Constellation Brands, Inc. STZ NYSE

Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) has shown moderate revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $8.8B to $10.2B (average +5%/yr). The company reported a net loss of $81M in its most recent fiscal year, with earnings trending at 177.3%/yr. The net profit margin is -0.8%, which is negative. the company was profitable in 2 out of the last 4 years tracked. The gross margin is 52.1% (high), with a -1.3pp trend over the period. With a $29B market cap and MOAT composite score of 80/100, the company has a strong competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (83/100, Partial) — growth is present but not consistently above 5% across both metrics
• PAST (50/100, Fail) — the company has frequently reported losses. Looking at the full 40-year history, the company was profitable in 34 of 40 years — a solid long-term record with occasional losses
• INCOME (10/100, Fail) — the company is currently operating at a loss
• MOAT (80/100, Pass) — strong gross margins and market scale prove a durable competitive advantage

Overall SharesGrow Score: 47/100 with 3/7 criteria passed.