United Breweries Co (XSGO:CCU) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.15 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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XSGO:CCU United Breweries Co Inc XSGO:CCU
76 GF Score
Price CLP5,218.00
GF Value CLP6,175.67
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is United Breweries Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

United Breweries Co XSGO:CCU 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 1.91. GuruFocus rates XSGO:CCU with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP6,175.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, United Breweries Co ranks better than 58.33% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-30), United Breweries Co's current share price is CLP5218.00. United Breweries Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CLP4,530.61. United Breweries Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.15.

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

XSGO:CCU' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13   Med: 1.91   Max: 4.01
Current: 1.15

During the past years, United Breweries Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.01. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 1.91.

XSGO:CCU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
58.33% of 156 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.385 vs XSGO:CCU: 1.15

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.

United Breweries Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CLP3,859.420. 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 CLP4,530.61 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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United Breweries Co  (XSGO:CCU) 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.


United Breweries Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


United Breweries Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Breweries Co'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.

United Breweries Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

United Breweries Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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United Breweries Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.38 1.33 1.33 1.18 1.13

XSGO:CCU vs STZ, TAP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, United Breweries Co'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.


United Breweries Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

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

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


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United Breweries Co 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.

United Breweries Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5218.00/4530.61
=1.15

* 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.

United Breweries Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, United Breweries Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=3859.42/162.5100*162.5100
=3,859.420

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 162.5100.

United Breweries Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 2,868.226 104.521 4,459.551
201612 2,915.533 104.532 4,532.632
201703 2,974.095 105.752 4,570.321
201706 2,958.498 105.730 4,547.291
201709 2,953.751 106.035 4,526.931
201712 2,979.887 106.907 4,529.749
201803 2,994.530 107.670 4,519.767
201806 3,145.322 108.421 4,714.445
201809 3,276.152 109.369 4,867.984
201812 3,464.456 109.653 5,134.482
201903 3,405.599 110.339 5,015.855
201906 3,488.318 111.352 5,090.933
201909 3,439.036 111.821 4,997.981
201912 3,594.163 112.943 5,171.524
202003 3,632.409 114.468 5,156.911
202006 3,571.045 114.283 5,078.008
202009 3,523.993 115.275 4,967.999
202012 3,508.969 116.299 4,903.254
202103 3,531.457 117.770 4,873.045
202106 3,589.616 118.630 4,917.361
202109 3,804.410 121.431 5,091.424
202112 3,538.857 124.634 4,614.312
202203 3,458.347 128.850 4,361.771
202206 3,715.515 133.448 4,524.661
202209 3,766.704 138.101 4,432.469
202212 3,558.905 140.574 4,114.258
202303 3,460.557 143.145 3,928.698
202306 3,510.242 143.538 3,974.216
202309 3,642.925 145.172 4,078.005
202312 3,297.307 146.109 3,667.438
202403 3,874.852 148.551 4,238.974
202406 3,854.220 149.592 4,187.048
202409 3,824.740 151.212 4,110.508
202412 4,127.661 152.774 4,390.700
202503 4,154.510 155.783 4,333.912
202506 3,996.709 155.754 4,170.071
202509 4,007.119 157.870 4,124.893
202512 3,983.539 158.040 4,096.209
202603 4,287.200 160.190 4,349.291
202606 3,859.420 162.510 3,859.420

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 1.15 mean?
United Breweries Co (XSGO:CCU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.15 as of Aug. 30, 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 United Breweries Co and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 1.91. Over the past decade, United Breweries Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 4.01. According to the industry distribution chart, United Breweries Co ranks #65 out of 156 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is United Breweries Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
United Breweries Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.15 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 1.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 4.01. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39. United Breweries Co's value of 1.15 is 17% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Breweries Co ranks #65 out of 156 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Breweries Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Breweries Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, United Breweries Co ranks #65 out of 156 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts United Breweries Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39. United Breweries Co's value of 1.15 is 17% below this benchmark. Historically, United Breweries Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 4.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.91 vs. the industry median of 1.39, United Breweries Co has consistently been below 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 1.39, based on 156 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. United Breweries Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.15 is 17% below 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 United Breweries Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Breweries Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Breweries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries Co (XSGO:CCU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP6,175.67, compared to a current price of CLP5,218.00 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 1.91 and 17% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 1.39. United Breweries Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 United Breweries Co (XSGO:CCU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15 as of Aug. 30, 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 United Breweries Co (XSGO:CCU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CLP5,218.00 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP6,175.67. GuruFocus considers United Breweries Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:CCU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.15 (40% below median its 10-year median of 1.91)
  • GF Value™: CLP6,175.67 vs. price of CLP5,218.00 (15.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#65 of 156)

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


United Breweries Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CCU:USACVU:Germany
Address Avenida Vitacura N 2670, Twenty-Third Floor, Santiago, CHL
United Breweries Co Inc is a multi-category beverage company with operations in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay. The company is a player in each one of the beverage categories in which it participates in Chile, including beer, soft drinks, mineral and bottled water, juice, wine, cider and pisco, among others. The Company has three operating segment with respect to its revenues in the geographic areas of commercial activity: Chile; International business and Wine. It generates maximum revenue from Chile.
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