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Ambev SA ADR (ABEV)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/05/2025: ABEV (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
12 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $2.84
1 Year Target Price $2.84
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 7 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 26.06% | Avg. Invested days 50 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/05/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 39.19B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 12.95 | 1Y Target Price 2.84 |
Price to earnings Ratio 12.95 | 1Y Target Price 2.84 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 12 | Beta 0.25 | 52 Weeks Range 1.71 - 2.63 | Updated Date 12/6/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.71 - 2.63 | Updated Date 12/6/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 7.19% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.19 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 17.73% | Operating Margin (TTM) 26.01% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 9.98% | Return on Equity (TTM) 17.21% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 12.95 | Forward PE 13.5 | Enterprise Value 38220507868 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.43 |
Enterprise Value 38220507868 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.43 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.25 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.8 | Shares Outstanding 15592466967 | Shares Floating 4253148045 |
Shares Outstanding 15592466967 | Shares Floating 4253148045 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 7.78 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Ambev SA ADR
Company Overview
History and Background
Ambev SA is a Brazilian brewing company formed in 2000 through the merger of Brahma and Antarctica. It is one of the largest brewers in Latin America and a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev). Ambev has expanded through acquisitions and organic growth, establishing a significant presence across the Americas.
Core Business Areas
- Beer: Production, distribution, and sale of a wide variety of beer brands, including Brahma, Skol, Antarctica, Bohemia, and others. It's the core business.
- Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Production, distribution, and sale of non-alcoholic beverages, including soft drinks, bottled water, juices, and energy drinks.
- Other: The company also manufactures and sells malt and other beer ingredients.
Leadership and Structure
Ambev SA is led by a management team with experience in the beverage industry. The organizational structure includes operational units focused on specific geographic regions and product categories.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Skol: One of the most popular beers in Brazil. It has a significant market share within the Brazilian beer market. Competitors include Brahma, Antarctica, and other local and international brands. Exact market share figures fluctuate and require updated market analysis data.
- Brahma: Another leading beer brand in Brazil with a substantial market share. Competitors include Skol, Antarctica, and international brands such as Heineken and Budweiser. Exact market share figures fluctuate and require updated market analysis data.
- Antarctica: A popular beer in Brazil known for its pilsner style. Faces competition from other mainstream beer brands like Brahma and Skol. Exact market share figures fluctuate and require updated market analysis data.
- Guarana Antarctica: A popular guarana-flavored soft drink in Brazil. Competitors include other soft drink brands like Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Exact market share figures fluctuate and require updated market analysis data.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The beverage industry in Latin America, particularly beer and soft drinks, is highly competitive and is impacted by economic conditions, consumer preferences, and regulatory changes.
Positioning
Ambev SA holds a dominant position in the Brazilian and Latin American beverage markets due to its extensive distribution network, strong brand portfolio, and efficient operations. Its competitive advantages include scale, brand recognition, and cost leadership.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for beverages in Latin America is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of USD. Ambev is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM due to its market leadership and wide product portfolio.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand portfolio
- Extensive distribution network
- Market leadership in Brazil and Latin America
- Efficient operations and cost leadership
- Parent Company AB InBev providing synergies and financial backing
Weaknesses
- High dependence on the Brazilian market
- Exposure to currency fluctuations
- Potential for increased competition
- Sensitivity to economic downturns
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Introduction of new products and innovations
- Growth in the non-alcoholic beverage segment
- Strategic acquisitions
- Increasing disposable income in emerging markets
Threats
- Increased competition from local and international players
- Changes in consumer preferences
- Regulatory changes and taxation
- Economic instability in Latin America
- Political risks in key markets
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BUD
- HEINY
- CCU
- KDP
Competitive Landscape
Ambev SA has advantages in its extensive distribution network and brand recognition, but faces challenges from global competitors with larger financial resources and different product portfolios.
Major Acquisitions
Cerveceria Nacional Dominicana (CND)
- Year: 2012
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1200
- Strategic Rationale: To strengthen its presence in the Caribbean and Latin American beer markets. It acquired a controlling stake of 70%
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Ambev's historical growth has been driven by its market leadership, expansion into new markets, and acquisitions. Growth rates have varied depending on economic conditions and competitive pressures.
Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on analyst estimates and company guidance. These are subject to change based on market conditions and strategic decisions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include new product launches, expansion into new markets, cost-cutting measures, and investments in innovation.
Summary
Ambev SA is a strong player in the Latin American beverage industry with a dominant market share in Brazil. Its extensive distribution network and strong brand portfolio are significant advantages. However, the company faces challenges due to its dependence on the Brazilian market, currency fluctuations, and increasing competition. Strategic initiatives and expansion into new markets are crucial for future growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Market research reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and assumptions, and is not financial advice. Actual results may vary. Market share data is based on estimates and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Ambev SA ADR
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters São Paulo, SP, Brazil | ||
IPO Launch date 1997-03-05 | CEO & Member of Board of Executive Officers Mr. Carlos Eduardo Klutzenschell Lisboa | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Beverages - Brewers | Full time employees 43000 | Website https://www.ambev.com.br |
Full time employees 43000 | Website https://www.ambev.com.br | ||
Ambev S.A., through its subsidiaries, engages in the production, distribution, and sale of beer, draft beer, carbonated soft drinks, malt and food, other alcoholic beverages, and non-alcoholic and non-carbonated products in Brazil, Central America and Caribbean, Latin America South, and Canada. It also provides carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, isotonic beverages, energy drinks, coconut water, powdered and natural juices, and ready-to-drink teas. The company offers its products under its own main brands, such as Brahma, SkoL, Antarctica, Original, Quilmes, Andes Origen, Patricia, Paceña, Huari, Pilsen, Presidente, Balboa, Guaraná Antarctica, and e Beats; and licensed brands, including Budweiser, Corona, Spaten, Stella Artois, Beck's, Modelo, Bud Light, Busch, and e Michelob Ultra, as well as under the Pepsi, H2OH! , Lipton IceTea, and Red Bull. It offers its products through a network of third-party distributors and a direct distribution system. The company was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Ambev S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Interbrew International B.V
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