Graham Holdings Co (GHC)vsMonster Beverage Corp (MNST)
GHC
Graham Holdings Co
$1,134.42
+1.06%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $4.91B
MNST
Monster Beverage Corp
$75.20
-2.49%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $73.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Monster Beverage Corp generates 66% more annual revenue ($8.29B vs $4.98B). MNST leads profitability with a 23.0% profit margin vs 6.0%. MNST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.23. MNST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
GHC
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
MNST
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+5.3%
Fair Value
$1171.08
Current Price
$1134.42
$36.66 discount
Margin of Safety
+70.7%
Fair Value
$276.09
Current Price
$75.20
$200.89 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 21.4% YoY
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
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
6.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.9x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GHC
The strongest argument for GHC centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
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 : GHC
The primary concerns for GHC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MNST
The primary concerns for MNST are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GHC profiles as a value stock while MNST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GHC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
MNST is growing revenue faster at 17.6% — sustainability is the question.
MNST generates stronger free cash flow (351M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MNST scores higher overall (68/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 23.0% margins and 17.6% revenue growth. 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.
Graham Holdings Co
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Graham Holdings Company is a diversified global media and education company. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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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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