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Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA ADR (CCU)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: 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 $11.5
1 Year Target Price $11.5
| 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 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.26B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 14.38 | 1Y Target Price 11.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 14.38 | 1Y Target Price 11.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 0.36 | 52 Weeks Range 9.68 - 15.75 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 9.68 - 15.75 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.71% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.85 |
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 4.96% | Operating Margin (TTM) -4.7% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.09% | Return on Equity (TTM) 10.53% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 14.38 | Forward PE 10.37 | Enterprise Value 3048812257 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 3048812257 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.96 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.81 | 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
Compania Cervecerias Unidas S.A. (CCU) was founded in 1849 in Chile. Initially focused on beer production, it has expanded through mergers and acquisitions to become a diversified beverage company operating in multiple South American countries.
Core Business Areas
- Beer: Production and distribution of beer brands across various markets in South America.
- Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Production and distribution of soft drinks, bottled water, nectar and sports drinks.
- Wine: Production and distribution of wines, primarily targeting the Chilean and Argentine markets.
- Pisco: Production and distribution of pisco.
Leadership and Structure
CCU has a board of directors and a management team led by a CEO. The company's organizational structure is divided into business units based on product categories and geographic regions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Escudo Beer: One of CCU's flagship beer brands in Chile. Competitors are AB InBev (BUD) and Heineken (HEINY). Market Share: Significant share within Chile's beer market, detailed percentages vary based on region and year.
- Kunstmann Beer: Craft beer brand owned by CCU. Competitors: Independent Craft Brewers and larger brewers venturing into craft. Revenue: Significant contributor to CCU's beer segment revenue. Market Share: substantial share in Craft Beer market.
- Bilz and Pap: Leading soft drink brands in Chile. Competitors: Coca-Cola (KO) and PepsiCo (PEP). Revenue: significant revenue stream within CCU's non-alcoholic beverages.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The beverage industry in South America is characterized by intense competition, fluctuating commodity prices, and evolving consumer preferences. Key trends include the growth of craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
Positioning
CCU is a leading beverage company in South America with a strong presence in Chile and Argentina. Its competitive advantages include its diversified product portfolio, established distribution network, and brand recognition.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for beverages in South America is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. CCU is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market due to its market presence and diversified portfolio.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified product portfolio
- Strong market position in Chile and Argentina
- Established distribution network
- Strong brand recognition
- Efficient production capabilities
Weaknesses
- Exposure to currency fluctuations in South America
- Dependence on key markets (Chile and Argentina)
- Volatility in raw material prices
- Potential for increased competition
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets in South America
- Acquisition of smaller beverage companies
- Development of innovative new products
- Growth in craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages
- Capitalize on increased disposable income
Threats
- Intense competition from global beverage companies
- Economic instability in South America
- Changes in consumer preferences
- Increased regulation of the beverage industry
- Commodity price fluctuations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BUD
- HEINY
- KO
- PEP
Competitive Landscape
CCU faces competition from global beverage giants like AB InBev, Heineken, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo, as well as local players.
Major Acquisitions
Cerveceria Argentina Isenbeck
- Year: 2011
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 215
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded CCU's presence in the Argentinian beer market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: CCU's growth has been driven by organic growth and acquisitions. The historical trends are marked by market-specific economic conditions.
Future Projections: Analyst projections for CCU's future growth are based on estimates of beverage consumption and market share gains, which may vary.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives involve new product launches, expansion into new markets, and cost-cutting measures.
Summary
Compania Cervecerias Unidas (CCU) is a strong beverage company with leading market positions in Chile and Argentina and a diversified product portfolio. Key strengths include a strong distribution network and recognizable brands. CCU needs to watch out for economic instability in South America and intense competition from global beverage companies. The company's growth will rely on expanding into new markets, acquisitions, and developing innovative products.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is approximate and subject to change.
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 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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