Ambev (BUE:ABEV) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.28 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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BUE:ABEV Ambev SA BUE:ABEV
72 GF Score
Price ARS14,880.00
GF Value ARS13,071.89
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ambev Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Ambev BUE:ABEV +2.20% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.28 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 3.94. GuruFocus rates BUE:ABEV with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS13,071.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 171 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Ambev ranks worse than 74.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Ambev's current share price is ARS14880.00. Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS4,536.10. Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.28.

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

BUE:ABEV' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.19   Med: 3.94   Max: 8.36
Current: 3.02

During the past years, Ambev's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.36. The lowest was 2.19. And the median was 3.94.

BUE:ABEV's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
74.27% of 171 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs BUE:ABEV: 3.02

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 ARS383.181. 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 ARS4,536.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ambev  (BUE:ABEV) 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

BUE:ABEV 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
=14880.00/4536.10
=3.28

* 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)
=383.181/175.0655*175.0655
=383.181

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 175.0655.

Ambev Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 2.692 108.851 4.330
201609 2.983 109.986 4.748
201612 3.881 110.802 6.132
201703 3.528 111.869 5.521
201706 3.318 112.115 5.181
201709 4.047 112.777 6.282
201712 5.263 114.068 8.077
201803 4.567 114.868 6.960
201806 4.807 117.038 7.190
201809 6.252 117.881 9.285
201812 9.788 118.340 14.480
201903 8.110 120.124 11.819
201906 8.872 120.977 12.839
201909 10.243 121.292 14.784
201912 13.978 123.436 19.825
202003 10.088 124.092 14.232
202006 9.657 123.557 13.683
202009 13.526 125.095 18.929
202012 18.476 129.012 25.071
202103 16.758 131.660 22.283
202106 18.667 133.871 24.411
202109 21.598 137.913 27.416
202112 24.798 141.992 30.574
202203 25.099 146.537 29.985
202206 27.046 149.784 31.611
202209 34.416 147.800 40.765
202212 45.801 150.207 53.381
202303 49.149 153.352 56.108
202306 58.950 154.519 66.789
202309 90.870 155.464 102.328
202312 93.065 157.148 103.676
202403 216.564 159.372 237.889
202406 210.832 161.052 229.178
202409 239.817 162.342 258.612
202412 283.430 164.740 301.194
202503 264.635 168.102 275.598
202506 274.410 169.670 283.137
202509 336.863 170.739 345.399
202512 421.626 171.765 429.727
202603 383.181 175.066 383.181

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 3.28 mean?
Ambev (BUE:ABEV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.28 as of Jul. 23, 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 17% below median its historical median of 3.94. 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 #127 out of 171 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Ambev's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.28 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 3.94. 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 1.56. Ambev's value of 3.28 is 110.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ambev ranks #127 out of 171 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PS Ratio compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Ambev ranks #127 out of 171 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Ambev in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.56. Ambev's value of 3.28 is 110.3% 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 3.94 vs. the industry median of 1.56, 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 1.56, based on 171 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 3.28 is 110.3% 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 1.56 — 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 3.28, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 3.94. 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 ARS13,071.89, compared to a current price of ARS14,880.00 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.28, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 3.94 and 110.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 1.56. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ambev (BUE:ABEV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.28 as of Jul. 23, 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 ARS14,880.00 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS13,071.89. GuruFocus considers Ambev to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:ABEV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.28 (17% below median its 10-year median of 3.94)
  • GF Value™: ARS13,071.89 vs. price of ARS14,880.00 (13.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 110.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#127 of 171)

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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