Ambev S.A.(ABEV)NASDAQ
Fundamental Analysis & Financials
Valuation Snapshot
What the multiples imply about expectations
The market considers the company to be a mid-cap company with a significant market presence. At current multiples, it trades fairly valued—reflecting market expectations.
Valuation Metrics
Ratios and multiples
Financial Health
Liquidity and leverage
The company's financial health appears excellent. High ROE and strong ROA reflect highly efficient capital use. Debt is elevated but represents structural leverage for shareholder return strategy (buybacks) rather than operational stress.
Valuation Multiples
Current valuation metrics
Quarterly Earnings History
Recent quarterly financial performance and trends
| Quarter | Revenue | Net Income | Gross Profit | EPS (Basic) | EPS (Diluted) | Gross Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025(Latest) | $20.85B | $4.75B | $10.73B | $0.30 | $0.30 | 51.5% | 22.8% |
| Q2 2025 | $20.09B | $2.72B | $10.04B | $0.17 | $0.17 | 50.0% | 13.5% |
| Q1 2025 | $22.50B | $3.69B | $11.55B | $0.24 | $0.23 | 51.3% | 16.4% |
| Q4 2024 | $27.04B | $4.88B | $14.51B | $0.31 | $0.31 | 53.7% | 18.1% |
Key Insights:
- Revenue increased by 3.8% from previous quarter
- Net margin of 22.8% indicates strong profitability
- EPS improved by 74.6% quarter-over-quarter
Financial Efficiency
Utilization and collections performance
Asset Turnover 0.54 indicates moderate efficiency. Receivables Turnover 14.07 and DSO 25.93 reflect excellent collections. Working Capital Turnover 18.51 is highly efficient. ROIC 15.6% highlights moderate capital returns.
Efficiency Metrics
Profitability & Growth
Margins and earnings power
Efficiency Performance Matrix
4-quadrant analysis of operational efficiency vs profitability
Efficiency vs Profitability Quadrants
High Margin
Low Margin
High Margin
Low Margin
Efficiency Analysis
Asset Turnover
Receivables Turnover
Working Capital
Overall Efficiency Score
Strong operational efficiency with balanced profitability
⚠️ Thresholds are benchmark-based heuristics derived from long-term industry averages, not strict valuation rules.
• Bubble size represents ROIC magnitude
• Green (Optimal): Excellent efficiency-profitability balance
• Blue (Efficiency-Driven): High turnover, room to improve margins
• Yellow (Margin-Driven): Strong margins, opportunity to improve efficiency
• Red (Weak Operations): Areas needing improvement on both dimensions
Market Data & Share Structure
Comprehensive valuation metrics and ownership breakdown
Market Data & Capitalization
Share Statistics & Ownership
Profitability Margin Pyramid
Hierarchical view of margin compression from revenue to net income
Margin Hierarchy by Profitability Level
Margin Analysis
Total Revenue
Gross Profit
EBITDA
Net Income
Margin Quality Assessment
Good margin profile with healthy profit retention
• Larger circles represent higher dollar amounts
• Margin percentages show profitability at each level
• Blue: Revenue base
• Green: Gross profitability
• Yellow: Operating performance
• Red: Net profitability
Operating Cash & Liquidity
Core cash generation and short-term solvency
Cash Flow Analysis
Operating Cash Flow (TTM)
$24.45B
Cash from core operations
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$12.53B
Available after capex
Financial Position & Liquidity
Current Ratio
0.96
Concerning
Quick Ratio
0.66
Weak
Net Cash
$16.93B
Net creditor
Total Cash
$20.32B
Balance sheet cash
Total Debt
$3.39B
Outstanding borrowings
Dividends & Shareholder Returns
Policy stance and implications
The company pays dividends but dividend sustainability is at risk (FCF coverage: 0.7x). The payout ratio of 120.3% indicates potential risk - monitor cash flows and earnings closely.