Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH), a leading player in the energy drink market, experienced a significant 5.04% plummet in its stock price during Tuesday's trading session. This decline reflects growing concerns about the company's elevated valuation and mounting pressures from both internal and external factors.

One of the primary reasons cited for the stock's decline is its seemingly stretched valuation. With a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 33.92, Celsius Holdings trades at a premium compared to broader market benchmarks like the S&P 500 (P/E of 22.66) and the Food – Miscellaneous industry average (P/E of 15.88). This disparity suggests that investors may have been overly optimistic about the company's growth potential, leading to a potential correction in the stock price.

Additionally, Celsius Holdings has faced a steep decline in its stock performance over the past six months, with shares tumbling 50.7% while the industry grew by a modest 0.9%. This underperformance has significantly lagged behind the broader Zacks Consumer Staples sector and the S&P 500, further undermining market confidence in the company.