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AMBEV SA-ADR (ABEV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:ABEV - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US02319V1035 - ADR - Currency: USD

2.46  -0.01 (-0.4%)

After market: 2.45 -0.01 (-0.41%)

Fundamental Rating

6

ABEV gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Beverages industry. While ABEV belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ABEV is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings could make ABEV a good candidate for value investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ABEV was profitable.
In the past year ABEV had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ABEV has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years ABEV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ABEV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFABEV 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 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

1.2 Ratios

ABEV has a Return On Assets of 9.80%. This is in the better half of the industry: ABEV outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
ABEV has a better Return On Equity (15.27%) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 18.50%, ABEV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ABEV is significantly above the industry average of 11.35%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.11%) for ABEV is below the current ROIC(18.50%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.8%
ROE 15.27%
ROIC 18.5%
ROA(3y)10.1%
ROA(5y)9.71%
ROE(3y)16.88%
ROE(5y)16.28%
ROIC(3y)17.11%
ROIC(5y)16.49%
ABEV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICABEV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

ABEV has a Profit Margin of 15.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABEV outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ABEV has declined.
ABEV has a Operating Margin of 24.80%. This is in the better half of the industry: ABEV outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ABEV has declined.
ABEV's Gross Margin of 51.46% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ABEV outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
ABEV's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.8%
PM (TTM) 15.74%
GM 51.46%
OM growth 3Y0.69%
OM growth 5Y-5.02%
PM growth 3Y-2.46%
PM growth 5Y-6.55%
GM growth 3Y0.12%
GM growth 5Y-2.55%
ABEV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsABEV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ABEV is destroying value.
ABEV has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
ABEV has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ABEV has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
ABEV Yearly Shares OutstandingABEV Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B
ABEV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsABEV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.19 indicates that ABEV is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.19, ABEV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ABEV is 0.15, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ABEV, only 0.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ABEV has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.15) than 84.85% of its industry peers.
ABEV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.02, ABEV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.15
Altman-Z 4.19
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC19.22%
ABEV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFABEV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that ABEV should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ABEV has a Current ratio of 1.11. This is in the lower half of the industry: ABEV underperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
ABEV has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a bad value and indicates that ABEV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ABEV has a Quick ratio of 0.80. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ABEV outperforms 48.48% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 0.8
ABEV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesABEV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ABEV shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.61%.
ABEV shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.40% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 15.34% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 11.46% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.61%
EPS 3Y3.53%
EPS 5Y3.4%
EPS Q2Q%2.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.34%
Revenue growth 3Y7.08%
Revenue growth 5Y11.46%
Sales Q2Q%10.95%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ABEV will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.80% on average per year.
ABEV is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.11%
EPS Next 2Y9.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.79%
EPS Next 5Y10.8%
Revenue Next Year9.13%
Revenue Next 2Y7.14%
Revenue Next 3Y6.42%
Revenue Next 5Y6.91%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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.
ABEV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesABEV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
ABEV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesABEV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.38, the valuation of ABEV can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ABEV is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ABEV's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.30.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.69, ABEV is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ABEV is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.06, ABEV is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.38
Fwd PE 12.69
ABEV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsABEV 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 ABEV indicates a rather cheap valuation: ABEV is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ABEV's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ABEV is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.83
EV/EBITDA 6.62
ABEV Per share dataABEV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
ABEV has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.17
PEG (5Y)4.53
EPS Next 2Y9.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.91%, ABEV is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.92, ABEV has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, ABEV's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.91%

5.2 History

The dividend of ABEV decreases each year by -12.44%.
ABEV has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.44%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
ABEV Yearly Dividends per shareABEV Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

ABEV pays out 73.84% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP73.84%
EPS Next 2Y9.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.79%
ABEV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendABEV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B
ABEV Dividend Payout.ABEV Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ABEV Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

AMBEV SA-ADR

NYSE:ABEV (6/5/2025, 8:25:41 PM)

After market: 2.45 -0.01 (-0.41%)

2.46

-0.01 (-0.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Inst Owners7.23%
Inst Owner Change-23.97%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap38.45B
Analysts71.3
Price Target2.54 (3.25%)
Short Float %1.21%
Short Ratio1.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.91%
Yearly Dividend0.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.44%
DP73.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date05-19 2025-05-19 (0.021918)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.8%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.34%
Max EPS beat(2)7.94%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.29%
Max EPS beat(4)7.94%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.13%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)7.04%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)10.74%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.61%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.61%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.46%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.62%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.08%
PT rev (1m)1.56%
PT rev (3m)-0.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.59%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.38
Fwd PE 12.69
P/S 2.36
P/FCF 9.83
P/OCF 8.14
P/B 2.29
P/tB 5.38
EV/EBITDA 6.62
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY6.5%
EPS(NY)0.19
Fwd EY7.88%
FCF(TTM)0.25
FCFY10.17%
OCF(TTM)0.3
OCFY12.28%
SpS1.04
BVpS1.07
TBVpS0.46
PEG (NY)1.17
PEG (5Y)4.53
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.8%
ROE 15.27%
ROCE 21.06%
ROIC 18.5%
ROICexc 22.78%
ROICexgc 59.82%
OM 24.8%
PM (TTM) 15.74%
GM 51.46%
FCFM 24.02%
ROA(3y)10.1%
ROA(5y)9.71%
ROE(3y)16.88%
ROE(5y)16.28%
ROIC(3y)17.11%
ROIC(5y)16.49%
ROICexc(3y)21.47%
ROICexc(5y)20.62%
ROICexgc(3y)60.94%
ROICexgc(5y)58.16%
ROCE(3y)19.48%
ROCE(5y)18.77%
ROICexcg growth 3Y12.62%
ROICexcg growth 5Y3.42%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.69%
OM growth 3Y0.69%
OM growth 5Y-5.02%
PM growth 3Y-2.46%
PM growth 5Y-6.55%
GM growth 3Y0.12%
GM growth 5Y-2.55%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.15
Debt/EBITDA 0.07
Cap/Depr 63.29%
Cap/Sales 4.98%
Interest Coverage 27.2
Cash Conversion 88.8%
Profit Quality 152.61%
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 0.8
Altman-Z 4.19
F-Score8
WACC19.22%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)89.96%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.92%
Profit Quality(3y)124.82%
Profit Quality(5y)123.82%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.61%
EPS 3Y3.53%
EPS 5Y3.4%
EPS Q2Q%2.17%
EPS Next Y13.11%
EPS Next 2Y9.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.79%
EPS Next 5Y10.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.34%
Revenue growth 3Y7.08%
Revenue growth 5Y11.46%
Sales Q2Q%10.95%
Revenue Next Year9.13%
Revenue Next 2Y7.14%
Revenue Next 3Y6.42%
Revenue Next 5Y6.91%
EBIT growth 1Y19.5%
EBIT growth 3Y7.82%
EBIT growth 5Y5.86%
EBIT Next Year42.35%
EBIT Next 3Y16.28%
EBIT Next 5Y12.56%
FCF growth 1Y72.75%
FCF growth 3Y11.93%
FCF growth 5Y9.91%
OCF growth 1Y36.01%
OCF growth 3Y4.45%
OCF growth 5Y7.26%