Ambev (BSP:ABEV3) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.92 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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BSP:ABEV3 Ambev SA BSP:ABEV3
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Price R$15.60
GF Value R$14.16
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ambev Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Ambev BSP:ABEV3 +0.19% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.92 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 3.95. GuruFocus rates BSP:ABEV3 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R$14.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 172 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Ambev ranks worse than 73.26% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Ambev's current share price is R$15.60. Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$5.35. Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.92.

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

BSP:ABEV3' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.19   Med: 3.95   Max: 8.36
Current: 2.92

During the past years, Ambev's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.36. The lowest was 2.19. And the median was 3.95.

BSP:ABEV3's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
73.26% of 172 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.525 vs BSP:ABEV3: 2.92

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Ambev's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1.433. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is R$5.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ambev  (BSP:ABEV3) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Ambev Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Ambev Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

Ambev Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS 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 2.66 2.59 2.33 2.65 2.85

BSP:ABEV3 vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

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

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


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Ambev Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=15.60/5.35
=2.92

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1.433/175.0655*175.0655
=1.433

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 175.0655.

Ambev Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.659 108.851 1.060
201609 0.651 109.986 1.036
201612 0.821 110.802 1.297
201703 0.716 111.869 1.120
201706 0.663 112.115 1.035
201709 0.723 112.777 1.122
201712 0.908 114.068 1.394
201803 0.743 114.868 1.132
201806 0.727 117.038 1.087
201809 0.698 117.881 1.037
201812 1.008 118.340 1.491
201903 0.797 120.124 1.162
201906 0.766 120.977 1.108
201909 0.755 121.292 1.090
201912 0.960 123.436 1.362
202003 0.794 124.092 1.120
202006 0.732 123.557 1.037
202009 0.984 125.095 1.377
202012 1.168 129.012 1.585
202103 1.048 131.660 1.393
202106 0.991 133.871 1.296
202109 1.166 137.913 1.480
202112 1.389 141.992 1.713
202203 1.163 146.537 1.389
202206 1.135 149.784 1.327
202209 1.299 147.800 1.539
202212 1.433 150.207 1.670
202303 1.296 153.352 1.480
202306 1.192 154.519 1.351
202309 1.282 155.464 1.444
202312 1.263 157.148 1.407
202403 1.280 159.372 1.406
202406 1.268 161.052 1.378
202409 1.397 162.342 1.506
202412 1.712 164.740 1.819
202503 1.429 168.102 1.488
202506 1.282 169.670 1.323
202509 1.330 170.739 1.364
202512 1.585 171.765 1.615
202603 1.433 175.066 1.433

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 2.92 mean?
Ambev (BSP:ABEV3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.92 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ambev and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 3.95. Over the past decade, Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.19 to 8.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambev ranks #126 out of 172 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Ambev's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.92 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 3.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.19 to a high of 8.36. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.53. Ambev's value of 2.92 is 91.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ambev ranks #126 out of 172 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ambev has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Ambev ranks #126 out of 172 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Ambev in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.53. Ambev's value of 2.92 is 91.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ambev's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.19 to 8.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.95 vs. the industry median of 1.53, 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 PS Ratio for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 1.53, based on 172 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ambev's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.92 is 91.5% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ambev and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambev's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.92, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 3.95. 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 (BSP:ABEV3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$14.16, compared to a current price of R$15.60 — trading 10.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.92, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 3.95 and 91.5% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 1.53. Ambev's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ambev (BSP:ABEV3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.92 as of Jul. 17, 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 (BSP:ABEV3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambev stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$15.60 is trading 10.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$14.16. GuruFocus considers Ambev to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:ABEV3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.92 (26% below median its 10-year median of 3.95)
  • GF Value™: R$14.16 vs. price of R$15.60 (10.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 91.5% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#126 of 172)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ABEV3 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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