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ABEV

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Ambev S.A. · Consumer Defensive · Brazil · $50.1B · Avg Vol: $81M/d

97
StockRank
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Q
75
V
67
M
60
P/E (TTM)
16.0x
ROE
17.3%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
1.1%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Ambev represents a high-ROIC, consumer-facing compounder with immense pricing power and deep moats in the Latin American market. In a volatile macro environment, capital flows consistently toward businesses with 'sticky' demand and asset-light distribution models. Ambev's ability to maintain margins despite inflationary pressure confirms its status as a durable compounder that survives and thrives regardless of global commodity price gyrations.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Ambev S.A. is the largest brewer in Latin America and a major global player, producing and distributing a wide portfolio of beers, soft drinks, and other beverages. The company dominates key Latin American beverage markets with strong brand recognition, extensive distribution networks, and significant scale advantages, while its diversified product portfolio provides a strong defensive position. Ambev is a powerful regional beverage conglomerate with market-leading positions and strong ties to global brewing giant AB InBev.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue79.7B79.7B89.5B88.2B3.4%88.2B92.0B96.3B4.5%
EPS0.940.920.920.940.0%0.191.031.139.5%
Shares15.7B15.7B15.7B15.6B-0.8%15.5B
Debt3.8B3.5B3.5B3.4B-4.1%3.1B
Equity82.0B79.0B98.6B87.9B2.4%
Op CF20.6B24.7B26.1B24.5B5.8%26.4B
Inv CF-5.0B-5.8B-5.5B-5.0B
Fin CF-16.3B-16.1B-10.4B-26.8B
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PRICE (1Y)-7.0%
3.003.073.133.203.27May 27Jun 17Jul 9
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$3.04
RSI (14)
39.9
52W High
$3.44
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
75
ROIC
22.3%88.8
ROE
17.3%77.2
GP/Assets
31.3%56.9
Op. Margin
26.2%92.0
FCF/Assets
12.5%89.1
Piotroski
889.2
Int. Cover
8.1x40.4
D/E Ratio
0.03x87.1
Current Ratio
1.03x25.0
Value
67
P/E (TTM)
16.0x56.2
EV/EBITDA
1.2x98.5
P/FCF
2.8x94.5
P/B
2.7x28.4
P/S
0.5x71.5
Div Yield
1.1%11.1
Momentum
60
52W High %
88%69.5
RS 6M
12%84.6
SMA 50/200
1.14x90.3
EPS Rev 4W
-2.6%21.8
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+13%28.9
Q Growth
2%43.2

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$50.1B
P/E (Forward)
14.1x
Gross Margin
51.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ABEV are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
ABEVAmbev S.A.(you)$50.1B97STRONG BUY
FEMSAUBD.MXFomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V.$52.9B94STRONG BUY
STZ.MXConstellation Brands, Inc.$25.3B82STRONG BUY
ANH.JOAnheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV$164.6B83STRONG BUY
HEIO.ASHeineken Holding N.V.$21.1B76BUY
HEIA.ASHeineken N.V.$46.9B55HOLD
0168.HKTsingtao Brewery Company Limited$7.9B90STRONG BUY
CARL-A.COCarlsberg A/S$21.7B60HOLD
600132.SSChongqing Brewery Co., Ltd.$2.9B92STRONG BUY
1876.HKBudweiser Brewing Company APAC Limited$10.7B63HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.6% · P/E 17.3x · Gross margin 32.5%

Ambev S.A. (ABEV) — Stock Score Summary

Ambev S.A. (ABEV) has a MoatMap StockRank of 97/100 based on Quality (75/100), Value (67/100), and Momentum (60/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Ambev represents a high-ROIC, consumer-facing compounder with immense pricing power and deep moats in the Latin American market. In a volatile macro environment, capital flows consistently toward businesses with 'sticky' demand and asset-light distribution models. Ambev's ability to maintain margins despite inflationary pressure confirms its status as a durable compounder that survives and thrives regardless of global commodity price gyrations.

Ambev S.A. is the largest brewer in Latin America and a major global player, producing and distributing a wide portfolio of beers, soft drinks, and other beverages. The company dominates key Latin American beverage markets with strong brand recognition, extensive distribution networks, and significant scale advantages, while its diversified product portfolio provides a strong defensive position. Ambev is a powerful regional beverage conglomerate with market-leading positions and strong ties to global brewing giant AB InBev.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$3.04
Market Cap$50.1B
P/E (TTM)16.00
P/E (Forward)14.14
Price/Book2.71
Return on Equity17.3%
Return on Invested Capital22.3%
Debt/Equity3.42
Gross Margin51.5%
Operating Margin26.2%
Revenue Growth-0.1%
Dividend Yield1.1%
Free Cash Flow$18.2B

Ambev S.A. operates in the Beverages - Brewers industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (Brazil).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ambev S.A.’s (ABEV) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Ambev S.A. (ABEV) is 97/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (75), Value (67), and Momentum (60) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Ambev S.A. have an economic moat?
Ambev S.A. (ABEV) has a Quality factor score of 75/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Ambev S.A. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Ambev S.A. (ABEV) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 97/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Ambev S.A. in?
Ambev S.A. (ABEV) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Beverages - Brewers industry (Brazil).