Walt Disney Company (DIS)vsMonster Beverage Corp (MNST)
DIS
Walt Disney Company
$108.02
-0.59%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $188.69B
MNST
Monster Beverage Corp
$86.29
+13.58%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $84.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walt Disney Company generates 1073% more annual revenue ($97.26B vs $8.29B). MNST leads profitability with a 23.0% profit margin vs 11.5%. MNST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.23. MNST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
DIS
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
MNST
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+16.1%
Fair Value
$126.38
Current Price
$108.02
$18.36 discount
Margin of Safety
+70.6%
Fair Value
$274.97
Current Price
$86.29
$188.68 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.9B in free cash flow
Strong operational efficiency at 31.3%
Earnings expanding 66.6% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 29.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.2x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DIS
The strongest argument for DIS centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : MNST
The strongest argument for MNST centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.0% and operating margin at 31.3%. Revenue growth of 17.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DIS
The primary concerns for DIS are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MNST
The primary concerns for MNST are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 41.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DIS profiles as a value stock while MNST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DIS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
MNST is growing revenue faster at 17.6% — sustainability is the question.
DIS generates stronger free cash flow (4.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MNST scores higher overall (68/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 23.0% margins and 17.6% revenue growth. DIS offers better value entry with a 16.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Walt Disney Company
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is an American diversified multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California.
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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
Monster Beverage Corporation is an American beverage company that manufactures energy drinks including Monster Energy, Relentless and Burn.
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