Ambev (BUE:ABEV) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.00 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 22% Below Median

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BUE:ABEV Ambev SA BUE:ABEV
72 GF Score
Price ARS14,920.00
GF Value ARS13,140.72
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ambev Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ambev BUE:ABEV +1.15% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.00 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 3.87. GuruFocus rates BUE:ABEV with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS13,140.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 168 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Ambev ranks worse than 76.19% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Ambev's current share price is ARS14920.00. Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS4,968.51. Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.00.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:ABEV' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.01   Med: 3.87   Max: 8.91
Current: 2.75

During the past years, Ambev's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.91. The lowest was 2.01. And the median was 3.87.

BUE:ABEV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
76.19% of 168 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.46 vs BUE:ABEV: 2.75

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Ambev's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS1,545.010. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is ARS4,968.51 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ambev  (BUE:ABEV) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Ambev Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ambev Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Ambev Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ambev Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ambev Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.43 2.37 2.13 2.42 2.60

BUE:ABEV vs STZ, TAP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Ambev Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Ambev Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=14920.00/4968.51
=3.00

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Ambev's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1545.01/175.0655*175.0655
=1,545.010

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 175.0655.

Ambev Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.524 108.851 18.534
201609 13.853 109.986 22.050
201612 13.494 110.802 21.320
201703 14.706 111.869 23.014
201706 15.216 112.115 23.760
201709 16.797 112.777 26.074
201712 16.817 114.068 25.810
201803 19.088 114.868 29.091
201806 21.988 117.038 32.890
201809 33.590 117.881 49.884
201812 34.738 118.340 51.389
201903 38.254 120.124 55.751
201906 45.405 120.977 65.705
201909 56.747 121.292 81.905
201912 56.732 123.436 80.461
202003 56.809 124.092 80.145
202006 61.997 123.557 87.842
202009 68.163 125.095 95.391
202012 74.207 129.012 100.696
202103 83.340 131.660 110.815
202106 94.437 133.871 123.497
202109 102.129 137.913 129.642
202112 93.776 141.992 115.618
202203 108.154 146.537 129.210
202206 130.634 149.784 152.684
202209 151.803 147.800 179.807
202212 166.399 150.207 193.937
202303 204.740 153.352 233.729
202306 267.146 154.519 302.669
202309 406.235 155.464 457.456
202312 369.421 157.148 411.541
202403 930.319 159.372 1,021.926
202406 1,007.143 161.052 1,094.780
202409 1,070.987 162.342 1,154.922
202412 1,038.277 164.740 1,103.352
202503 1,118.457 168.102 1,164.791
202506 1,269.617 169.670 1,309.992
202509 1,494.512 170.739 1,532.382
202512 1,497.743 171.765 1,526.520
202603 1,545.010 175.066 1,545.010

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.00 mean?
Ambev (BUE:ABEV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.00 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ambev and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 3.87. Over the past decade, Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.01 to 8.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambev ranks #128 out of 168 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ambev's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.00 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 3.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.01 to a high of 8.91. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.46. Ambev's value of 3.00 is 105.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ambev ranks #128 out of 168 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ambev has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Ambev ranks #128 out of 168 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ambev in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.46. Ambev's value of 3.00 is 105.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ambev's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.01 to 8.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.87 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Ambev has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 1.46, based on 168 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ambev's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.00 is 105.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ambev and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambev's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.00, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 3.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambev stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambev (BUE:ABEV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS13,140.72, compared to a current price of ARS14,920.00 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.00, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 3.87 and 105.5% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 1.46. Ambev's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ambev (BUE:ABEV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.00 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Ambev (BUE:ABEV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambev stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS14,920.00 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS13,140.72. GuruFocus considers Ambev to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:ABEV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.00 (22% below median its 10-year median of 3.87)
  • GF Value™: ARS13,140.72 vs. price of ARS14,920.00 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 105.5% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#128 of 168)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:ABEV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ambev Business Description

Address Rua Doctor Renato Paes de Barros, 1017, 4th Floor, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04530-001
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 AB InBev a controlling interest of 62%.
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