Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) EBITDA Margin: 31.39%
Is Monster Beverage Corporation’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Monster Beverage Corporation's EBITDA margin of 31.39% is in line with its 5-year average of 30.89%, around the middle of its 5-year range (25.88%–36.75%).
As of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 5.71% above its 12-month average of 29.70%.
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MNST EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
31.39%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
29.70%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
28.80%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
30.89%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
32.49%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
31.15%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
30.53%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+5.71%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+8.98%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+1.60%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-3.39%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+0.77%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+2.82%
MNST Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $90.70B | 31.39% | 29.70% | 28.80% | 30.89% |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)vs › | $72.55B | 19.41% | 21.77% | 21.04% | 22.02% |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO)vs › | $116.02B | 53.79% | 63.75% | 57.49% | 49.17% |
| Target Corporation (TGT)vs › | $59.87B | 7.97% | 8.04% | 8.03% | 8.29% |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)vs › | $43.54B | 25.26% | 23.65% | 24.08% | 25.64% |
| The Kroger Co. (KR)vs › | $39.54B | 3.90% | 4.54% | 4.59% | 4.58% |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY)vs › | $37.99B | 5.08% | 5.19% | 4.99% | 4.90% |
| The Hershey Company (HSY)vs › | $37.02B | 16.70% | 22.20% | 23.11% | 23.55% |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)vs › | $34.61B | 18.05% | 18.94% | 17.41% | 17.85% |
| Kellanova (K)vs › | $29.03B | 18.29% | 15.86% | 15.57% | 15.79% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
55.5%
EBITDA Margin
31.4%
Operating Margin
29.3%
Net Margin
23.1%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Monster Beverage Corporation EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Monster Beverage Corporation EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)?
- The EBITDA margin for MNST stock is 31.39%.
- Is Monster Beverage Corporation's EBITDA margin high or low?
- Monster Beverage Corporation's EBITDA margin of 31.39% is in line with its 5-year average of 30.89%, around the middle of its 5-year range (25.88%–36.75%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for MNST stock is 29.70%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for MNST stock is 28.80%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for MNST stock is 30.89%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for MNST stock is 32.49%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for MNST stock is 31.15%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for MNST stock is 30.53%.
Monster Beverage Corporation EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 31.39% |
| 2024-12-31 | 28.00% |
| 2023-12-31 | 29.94% |
| 2022-12-31 | 25.88% |
| 2021-12-31 | 33.41% |
| 2020-12-31 | 36.75% |
| 2019-12-31 | 34.84% |
| 2018-12-31 | 35.21% |
| 2017-12-31 | 37.03% |
| 2016-12-31 | 36.93% |
| 2015-12-31 | 28.03% |
| 2014-12-31 | 31.37% |
| 2013-12-31 | 26.52% |
| 2012-12-31 | 27.72% |
| 2011-12-31 | 27.80% |
| 2010-12-31 | 27.58% |
| 2009-12-31 | 30.02% |
| 2008-12-31 | 16.16% |
| 2007-12-31 | 25.78% |
| 2006-12-31 | 26.44% |
| 2005-12-31 | 29.96% |
| 2004-12-31 | 19.26% |
| 2003-12-31 | 9.49% |
| 2002-12-31 | 6.35% |
| 2001-12-31 | 8.05% |
| 2000-12-31 | 10.58% |
| 1999-12-31 | 11.20% |
| 1998-12-31 | 12.06% |
| 1997-12-31 | 5.80% |
| 1996-12-31 | 4.21% |
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About Monster Beverage Corporation
Monster Beverage Corporation is a global entity primarily involved in the innovation, marketing, sale, and distribution of energy beverages and concentrates. Its business operations are categorized into three main divisions: Monster Energy Drinks, Strategic Brands, and a segment designated as "Other." The company boasts an extensive product portfolio, encompassing a wide array of carbonated energy drinks, alongside various non-carbonated options. These include ready-to-drink iced teas, lemonades, diverse juice cocktails, single-serving juices, and fruit beverages. Additionally, their offerings extend to ready-to-drink dairy and coffee-based concoctions, specialized sports drinks, single-serve still waters, and a selection of sodas described as natural, sparkling juices, and flavored sparkling beverages. Monster Beverage distributes its products through a comprehensive network, supplying bottlers and full-service beverage distributors. They also engage in direct sales to a multitude of retail outlets, including grocery and specialty chains, wholesalers, club stores, mass merchandisers, convenience stores, pharmacies, foodservice clients, value retailers, e-commerce platforms, and military establishments. Furthermore, the company provides concentrates and beverage bases to its authorized bottling and canning partners. Under its corporate umbrella, the company manages a vast collection of brands. Notable examples include the Monster Energy line (e.g., Monster Energy, Monster Energy Ultra, Monster Rehab, Monster Energy Nitro), Java Monster, Muscle Monster, Espresso Monster, Punch Monster, Juice Monster, and the Monster Hydro series (Energy Water, Super Sport, Super Fuel). Other significant brands feature Monster Dragon Tea, Reign Total Body Fuel, Reign Inferno Thermogenic Fuel, NOS, Full Throttle, Burn, Mother, Nalu, Ultra Energy, Play and Power Play (stylized), Relentless, BPM, BU, Gladiator, Samurai, Live+, Predator, Fury, and True North. Founded in 1985 under its previous name, Hansen Natural Corporation, the company rebranded to Monster Beverage Corporation in January 2012. Its corporate headquarters are located in Corona, California.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
- CEO
- Hilton H. Schlosberg