Ambev (MEX:ABEV N) Days Inventory: 85.82 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


MEX:ABEV N Ambev SA MEX:ABEV N
81 GF Score
Price MXN56.00
GF Value MXN48.61
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Ambev Days Inventory?

Ambev MEX:ABEV N 81 Days Inventory is 85.82 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 89.91. GuruFocus rates MEX:ABEV N with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN48.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 203 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Ambev ranks better than 67.98% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Ambev's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN35,289 Mil. Ambev's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN37,522 Mil. Hence, Ambev's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 85.82.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ambev's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:ABEV N' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 85.35   Med: 89.91   Max: 103.48
Current: 92.6

During the past 13 years, Ambev's highest Days Inventory was 103.48. The lowest was 85.35. And the median was 89.91.

MEX:ABEV N's Days Inventory is ranked better than
67.98% of 203 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 163.55 vs MEX:ABEV N: 92.60

Ambev's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (95.03) to Mar. 2026 (85.82).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Ambev's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.06.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Ambev's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46.


Ambev  (MEX:ABEV N) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Ambev's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Ambev's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=35288.634 / 77461.991
=0.46

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Ambev Days Inventory Related Terms


Ambev Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ambev's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory Chart

Ambev Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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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
Days Inventory 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 95.03 106.45 98.01 82.98 85.82

MEX:ABEV N vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Ambev's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ambev's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ambev's Days Inventory falls into.


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Ambev Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Ambev's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (39960.492 + 34719.974) / 2 ) / 141466.38*365
=37340.233 / 141466.38*365
=96.34

Ambev's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (34719.974 + 35857.294) / 2 ) / 37521.964*365 / 4
=35288.634 / 37521.964*365 / 4
=85.82

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 85.82 mean?
Ambev (MEX:ABEV N) has a Days Inventory of 85.82 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ambev and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 89.91. Over the past decade, Ambev's Days Inventory has ranged from 85.35 to 103.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambev ranks #65 out of 203 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Ambev's Days Inventory too high?
Ambev's current Days Inventory of 85.82 is near median its 10-year median of 89.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 85.35 to a high of 103.48. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Days Inventory is 163.55. Ambev's value of 85.82 is 47.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ambev ranks #65 out of 203 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ambev has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambev's Days Inventory compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Ambev ranks #65 out of 203 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Ambev in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 163.55. Ambev's value of 85.82 is 47.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Ambev's own Days Inventory has ranged from 85.35 to 103.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 89.91 vs. the industry median of 163.55, Ambev 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 Days Inventory for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Days Inventory among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 163.55, based on 203 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ambev's current Days Inventory of 85.82 is 47.5% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ambev and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Days Inventory is 163.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambev's current Days Inventory is 85.82, which is near median its own 10-year median of 89.91. 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 (MEX:ABEV N) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN48.61, compared to a current price of MXN56.00 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 85.82, which is near median its 10-year median of 89.91 and 47.5% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 163.55. Ambev's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ambev (MEX:ABEV N), the current Days Inventory is 85.82 as of Mar. 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 (MEX:ABEV N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambev stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN56.00 is trading 15.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN48.61. GuruFocus considers Ambev to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ABEV N:

  • Days Inventory: 85.82 (near median its 10-year median of 89.91)
  • GF Value™: MXN48.61 vs. price of MXN56.00 (15.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.5% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#65 of 203)

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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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