CIA CERVECERIAS UNI-SPON ADR (CCU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CCU - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US2044291043 - ADR - Currency: USD
Overall CCU gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CCU against 33 industry peers in the Beverages industry. CCU scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. While showing a medium growth rate, CCU is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past 5 years CCU has always been profitable.
CCU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CCU has a Return On Assets of 4.25%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CCU outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
CCU has a Return On Equity of 10.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CCU outperforms 57.58% of its industry peers.
CCU has a Return On Invested Capital (5.83%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CCU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.46%. This is below the industry average of 11.17%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.25% | ||
| ROE | 10.85% | ||
| ROIC | 5.83% |
ROA(3y)3.47%
ROA(5y)4.24%
ROE(3y)9.4%
ROE(5y)10.17%
ROIC(3y)6.46%
ROIC(5y)7.78%
1.3 Margins
CCU has a Profit Margin (5.59%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCU has declined.
CCU has a worse Operating Margin (7.76%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
CCU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CCU has a Gross Margin (45.15%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CCU has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.59% | ||
| GM | 45.15% |
OM growth 3Y-14.74%
OM growth 5Y-8.21%
PM growth 3Y-11.58%
PM growth 5Y-4.95%
GM growth 3Y-1.98%
GM growth 5Y-2.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Compared to 1 year ago, CCU has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, CCU has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
CCU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of CCU is 9.33, which is on the high side as it means it would take CCU, 9.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.33, CCU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that CCU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CCU (0.82) is worse than 60.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
CCU has a Current Ratio of 2.16. This indicates that CCU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.16, CCU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
CCU has a Quick Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that CCU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.58, CCU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.58 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CCU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 38.53%, which is quite impressive.
CCU shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.35% yearly.
CCU shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.21%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.77% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.53%
EPS 3Y-6.85%
EPS 5Y4.35%
EPS Q2Q%-322.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.21%
Revenue growth 3Y5.34%
Revenue growth 5Y9.77%
Sales Q2Q%10.54%
3.2 Future
CCU is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.15% yearly.
CCU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y-5.08%
EPS Next 2Y3.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.88%
EPS Next 5Y3.15%
Revenue Next Year14.74%
Revenue Next 2Y9.51%
Revenue Next 3Y9.39%
Revenue Next 5Y5.9%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CCU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.18%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.75, CCU pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
CCU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CCU decreases each year by -17.81%.
CCU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.81%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
49.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CCU. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP49.14%
EPS Next 2Y3.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.88%
NYSE:CCU (8/15/2025, 10:10:08 AM)
12.525
+0.02 (+0.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.16%
Inst Owner Change0.99%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.31B
Analysts52.5
Price Target14.2 (13.37%)
Short Float %1.23%
Short Ratio3.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.81%
DP49.14%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)28.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.48%
Max EPS beat(2)61.89%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)136.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.48%
Max EPS beat(4)391.69%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)68.08%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)29.22%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)30.37%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)17.74%
Min Revenue beat(2)8.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)27.33%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)27.33%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.64%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.14%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.92%
PT rev (1m)-4.68%
PT rev (3m)-1.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-601.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-944.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)7.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | N/A | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)N/A
EYN/A
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpSN/A
BVpSN/A
TBVpSN/A
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.25% | ||
| ROE | 10.85% | ||
| ROCE | 7.41% | ||
| ROIC | 5.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.34% | ||
| OM | 7.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.59% | ||
| GM | 45.15% | ||
| FCFM | 5.03% |
ROA(3y)3.47%
ROA(5y)4.24%
ROE(3y)9.4%
ROE(5y)10.17%
ROIC(3y)6.46%
ROIC(5y)7.78%
ROICexc(3y)8.35%
ROICexc(5y)9.68%
ROICexgc(3y)9.77%
ROICexgc(5y)11.4%
ROCE(3y)8.24%
ROCE(5y)9.92%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-18.68%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y-18.95%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.44%
OM growth 3Y-14.74%
OM growth 5Y-8.21%
PM growth 3Y-11.58%
PM growth 5Y-4.95%
GM growth 3Y-1.98%
GM growth 5Y-2.05%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.33 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.94% | ||
| Interest Coverage | -3.27 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 89.88% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)6.02%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.32%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.53%
EPS 3Y-6.85%
EPS 5Y4.35%
EPS Q2Q%-322.58%
EPS Next Y-5.08%
EPS Next 2Y3.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.88%
EPS Next 5Y3.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.21%
Revenue growth 3Y5.34%
Revenue growth 5Y9.77%
Sales Q2Q%10.54%
Revenue Next Year14.74%
Revenue Next 2Y9.51%
Revenue Next 3Y9.39%
Revenue Next 5Y5.9%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.94%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.19%
EBIT growth 5Y0.76%
EBIT Next Year97.91%
EBIT Next 3Y33.44%
EBIT Next 5Y20.53%
FCF growth 1Y235.68%
FCF growth 3Y1.6%
FCF growth 5Y4.59%
OCF growth 1Y234.52%
OCF growth 3Y-0.67%
OCF growth 5Y3.48%