Sector Report4 min read
Consumer Staples: Seven A-Grades, Three Disasters
Philip Morris and Monster print 26% and 22% margins. Walmart and Tyson barely break 2%. Same sector, different planets.
Mar 30, 2026
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Financial data as of Dec 31, 2025Stable · Consumer Staples
Key financials compared side by side
FCF Margin ranked against sector peers
Philip Morris and Monster print 26% and 22% margins. Walmart and Tyson barely break 2%. Same sector, different planets.
Tobacco and energy drinks print 20%+ margins. Retail giants barely break 2%. Both earn A-grades. Something's broken.