In today's rapidly evolving and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is crucial for investors and industry analysts to conduct comprehensive company evaluations. In this article, we will undertake an in-depth industry comparison, assessing Ambev (NYSE:ABEV) alongside its primary competitors in the Beverages industry. By meticulously examining crucial financial indicators, market positioning, and growth potential, we aim to provide valuable insights to investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
Ambev Background
Ambev is the largest brewer in Latin America and the Caribbean and is Anheuser-Busch InBev's subsidiary in the region. It produces, distributes, and sells beer and PepsiCo products in Brazil and other Latin American countries and owns Argentina's largest brewer, Quinsa. Ambev was formed in 1999 through the merger of Brazil's two largest beverage companies, Brahma and Antarctica. In 2004, Ambev combined with Canadian brewer Labatt, giving Interbrew (now AB InBev) a controlling interest of 61.8% as at the end of 2023.
Company | P/E | P/B | P/S | ROE | EBITDA (in billions) | Gross Profit (in billions) | Revenue Growth |
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Ambev SA | 13.48 | 2.46 | 2.45 | 5.19% | $6.95 | $10.69 | -11.91% |
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 23.40 | 1.47 | 2.10 | 2.31% | $3.61 | $7.79 | -1.33% |
Molson Coors Beverage Co | 15.41 | 1.08 | 1.25 | 0.78% | $0.42 | $1.03 | 6.13% |
Boston Beer Co Inc | 49.59 | 3.44 | 1.88 | -1.65% | $-0.0 | $0.15 | -12.02% |
United Breweries Co Inc | 20.30 | 1.76 | 0.84 | 3.25% | $41.32 | $264.27 | -16.61% |
Average | 27.18 | 1.94 | 1.52 | 1.17% | $11.34 | $68.31 | -5.96% |