A January 3, 2026, analysis from The Motley Fool compared The Coca-Cola Company to Monster Beverage. The report found that while Monster Beverage stock achieved significantly higher growth over the past year, Coca-Cola appeals more to value and dividend investors.
Coca-Cola’s valuation metrics suggest reasonable pricing. Its price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios currently sit below their five-year averages.
The company offers a dividend yield of around 2.9%. This positions Coca-Cola as a solid choice for conservative investors.
Furthermore, Coca-Cola holds an ownership stake in Monster. This structure allows KO investors to benefit directly from Monster’s growth trajectory.