Molson Coors Beverage Company

TAP · Consumer Defensive · Beverages - Brewers

Cash Generator
$39.40
+0.90%

Molson Coors Beverage Company manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells beer and other malt beverage products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It offers flavored malt beverages including hard seltzers, craft, spirits, and ready to drink beverages. The compa…

What to know about TAP

Molson Coors Beverage Company is a Consumer Defensive company with a mixed financial profile. It scores well on risk and dividends, but size is worth keeping an eye on.

Should you consider TAP?

Based on 31 financial metrics and sector comparison. Not financial advice.

  1. Molson Coors Beverage Company is a Consumer Defensive company with a mixed overall financial profile — it ranks near the bottom of Consumer Defensive stocks (28 of 35).

  2. Profit margins are thin compared to most S&P 500 peers — the company keeps less of each dollar it earns than the average. Watch for signs of margin improvement.

  3. Valuation looks attractive — the stock is priced reasonably relative to its earnings and sales compared to most peers. You're not overpaying for the business.

  4. Growth has been slower than most peers. That's not necessarily a dealbreaker, but it means the investment case rests more on current earnings than future expansion.

  5. There is a small dividend (0.05%), but income-focused investors will likely find better yields elsewhere in the market.

  6. Risk is relatively low — the stock tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which typically means a smoother ride during uncertain periods.

  7. Analyst sentiment is cautious and short interest is relatively elevated — meaning some professional investors are actively betting the price will fall. Worth understanding why.

  8. There are several areas of concern. This may suit investors with a higher risk tolerance or a specific contrarian view on the Consumer Defensive sector.

At a glance

Price $39.40
Market size 7.39B
Annual dividend 0.05%
Strongest metric EV/EBITDA 5.70

How it scores

We look at 31 different financial metrics and group them into categories. Here's how TAP compares to the other S&P 500 stocks.

Risk
Great
Dividends
Great
Valuation
Good
Cash Flow
Good
Growth
Average
Sentiment
Below average
Profitability
Below average
Health
Below average
Size
Below average
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Valuation

Is the stock cheap or expensive relative to its earnings, sales, and assets? Lower multiples often mean better value.

Metric Value vs S&P 500
P/E Ratio (Trailing) N/A
Forward P/E 7.89 Top 25%
PEG Ratio 4.02 Below avg
Price to Sales 0.66 Top 25%
Price to Book 0.74 Top 25%
EV/EBITDA 5.70 Top 25%
Earnings Yield N/A

Profitability

How efficiently does the company turn revenue into profit? Higher margins mean more money kept from each dollar earned.

Metric Value vs S&P 500
Gross Margin 38.62% Average
Operating Margin 12.42% Average
Net Profit Margin -18.85% Below avg
Return on Equity -18.08% Below avg
Return on Invested Capital 4.49% Average

Growth

How fast is the business expanding? Strong growth in revenue and earnings signals increasing market demand.

Metric Value vs S&P 500
Revenue Growth (YoY) 2.00% Below avg
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) 1.35% Average
EPS Growth (YoY) 35.60% Above avg
Free Cash Flow Growth -13.62% Average

Health

Can the company cover its debts and obligations? A healthy balance sheet reduces the risk of financial trouble.

Metric Value vs S&P 500
Current Ratio 0.54 Below avg
Debt to Equity 0.63 Above avg
Interest Coverage -9.16 Below avg
Altman Z-Score 0.75 Below avg

Dividends

Does the company pay shareholders, and is that payment growing and sustainable?

Metric Value vs S&P 500
Dividend Yield 4.73% Top 25%
Payout Ratio 35.90% Average
Dividend Growth (5Y) 7.14% Top 25%

Cash Flow

Is real cash flowing into the business — not just accounting profits? Strong cash flow funds growth and dividends.

Metric Value vs S&P 500
Free Cash Flow Yield 15.79% Top 25%
OCF to Sales 16.78% Average

Risk

How volatile is the stock compared to the broader market? Lower beta and volatility mean a smoother ride.

Metric Value vs S&P 500
Beta (1-Year) 0.42 Top 25%
Volatility (30-Day) 25.76% Above avg

Sentiment

What do analysts and short-sellers think? High analyst ratings and low short interest signal broad confidence.

Metric Value vs S&P 500
Short % of Float 23.04% Below avg
Avg. Analyst Rating 2.76 Below avg
Target Upside % 16.75% Above avg

Size

How large is the company by market value? Size affects stability, growth potential, and index inclusion.

Metric Value vs S&P 500
Market Capitalization 7.39B Below avg

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