ) at 20.90% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) at 7.49%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

COKE

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

7.49%

Max
24.83%
Q3
11.22%
COKE
7.49%
Median
5.94%
Q1
2.05%
Min
-11.49%

STZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

20.90%

Max
24.83%
STZ
20.90%
Q3
11.22%
Median
5.94%
Q1
2.05%
Min
-11.49%
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Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) vs. Constellation Brands (STZ): A comparison of their net margin against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Constellation Brands (STZ) at 33.58% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) at 13.65%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

COKE

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

13.65%

Max
34.91%
Q3
17.57%
COKE
13.65%
Median
11.06%
Q1
4.15%
Min
-15.06%

STZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

33.58%

Max
34.91%
STZ
33.58%
Q3
17.57%
Median
11.06%
Q1
4.15%
Min
-15.06%
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Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) vs. Constellation Brands (STZ): A comparison of their operating margin against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) and Constellation Brands (STZ)
MetricCOKESTZ
ROE (TTM)90.03%24.02%
ROA (TTM)12.41%8.68%
Net Margin (TTM)7.49%20.90%
Operating Margin (TTM)13.65%33.58%
Gross Margin (TTM)38.90%52.77%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) at 4.76% is around its peer norm for revenue growth, while Constellation Brands (STZ) at -10.48% drops into the bottom quartile, signaling weaker demand or pricing momentum.

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Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) vs. Constellation Brands (STZ): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Only one side can be read here: Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) reports EPS growth of -2.63%, ranked against its industry; Constellation Brands (STZ) has no EPS growth figure this period.

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Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) vs. Constellation Brands (STZ): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) and Constellation Brands (STZ)
MetricCOKESTZ
Revenue Growth (YoY)4.76%-10.48%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)5.24%-1.12%
EPS Growth (YoY)-2.63%--
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)14.19%--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) at 1.33 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Constellation Brands (STZ) at 1.00 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for STZ.

COKE

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.33

Max
4.01
Q3
2.35
Median
1.53
COKE
1.33
Q1
1.02
Min
0.33

STZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.00

Max
4.01
Q3
2.35
Median
1.53
Q1
1.02
STZ
1.00
Min
0.33
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Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) vs. Constellation Brands (STZ): A comparison of their current ratio against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Only one side’s leverage can be read here: Constellation Brands (STZ) carries debt-to-equity ratio of 1.16 against its industry range, while Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) reports no figure this period.

COKE

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

--

Max
2.19
Q3
1.11
Median
0.68
Q1
0.33
Min
0.00
COKE
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STZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.16

Max
2.19
STZ
1.16
Q3
1.11
Median
0.68
Q1
0.33
Min
0.00
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Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) vs. Constellation Brands (STZ): COKE does not report debt-to-equity ratio, so it has no value marker; STZ is benchmarked against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) and Constellation Brands (STZ)
MetricCOKESTZ
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.331.00
Debt / Equity (MRQ)--1.16
Net Debt / EBITDA1.852.98

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) at 0.47% and Constellation Brands (STZ) at 2.84% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.

COKE

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.47%

Max
9.38%
Q3
3.77%
Median
1.76%
COKE
0.47%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

STZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

2.84%

Max
9.38%
Q3
3.77%
STZ
2.84%
Median
1.76%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) vs. Constellation Brands (STZ): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) at 11.74% and Constellation Brands (STZ) at 36.71% keep payout ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges — dividend policies that share earnings without consuming too much of them.

COKE

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

11.74%

Max
199.19%
Q3
81.03%
Median
41.52%
COKE
11.74%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

STZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

36.71%

Max
199.19%
Q3
81.03%
Median
41.52%
STZ
36.71%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) vs. Constellation Brands (STZ): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) and Constellation Brands (STZ)
MetricCOKESTZ
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.47%2.84%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)11.74%36.71%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Constellation Brands (STZ) at 12.71 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) at 24.40 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for STZ, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

COKE

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

24.40

Max
52.52
Q3
30.78
COKE
24.40
Median
18.76
Q1
12.77
Min
4.72

STZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

12.71

Max
52.52
Q3
30.78
Median
18.76
Q1
12.77
STZ
12.71
Min
4.72
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Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) vs. Constellation Brands (STZ): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) at 1.78 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Constellation Brands (STZ) at 2.61 sits in the pricier quartile — STZ costs more per dollar of sales.

COKE

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.78

Max
4.64
Q3
2.27
COKE
1.78
Median
1.17
Q1
0.52
Min
0.00

STZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

2.61

Max
4.64
STZ
2.61
Q3
2.27
Median
1.17
Q1
0.52
Min
0.00
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Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) vs. Constellation Brands (STZ): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) reports a negative P/B ratio of -40.73, meaning negative book equity — the multiple itself is not meaningful for valuation. Meanwhile Constellation Brands (STZ) reports 2.81, ranking against industry peers normally.

COKE

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

-40.73

Max
6.35
Q3
3.07
Median
1.58
Q1
0.82
Min
0.00
COKE
-40.73

STZ

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

2.81

Max
6.35
Q3
3.07
STZ
2.81
Median
1.58
Q1
0.82
Min
0.00
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Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) vs. Constellation Brands (STZ): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) and Constellation Brands (STZ)
MetricCOKESTZ
P/E Ratio (TTM)24.4012.71
P/S Ratio (TTM)1.782.61
P/B Ratio (MRQ)-40.732.81
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)2.66%4.66%