New Oriental Education & Technology (EDU)vsMonster Beverage Corp (MNST)
EDU
New Oriental Education & Technology
$58.58
+15.34%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $8.19B
MNST
Monster Beverage Corp
$97.74
-0.52%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $93.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Monster Beverage Corp generates 64% more annual revenue ($8.79B vs $5.37B). MNST leads profitability with a 23.1% profit margin vs 7.8%. EDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.84. MNST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
EDU
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
MNST
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+81.7%
Fair Value
$334.63
Current Price
$58.58
$276.05 discount
Margin of Safety
+65.3%
Fair Value
$281.82
Current Price
$97.74
$184.08 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 60.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.8% revenue growth
Strong operational efficiency at 31.0%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 26.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
7.8% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 11.0x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDU
The strongest argument for EDU centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 19.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.84 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MNST
The strongest argument for MNST centers on Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.1% and operating margin at 31.0%. Revenue growth of 26.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EDU
The primary concerns for EDU are Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : MNST
The primary concerns for MNST are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 46.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MNST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.53 — expect wider price swings.
MNST is growing revenue faster at 26.9% — sustainability is the question.
MNST generates stronger free cash flow (584M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EDU scores higher overall (69/100 vs 69/100) and 19.8% revenue growth. MNST offers better value entry with a 65.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
New Oriental Education & Technology
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · China
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. provides private educational services under the New Oriental brand in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
Monster Beverage Corp
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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