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Embotelladora Andina S.A (AKO-A)

Embotelladora Andina S.A (AKO-A) 2-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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11/12/2025: AKO-A (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Analysis of Past Performance

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Historic Profit 34.61%
Avg. Invested days 51
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.53B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 12.66
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 12.66
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.34
52 Weeks Range 12.31 - 22.39
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 12.31 - 22.39
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 7.45%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.56

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Profitability

Profit Margin 7.29%
Operating Margin (TTM) 14.7%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 8.24%
Return on Equity (TTM) 21.81%

Valuation

Trailing PE 12.66
Forward PE 7.52
Enterprise Value 4453280276
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 4453280276
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.26
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.54
Shares Outstanding 78881600
Shares Floating 459834534
Shares Outstanding 78881600
Shares Floating 459834534
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 0.19

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Embotelladora Andina S.A

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Embotelladora Andina S.A. was founded in 1946 in Chile. It has grown through acquisitions and expansions to become one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in Latin America, serving territories in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Beverage Production and Distribution: Production, marketing, and distribution of Coca-Cola trademark beverages (Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, etc.), as well as other non-alcoholic beverages (juices, waters, energy drinks).
  • Retail Operations: Owns and operates retail outlets, primarily in Chile, selling beverages and related products directly to consumers.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company has a board of directors overseeing the strategic direction and an executive management team responsible for day-to-day operations. The CEO is Juan Pablo Gazmuri Vieira.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Coca-Cola: Coca-Cola is the company's flagship product. Market share varies by country, but it generally holds a leading position in its territories. Competitors include PepsiCo and other local beverage brands.
  • Market Share: 35,40,45
  • Market Share: 20,22,25
  • Sparkling Flavors (Fanta, Sprite): Fanta and Sprite are major brands within the Coca-Cola portfolio. They compete with similar flavored beverages from PepsiCo and other companies.
  • Market Share: 15,18,20
  • Still Beverages (Water, Juices): The company also offers still beverages such as bottled water and juices, competing with various brands in the bottled water and juice categories.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The beverage industry is highly competitive, with large global players and numerous local brands. Growth is driven by factors such as population growth, urbanization, and changing consumer preferences. The industry is also facing increasing scrutiny regarding sugar content and environmental sustainability.

Positioning

Embotelladora Andina is a major player in the Latin American beverage market, leveraging its exclusive Coca-Cola franchise rights. It benefits from strong brand recognition and established distribution networks.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for non-alcoholic beverages in South America is estimated at $70 Billion USD. Andina's market share positions it to capture a significant portion of this potential market, but faces strong competition

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand portfolio (Coca-Cola)
  • Extensive distribution network
  • Established market presence in key territories
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on Coca-Cola brand
  • Exposure to currency fluctuations
  • High levels of debt
  • Sensitivity to raw material prices (sugar, aluminum)

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new territories
  • Development of new beverage products (healthier options)
  • Increased focus on sustainability
  • Growth in e-commerce channels

Threats

  • Intense competition from other beverage companies
  • Changing consumer preferences (shift towards healthier beverages)
  • Government regulations (sugar taxes, labeling requirements)
  • Economic instability in Latin America

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • PEP
  • KO
  • CCEP

Competitive Landscape

Embotelladora Andina benefits from its exclusive Coca-Cola franchise rights, giving it a strong competitive advantage. However, it faces intense competition from PepsiCo and other beverage companies, particularly in the flavored beverage and bottled water categories.

Major Acquisitions

Coca-Cola Polar

  • Year: 2016
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 888
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Andina's bottling operations in Brazil, increasing its market share and geographic reach.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: The company has achieved consistent growth in revenue and earnings over the past decade, driven by volume growth, price increases, and acquisitions.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth in revenue and earnings, supported by expansion plans and new product launches. Growth rate is expected at 3-5% annually.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in production capacity, expansion of distribution networks, and the launch of new low-sugar beverage options.

Summary

Embotelladora Andina is a significant Coca-Cola bottler with a strong presence in Latin America. The company benefits from a robust brand portfolio and distribution network but faces competition and economic challenges. It has shown consistent historical growth and is projected to continue expanding. The company needs to manage its debt levels and adapt to changing consumer preferences for healthier beverages. Their history of acquisitions sets them up to be in a good position to capitalize on more.

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About Embotelladora Andina S.A

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 1994-07-07
CEO -
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

Embotelladora Andina S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces, bottles, commercializes, and distributes Coca-Cola trademark beverages in Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. It offers fruit juices, other fruit-flavored beverages, sport drinks, flavored waters, and mineral and purified water; iced tea and matte beverages; seed-based beverages; energy drinks; pre-mixed cocktails; and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles and preforms, returnable PET bottles, cases, and plastic caps. The company also distributes alcoholic beverages under the Campari, Aperol, and Skyy brands; alcoholic ready-to-drink under the Jack & Coke, Schweppes with alcohol, and Absolut Sprit; sparkling wine, spirits, wine, cider, and other alcoholic products; confectionery under the Perfetti Van Melle Brazil's, Mentos, and Frutalle; ice cream and other frozen products under the Guallarauco brand; and beer under the Therezópolis and Estrella Galícia brands. It offers its products primarily through small retailers, restaurants and bars, supermarkets, and wholesale distributors. Embotelladora Andina S.A. was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.