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Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA ADR (CCU)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: CCU (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $11.91
1 Year Target Price $11.91
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 3 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -15.15% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.27B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 14.65 | 1Y Target Price 11.91 |
Price to earnings Ratio 14.65 | 1Y Target Price 11.91 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 0.34 | 52 Weeks Range 9.68 - 15.75 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 9.68 - 15.75 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.68% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.84 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-06 | When - | Estimate 10.27 | Actual -30.36 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.96% | Operating Margin (TTM) -4.7% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.09% | Return on Equity (TTM) 10.53% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 14.65 | Forward PE 10.37 | Enterprise Value 3026134323 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 3026134323 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.97 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.95 | Shares Outstanding 184751008 | Shares Floating 119452888 |
Shares Outstanding 184751008 | Shares Floating 119452888 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 15.09 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA ADR
Company Overview
History and Background
Compau00f1u00eda Cerveceru00edas Unidas S.A. (CCU) was founded in 1850 in Chile. It has grown from a local brewery to a diversified beverage company with operations in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Colombia. CCU has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Core Business Areas
- Beer: Production and distribution of beer brands across its operating regions.
- Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Production and distribution of soft drinks, bottled water, juices, and energy drinks.
- Wine: Production and distribution of wine brands, primarily in Chile and Argentina.
- Pisco: Production and distribution of Pisco.
Leadership and Structure
CCU has a board of directors overseeing the company's management team. Key executives include the CEO, CFO, and heads of various business units.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Beer Brands (e.g., Cristal, Escudo, Kunstmann): CCU holds significant market share in the beer market in Chile and Argentina. Competitors include AB InBev and Heineken. Market share varies significantly per country.
- Soft Drinks (e.g., Bilz y Pap, Kem Xtreme): CCU has a strong presence in the soft drinks market, competing with Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. Market share varies significantly per country.
- Wines (e.g., Viu00f1a San Pedro Tarapacu00e1): CCU's wine division produces and distributes various wine brands, competing with other Chilean and Argentinian wineries. Brands include Misiones de Rengo, Santa Helena and Casa del Bosque. Competitors include Concha y Toro.
- Pisco (e.g., Pisco Mistral): CCU produces Pisco, a Chilean brandy and its main competitor is Compau00f1u00eda Pisquera de Chile.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The beverage industry is highly competitive, with a mix of global and local players. Trends include increasing demand for premium and craft beverages, growing health consciousness, and rising environmental concerns.
Positioning
CCU is a leading beverage company in South America, leveraging its strong brand portfolio and extensive distribution network to maintain its competitive position.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for the beverage industry in South America is substantial, with continued growth projected. CCU is positioned to capture a significant share of this market through innovation, expansion, and strategic partnerships.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand portfolio
- Extensive distribution network
- Diversified product range
- Experienced management team
- Market leading positions in key geographies
Weaknesses
- Exposure to currency fluctuations
- Dependence on economic conditions in South America
- Competitive pressure from global players
- Sensitivity to changes in consumer preferences
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Acquisition of smaller beverage companies
- Development of new products and categories
- Increased focus on sustainability
- Growth in premium and craft beverage segments
Threats
- Increased competition
- Changes in consumer preferences
- Economic instability in South America
- Regulatory changes
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BUD
- HEINY
- KO
- PEP
Competitive Landscape
CCU benefits from its strong regional presence, but faces competition from global giants like AB InBev and Heineken. CCU's focus on local brands and distribution network provides a competitive advantage.
Major Acquisitions
Agua Mineral Villa del Sur S.A.
- Year: 2007
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 100
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded CCU's presence in the bottled water market in Argentina.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: CCU has demonstrated growth through organic expansion and acquisitions. The pace of growth has varied depending on economic conditions.
Future Projections: Analyst projections vary but generally anticipate continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by expansion in key markets and product innovation.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include new product launches, expansion into new markets, and sustainability initiatives.
Summary
CCU is a leading beverage company in South America with a strong brand portfolio and extensive distribution network. While the company faces economic headwinds and competition, its diversified product range and strategic initiatives position it for future growth. Currency fluctuations and changes in consumer preferences remain key risks. The company's focus on premium beverages and sustainability initiatives are positive developments.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- Industry reports
- Financial news sources
- Analyst reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share and financial data are estimates and may not be exact.
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 Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA ADR
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-09-24 | CEO - | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Beverages - Brewers | Full time employees 9470 | Website https://www.ccu.cl |
Full time employees 9470 | Website https://www.ccu.cl | ||
Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified beverage company in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It operates through three segments: Chile, International Business, and Wine. The company offers wines, soft drinks, nectars, sports drinks, iced tea, pisco, rum, cider, liquors, beers, spirits, cocktails, coolers, isotonic drinks, and cockail wines; and spring, bottled, mineral, and saborized water. It provides its products under the Cristal, Escudo, Royal Guard, Morenita, Dorada, Andes, Bavaria, Stones, Heineken, Sol, Coors, Austral, Polar Imperial, Patagonia, Kunstmann, Guayacán, D´olbek, Mahina, Volcanes del Sur, Bilz, Pap, Kem, Kem Xtreme, Nobis, Pop, Cachantun, Mas, Mas Woman, Porvenir, Manantial, Red Bull, Rockstar, Perrier, Mistral, Tres Erres, Campanario, Horcón Quemado, Control Valle del Encanto, Espíritu de los Andes, La Serena, Iceberg, Hard Fresh, Ruta, Cocktail, Sabor Andino Sour, Horcón Quemado Sour, Sierra Morena, Cabo Viejo, e Kantal, Fehrenberg, Barsol, Puklaro, Pernod Ricard, Fratelli Branca, Villa Pehuenia, Sidra 1888, La Pizka, Palermo, Santa Fé, Salta, Córdoba, Isenbeck, Norte, Iguana, Miller Genuine Draft, Amstel, Warsteiner, Grolsch, Blue Moon, Sidra Real, La Victoria, Pehuenia, El Abuelo, Eugenio Bustos, La Celia, Colón, Graffina, Santa Silvia, Villavicencio, Villa del Sur, Levité, Ser, Brío, Altaïr, Cabo de Hornos, Sideral, 1865, Castillo de Molina, Epica, Gato, GatoNegro, Reserva, Gran Reserva, Single Vineyard, Lot series, Misiones de Rengo Varietal, Reserva, Cuvée, Gran Reserva Black, Mision, Sparkling line, Alpaca, Reservado, Siglo de Oro Reserva de Viña Santa Helena, Viñamar, Donnaluna, Manquehuito, Graffigna, Colón, Colón Selecto, Nativa, Nix, Watt's, FullSport, 1888, Imperial, Escudo Silver, Kuntsmann, Miller, and Schneider brands. The company was founded in 1850 and is based in Santiago, Chile. Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Inversiones y Rentas S.A.
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