How Does Coca-Cola Stock Stack Up Against Its Peers?
Coca-Cola‘s stock (KO) has delivered a solid 22% return over the past year. But how does it truly stack up against beverage peers like PepsiCo (PEP), Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), and Monster Beverage (MNST) as of January 23, 2026? A closer look reveals strong profitability, evidenced by its 31.3% operating margin, a moderate valuation with a 24.06 PE, and steady revenue growth of 2.8%. However, sustained upside may be limited due to fierce competition and the rapid scaling of niche players, such as Monster Beverage, which saw a 70% market return over the same period.
- KO’s 31.3% operating margin, highest among peers, signals strong brand equity, pricing power, and efficient asset-light operations.
- KO’s 2.8% revenue growth lags KDP/MNST’s segment strength but outpaces PEP, SBUX, FIZZ, showing core market maturity.
- KO’s 21.9% stock gain and 24.1 PE signal stability, but MNST’s stronger returns reflect energy drink market growth.
Here’s how Coca-Cola stacks up across size, valuation, and profitability versus key peers.
| KO | PEP | KDP | MNST | SBUX | FIZZ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 313.6 | 197.9 | 37.7 | 80.1 | 111.0 | 3.2 |
| Revenue ($ Bil) | 47.7 | 92.4 | 16.2 | 8.0 | 37.2 | 1.2 |
| PE Ratio | 24.1 | 27.4 | 23.8 | 46.4 | 59.8 | 16.9 |
| LTM Revenue Growth | 2.8% | 0.5% | 6.8% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
| LTM Operating Margin | 31.3% | 13.2% | 21.5% | 28.3% | 9.6% | 19.7% |
| LTM FCF Margin | 11.7% | 7.3% | 9.9% | 24.4% | 6.6% | 13.1% |
| 12M Market Return | 21.9% | 1.2% | -7.8% | 70.4% | 2.3% | -19.6% |
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Revenue Growth Comparison
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| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KO | 2.8% | – | 2.9% | 6.4% | 11.3% |
| PEP | 0.5% | – | 0.4% | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| KDP | 6.8% | – | 3.6% | 5.4% | 10.8% |
| MNST | 7.6% | – | 4.9% | 13.1% | 13.9% |
| SBUX | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 11.6% | |
| FIZZ | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
Operating Margin Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KO | 31.3% | – | 29.8% | 28.6% | 28.0% |
| PEP | 13.2% | – | 14.1% | 14.1% | 13.1% |
| KDP | 21.5% | – | 21.6% | 21.6% | 19.8% |
| MNST | 28.3% | – | 25.8% | 27.4% | 25.1% |
| SBUX | 9.6% | 9.6% | 14.1% | 15.3% | |
| FIZZ | 19.7% | 19.6% | 18.3% | 15.9% |
PE Ratio Comparison
| LTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KO | 24.1 | – | 28.3 | 25.1 | 26.7 |
| PEP | 27.4 | – | 20.6 | 23.1 | 26.3 |
| KDP | 23.8 | – | 26.5 | 20.6 | 32.9 |
| MNST | 46.4 | – | 51.0 | 33.7 | 50.9 |
| SBUX | 59.8 | 51.5 | 27.5 | 26.7 | |
| FIZZ | 16.9 | 16.0 | 22.6 | 32.6 |
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