Ambev (FRA:AMNA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.08 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 22% Below Median

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FRA:AMNA Ambev SA FRA:AMNA
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What is Ambev Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Ambev FRA:AMNA +1.48% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.08 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 3.94. GuruFocus rates FRA:AMNA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 171 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Ambev ranks worse than 73.68% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Ambev's current share price is €2.74. Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.89. Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.08.

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

FRA:AMNA' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.19   Med: 3.94   Max: 8.36
Current: 2.98

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.

FRA:AMNA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
73.68% of 171 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs FRA:AMNA: 2.98

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 €0.237. 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 €0.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ambev  (FRA:AMNA) 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

FRA:AMNA 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
=2.74/0.89
=3.08

* 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)
=0.237/175.0655*175.0655
=0.237

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 175.0655.

Ambev Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.171 108.851 0.275
201609 0.178 109.986 0.283
201612 0.232 110.802 0.367
201703 0.214 111.869 0.335
201706 0.179 112.115 0.280
201709 0.194 112.777 0.301
201712 0.233 114.068 0.358
201803 0.184 114.868 0.280
201806 0.165 117.038 0.247
201809 0.146 117.881 0.217
201812 0.228 118.340 0.337
201903 0.184 120.124 0.268
201906 0.176 120.977 0.255
201909 0.166 121.292 0.240
201912 0.210 123.436 0.298
202003 0.147 124.092 0.207
202006 0.125 123.557 0.177
202009 0.155 125.095 0.217
202012 0.187 129.012 0.254
202103 0.156 131.660 0.207
202106 0.164 133.871 0.214
202109 0.188 137.913 0.239
202112 0.217 141.992 0.268
202203 0.212 146.537 0.253
202206 0.213 149.784 0.249
202209 0.250 147.800 0.296
202212 0.258 150.207 0.301
202303 0.232 153.352 0.265
202306 0.227 154.519 0.257
202309 0.243 155.464 0.274
202312 0.236 157.148 0.263
202403 0.236 159.372 0.259
202406 0.219 161.052 0.238
202409 0.227 162.342 0.245
202412 0.268 164.740 0.285
202503 0.230 168.102 0.240
202506 0.200 169.670 0.206
202509 0.211 170.739 0.216
202512 0.248 171.765 0.253
202603 0.237 175.066 0.237

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 3.08 mean?
Ambev (FRA:AMNA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.08 as of Jul. 24, 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 22% 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 #126 out of 171 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Ambev's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Ambev's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.08 is 22% 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 3.08 is 97.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ambev ranks #126 out of 171 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ambev has a GF Score™ of 80/100 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 #126 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 3.08 is 97.4% 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 3.08 is 97.4% 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 3.08, which is 22% 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 (FRA:AMNA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.44, compared to a current price of €2.74 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.08, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 3.94 and 97.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 1.56. Ambev's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 (FRA:AMNA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.08 as of Jul. 24, 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 (FRA:AMNA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambev stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.74 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.44. GuruFocus considers Ambev to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AMNA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.08 (22% below median its 10-year median of 3.94)
  • GF Value™: €2.44 vs. price of €2.74 (12.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#126 of 171)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AMNA 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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