COST vs MNST
By Alex · Tickerpine
Costco Wholesale Corporation vs Monster Beverage Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | COST | MNST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $960.01 | $48.73 |
| Market cap | $425.74B | $95.46B |
| P/E ratio | 48.3 | 45.1 |
| ROE | 29.15% | 25.70% |
| Profit margin | 3.01% | 23.08% |
| Revenue growth | 21.50% | 20.20% |
| Dividend yield | 0.61% | — |
| Beta | 0.86 | 0.52 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
COST vs MNST in plain English
- COST is the bigger company — about 4.5× the market cap of MNST.
- MNST is cheaper on earnings (P/E 45.1 vs 48.3).
- COST earns a higher return on equity (29% vs 26%).
- COST is growing revenue faster (22% vs 20%).
- COST pays a dividend (0.61%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
COST return calculator
See what $1,000 in Costco Wholesale Corporation would be worth today.
MNST return calculator
See what $1,000 in Monster Beverage Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.