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ABEV

9/9 Score

Ambev S.A.

Analysis Date: February 17, 2026

Ambev S.A., through its subsidiaries, produces, distributes, and sells beer, draft beer, carbonated soft drinks, other non-alcoholic beverages, malt, and food products in the Americas. The company operates through four segments: Brazil; Central America and the Caribbean; Latin America South; and Canada. It offers beer primarily under the Skol, Brahma, Antarctica, Brahva, Brahva Gold, Extra, Bud Light, Beck, Leffe and Hoegaarden, Bucanero, Cristal, Mayabe, Cacique, Presidente, Brahma Light, Presidente Light, Presidente Golden Light, Bohemia, The One, Corona, Modelo Especial, Stella Artois, and Budweiser, Quilmes Clásica, Paceña, Taquiña, Huari, Becker, Cusqueña, Michelob Ultra, Busch, Pilsen, Ouro Fino, Banks, Deputy, Patricia, Labatt Blue, Alexander Keith's, and Kokanee brands. The company also provides bottled water, isotonic beverages, energy drinks, coconut water, powdered and natural juices, and ready-to-drink teas under the Guaraná Antarctica, Gatorade, H2OH!, Lipton Iced Tea, Fusion, Do Bem, Pepsi, Canada Dry, Squirt, Red Rock, Pepsi-Cola, Seven Up, Nutrl, Bud Light Seltzer, Palm Bay, and Mike's brands. It offers its products through a network of third-party distributors and a direct distribution system. The company was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Ambev S.A. is a subsidiary of Interbrew International B.V.

Buffettology Criteria

All 9 of 9 criteria passed

  • High ROE

    Return on Equity > 12%

    Value: 17.0%

  • High ROIC

    Return on Invested Capital > 9%

    Value: 18.4%

  • Cash Machine

    FCF / Assets > 5%

    Value: 13.1%

  • Fair Valuation

    Earnings Yield > 3.5%

    Value: 6.3%

  • Share Buybacks

    Share Count is Dropping

    Value: -0.2%

  • Defensible Moat

    Gross Profit Margin > 40%

    Value: 51.8%

  • Simple Business

    Not in a speculative sector (e.g., Biotech)

    Value: Consumer Defensive

  • Conservative Debt

    Debt to Equity < 1.5

    Value: 0.03x

  • Consistent Growth

    5-Year Growth is Positive

    Value: 21.9%

Analysis Summary

This business, ABEV, presents a rather intriguing picture, boasting strong returns on capital and a healthy free cash flow to boot. Its entrenched moat and consumer defensive nature offer a solid foundation, and with conservative leverage and consistent growth, it appears to be a company that knows how to compound value over the long haul.

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