MNST vs. PEP: Monster Beverage vs. PepsiCo Stock Comparison

June 13, 2026

This page compares Monster Beverage (MNST) with PepsiCo (PEP) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Performance

Cumulative Growth

MNST

PEP

Monster Beverage (MNST) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): 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 Monster Beverage (MNST) and PepsiCo (PEP). Returns over one year are annualized.

Performance at a Glance

Performance metrics for Monster Beverage (MNST) and PepsiCo (PEP)
Metric	MNST	PEP
1-Year Return	45.75%	13.37%

Risk

Drawdown

MNST

PEP

Monster Beverage (MNST) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Risk at a Glance

Risk metrics for Monster Beverage (MNST) and PepsiCo (PEP)
Metric	MNST	PEP
1-Year Volatility	26.43%	21.68%
Beta	0.53	0.35
3-Month Avg. Volume	5.25M	6.85M

Company Profile

Monster Beverage (MNST) and PepsiCo (PEP) are both classified in the Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages sub-industry within the broader Beverages industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Company profile comparison for Monster Beverage (MNST) and PepsiCo (PEP)
Profile Item	MNST	PEP
Name	Monster Beverage Corporation	PepsiCo, Inc.
Country/Region	United States	United States
GICS Sector	Consumer Staples	Consumer Staples
GICS Industry Group	Food, Beverage & Tobacco	Food, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS Industry	Beverages	Beverages
GICS Sub-Industry	Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages	Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages
Market Capitalization	90.79 billion USD	197.21 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	Nasdaq
Listing Date	December 9, 1985	June 1, 1972
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

PepsiCo (PEP) at 22.61 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.

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

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

22.61

Max: 45.22
Q3: 29.15
PEP: 22.61
Median: 18.76
Q1: 11.63
Min: 5.43

Monster Beverage (MNST) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

PepsiCo (PEP) at 2.07 prices around its industry’s typical P/S ratio, while Monster Beverage (MNST) at 10.32 clears its benchmark range — MNST looks notably rich on sales.

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

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

2.07

Max: 3.97
Q3: 2.30
PEP: 2.07
Median: 1.00
Q1: 0.57
Min: 0.00

Monster Beverage (MNST) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Measured against book value, both Monster Beverage (MNST) at 10.40 and PepsiCo (PEP) at 9.23 look expensive — each P/B ratio sits above its industry’s benchmark range.

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

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

9.23

PEP: 9.23
Max: 5.99
Q3: 3.21
Median: 1.70
Q1: 0.96
Min: 0.00

Monster Beverage (MNST) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

Valuation metrics for Monster Beverage (MNST) and PepsiCo (PEP)
Metric	MNST	PEP
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)	44.85	22.61
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)	10.32	2.07
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)	10.40	9.23
Free Cash Flow Yield	1.86%	4.44%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but PepsiCo (PEP) at 43.88% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Monster Beverage (MNST) at 26.65% also sits in the top quartile.

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%

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

43.88%

PEP: 43.88%
Max: 37.95%
Q3: 18.99%
Median: 14.93%
Q1: 3.88%
Min: -18.08%

Monster Beverage (MNST) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their ROE against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Monster Beverage (MNST) at 23.11% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of PepsiCo (PEP) at 9.15%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

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%

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

9.15%

Max: 27.80%
Q3: 12.29%
PEP: 9.15%
Median: 6.11%
Q1: 1.28%
Min: -7.46%

Monster Beverage (MNST) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their net margin against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Monster Beverage (MNST) at 31.02% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of PepsiCo (PEP) at 16.96%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

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%

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

16.96%

Max: 36.04%
Q3: 17.34%
PEP: 16.96%
Median: 10.44%
Q1: 3.65%
Min: -7.33%

Monster Beverage (MNST) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their operating margin against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

Profitability metrics for Monster Beverage (MNST) and PepsiCo (PEP)
Metric	MNST	PEP
Return on Equity (TTM)	26.65%	43.88%
Return on Assets (TTM)	17.73%	9.09%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)	23.11%	9.15%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)	31.02%	16.96%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)	55.47%	54.38%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Monster Beverage (MNST) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

Revenue growth metrics for Monster Beverage (MNST) and PepsiCo (PEP)
Metric	MNST	PEP
1-Year Revenue Growth	10.70%	2.25%
3-Year Revenue CAGR	9.54%	2.83%

EPS Growth

Monster Beverage (MNST) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

EPS growth metrics for Monster Beverage (MNST) and PepsiCo (PEP)
Metric	MNST	PEP
1-Year EPS Growth	19.75%	-13.67%
3-Year EPS CAGR	20.28%	-2.23%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Monster Beverage (MNST) at 3.26 carries current ratio above its industry’s typical mid-range, while PepsiCo (PEP) at 0.90 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — different working-capital profiles, both worth examining.

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

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.90

Max: 5.06
Q3: 2.66
Median: 1.60
Q1: 1.05
PEP: 0.90
Min: 0.54

Monster Beverage (MNST) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their current ratio against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Monster Beverage (MNST) at 0.01 keeps leverage in the lower quartile, while PepsiCo (PEP) at 2.45 is above its industry debt-to-equity ratio range.

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

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

2.45

PEP: 2.45
Max: 2.20
Q3: 1.12
Median: 0.70
Q1: 0.35
Min: 0.00

Monster Beverage (MNST) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

Financial strength metrics for Monster Beverage (MNST) and PepsiCo (PEP)
Metric	MNST	PEP
Current Ratio (MRQ)	3.26	0.90
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)	0.01	2.45
Net Debt / EBITDA	-1.02	2.24

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 PepsiCo (PEP) reports a yield of 4.10%, ranking against industry peers normally.

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%

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

4.10%

Max: 10.71%
Q3: 4.63%
PEP: 4.10%
Median: 3.19%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Monster Beverage (MNST) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

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 PepsiCo (PEP) reports a payout of 89.32%, ranking against industry peers normally.

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%

PEP

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

89.32%

Max: 159.06%
PEP: 89.32%
Q3: 86.47%
Median: 45.18%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Monster Beverage (MNST) vs. PepsiCo (PEP): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

Dividend metrics for Monster Beverage (MNST) and PepsiCo (PEP)
Metric	MNST	PEP
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.00%	4.10%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	0.00%	89.32%