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Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA ADR (CCU)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: 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
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $11.7
1 Year Target Price $11.7
| 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 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.44B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 13.43 | 1Y Target Price 11.7 |
Price to earnings Ratio 13.43 | 1Y Target Price 11.7 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 0.35 | 52 Weeks Range 9.65 - 15.75 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 9.65 - 15.75 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.54% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.96 |
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.59% | Operating Margin (TTM) 10.87% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.9% | Return on Equity (TTM) 11.4% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 13.43 | Forward PE 10.37 | Enterprise Value 3065499521 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 3065499521 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.96 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.03 | Shares Outstanding 184751008 | Shares Floating 120202979 |
Shares Outstanding 184751008 | Shares Floating 120202979 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 14.84 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3 | Target Price 11.7 | Buy - | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold 1 | Sell 3 | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA ADR
Company Overview
History and Background
Compau00f1u00eda Cerveceru00edas Unidas S.A. (CCU) was founded in Chile in 1850. Initially focused on beer production, it expanded into other beverages and international markets through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. It has grown to become one of the largest beverage companies in South America.
Core Business Areas
- Beer: Production and distribution of various beer brands, including both local and international brands. Represents a significant portion of CCU's revenue.
- Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Production and distribution of soft drinks, juices, bottled water, and sports drinks. Contributes to diversification and market reach.
- Wine: Production and distribution of wine brands, leveraging Chile's reputation as a wine-producing country. Adds to CCU's portfolio of alcoholic beverages.
- Pisco: Production and distribution of Pisco, a traditional Chilean and Peruvian spirit.
Leadership and Structure
CCU has a board of directors and a management team led by a CEO. Its organizational structure is divided into business units based on product categories and geographic regions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Beer Brands (e.g., Cristal, Escudo): CCU holds significant market share in beer across Chile and Argentina. Market share varies by country but can range from 30% to 50% in key markets. Competitors include AB InBev (BUD), Heineken (HEINY), and local breweries.
- Non-Alcoholic Brands (e.g., Bilz y Pap, Watt's): CCU's non-alcoholic beverage portfolio also commands a considerable market presence, particularly in Chile. Competitors include Coca-Cola (KO) and PepsiCo (PEP).
- Wine Brands (e.g., Santa Carolina, Viu00f1a San Pedro): CCU's wine division offers a range of wines from value to premium. Competitors include Concha y Toro and other Chilean wineries. No specific global market share numbers available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The beverage industry is competitive, with trends including increasing demand for premium and craft beverages, growing health consciousness driving demand for low-sugar options, and expansion into emerging markets.
Positioning
CCU is a leading beverage company in South America with a strong portfolio of brands and a well-established distribution network. Its competitive advantages include brand recognition, scale, and strategic partnerships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The Latin American beverage market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. CCU is well-positioned to capture a significant share, but is facing intense competition.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand portfolio
- Extensive distribution network
- Leading market position in key markets
- Strategic partnerships with international brands
Weaknesses
- Exposure to economic fluctuations in South America
- Dependence on specific markets like Chile and Argentina
- Vulnerability to commodity price volatility
- Potential impact of regulatory changes on alcohol and sugar content
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets in Latin America
- Development of innovative products to meet changing consumer preferences
- Growth in e-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales
- Strategic acquisitions to strengthen market position
Threats
- Intense competition from global and local players
- Economic instability in South America
- Changes in consumer preferences and health regulations
- Impact of climate change on agricultural inputs (e.g., grapes, barley)
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BUD
- HEINY
- KO
- PEP
Competitive Landscape
CCU has a strong regional presence but faces competition from global giants. Its advantages include local expertise and strong brands, while its disadvantages include less global reach and resources compared to competitors like AB InBev (BUD) and Heineken (HEINY).
Major Acquisitions
Agua Mineral Manantial
- Year: 2012
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 116
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded CCU's presence in the bottled water market in Chile.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: CCU's historical growth has been driven by organic expansion, acquisitions, and partnerships. Growth rates vary depending on economic conditions and market trends. Actual number data is needed.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued growth, but these are subject to change based on market conditions. Actual number data is needed.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new production facilities, expansion into new markets, and the launch of new products to meet evolving consumer preferences.
Summary
Compau00f1u00eda Cerveceru00edas Unidas (CCU) demonstrates a strong regional presence in the South American beverage market, bolstered by its well-established distribution network and recognizable brands. While they demonstrate a respectable presence in its target markets, they still face competition from global giants, making navigating evolving consumer tastes vital for sustained growth. Economic stability in its core markets, particularly Chile and Argentina, remains a significant factor for CCU's performance. Expansion opportunities, combined with strategic product innovation, could further strengthen their position, but they will need to carefully manage risks tied to commodity prices and regulatory changes.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
- CCU's Investor Relations
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and estimates. It is not financial advice, and the accuracy of future projections cannot be guaranteed.
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.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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 9487 | Website https://www.ccu.cl |
Full time employees 9487 | 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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