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CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:STZ - US21036P1084 - Common Stock

130.98 USD
-3.21 (-2.39%)
Last: 10/29/2025, 7:17:47 PM
131.6 USD
+0.62 (+0.47%)
After Hours: 10/29/2025, 7:17:47 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, STZ scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. STZ was compared to 33 industry peers in the Beverages industry. While STZ belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. STZ has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year STZ was profitable.
STZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: STZ reported negative net income in multiple years.
STZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
STZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSTZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.71%, STZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
STZ has a better Return On Equity (16.30%) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.29%, STZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STZ is in line with the industry average of 10.75%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.29%) for STZ is above the 3 year average (12.24%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.71%
ROE 16.3%
ROIC 13.29%
ROA(3y)2.02%
ROA(5y)2.65%
ROE(3y)5.23%
ROE(5y)6.01%
ROIC(3y)12.24%
ROIC(5y)11.12%
STZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSTZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

STZ's Profit Margin of 12.70% is amongst the best of the industry. STZ outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
STZ's Operating Margin of 33.05% is amongst the best of the industry. STZ outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STZ has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of STZ (51.93%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
STZ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 33.05%
PM (TTM) 12.7%
GM 51.93%
OM growth 3Y0.41%
OM growth 5Y2.07%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.64%
GM growth 5Y0.98%
STZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSTZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), STZ is creating value.
STZ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, STZ has less shares outstanding
STZ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
STZ Yearly Shares OutstandingSTZ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
STZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSTZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.83 indicates that STZ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
STZ has a better Altman-Z score (2.83) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STZ is 5.71, which is a neutral value as it means it would take STZ, 5.71 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
STZ has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.71. This is in the better half of the industry: STZ outperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34 is on the high side and indicates that STZ has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of STZ (1.34) is worse than 78.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.34
Debt/FCF 5.71
Altman-Z 2.83
ROIC/WACC1.99
WACC6.67%
STZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

STZ has a Current Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that STZ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
STZ has a worse Current ratio (1.08) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that STZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.54, STZ is doing worse than 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.08
Quick Ratio 0.54
STZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

STZ shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.57%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, STZ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.56% in the last year.
STZ shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.12% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.57%
EPS 3Y10.52%
EPS 5Y8.57%
EPS Q2Q%-15.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.56%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y4.12%
Sales Q2Q%-15%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.52% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.21% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-15.6%
EPS Next 2Y-4.47%
EPS Next 3Y-1.49%
EPS Next 5Y3.52%
Revenue Next Year-10.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.74%
Revenue Next 5Y0.21%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
STZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
STZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.29, the valuation of STZ can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of STZ indicates a rather cheap valuation: STZ is cheaper than 84.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.76. STZ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.42, which indicates a very decent valuation of STZ.
84.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STZ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.63, STZ is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.29
Fwd PE 10.42
STZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of STZ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STZ is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STZ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.41
EV/EBITDA 9.33
STZ Per share dataSTZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

STZ has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.2
EPS Next 2Y-4.47%
EPS Next 3Y-1.49%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

STZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.92%.
The stock price of STZ dropped by -21.18% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
STZ's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.04.
STZ's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.92%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of STZ grows each year by 6.29%, which is quite nice.
STZ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As STZ did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.29%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
STZ Yearly Dividends per shareSTZ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

STZ pays out 59.24% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of STZ is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP59.24%
EPS Next 2Y-4.47%
EPS Next 3Y-1.49%
STZ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSTZ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B
STZ Dividend Payout.STZ Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.STZ Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A

NYSE:STZ (10/29/2025, 7:17:47 PM)

After market: 131.6 +0.62 (+0.47%)

130.98

-3.21 (-2.39%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)10-06 2025-10-06/amc
Earnings (Next)01-08 2026-01-08/bmo
Inst Owners77.93%
Inst Owner Change-0.39%
Ins Owners0.1%
Ins Owner Change0.1%
Market Cap22.93B
Revenue(TTM)9.62B
Net Income(TTM)1.22B
Analysts72.67
Price Target184.15 (40.59%)
Short Float %6.89%
Short Ratio3.39
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.92%
Yearly Dividend4.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.29%
DP59.24%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date10-30 2025-10-30 (1.02)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.34%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.57%
Max EPS beat(2)6.26%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.57%
Max EPS beat(4)14.31%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.2%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.1%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)5.56%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.61%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.25%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.9%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.36%
PT rev (1m)-2.92%
PT rev (3m)-13.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.29
Fwd PE 10.42
P/S 2.38
P/FCF 12.41
P/OCF 8.28
P/B 3.06
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.33
EPS(TTM)12.73
EY9.72%
EPS(NY)12.57
Fwd EY9.59%
FCF(TTM)10.56
FCFY8.06%
OCF(TTM)15.82
OCFY12.08%
SpS54.98
BVpS42.85
TBVpS-1.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.2
Graham Number110.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.71%
ROE 16.3%
ROCE 16.95%
ROIC 13.29%
ROICexc 13.34%
ROICexgc 22.51%
OM 33.05%
PM (TTM) 12.7%
GM 51.93%
FCFM 19.2%
ROA(3y)2.02%
ROA(5y)2.65%
ROE(3y)5.23%
ROE(5y)6.01%
ROIC(3y)12.24%
ROIC(5y)11.12%
ROICexc(3y)12.3%
ROICexc(5y)11.2%
ROICexgc(3y)22.37%
ROICexgc(5y)20.22%
ROCE(3y)15.97%
ROCE(5y)14.37%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.53%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.2%
OM growth 3Y0.41%
OM growth 5Y2.07%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.64%
GM growth 5Y0.98%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.34
Debt/FCF 5.71
Debt/EBITDA 2.78
Cap/Depr 212.82%
Cap/Sales 9.57%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 76.64%
Profit Quality 151.15%
Current Ratio 1.08
Quick Ratio 0.54
Altman-Z 2.83
F-Score8
WACC6.67%
ROIC/WACC1.99
Cap/Depr(3y)275.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)283.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.45%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.57%
EPS 3Y10.52%
EPS 5Y8.57%
EPS Q2Q%-15.97%
EPS Next Y-15.6%
EPS Next 2Y-4.47%
EPS Next 3Y-1.49%
EPS Next 5Y3.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.56%
Revenue growth 3Y4.99%
Revenue growth 5Y4.12%
Sales Q2Q%-15%
Revenue Next Year-10.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.74%
Revenue Next 5Y0.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.73%
EBIT growth 3Y5.43%
EBIT growth 5Y6.27%
EBIT Next Year-2.01%
EBIT Next 3Y2.2%
EBIT Next 5Y2.36%
FCF growth 1Y19.84%
FCF growth 3Y4.91%
FCF growth 5Y1.21%
OCF growth 1Y1.64%
OCF growth 3Y5.23%
OCF growth 5Y4.32%

CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A / STZ FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to STZ.


Can you provide the valuation status for CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) stock?

CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for STZ stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) is expected to decline by -15.6% in the next year.


Is the dividend of CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A sustainable?

The dividend rating of CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC-A (STZ) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 59.24%.