Anheuser-Busch InBev/NVBUDFF 82 Forward PE Ratio is 17.88 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates BUDFF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 106 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV ranks worse than 65.09% on this metric.
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV (OTCPK:BUDFF) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV Forward PE Ratio Chart
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
23.75
22.73
22.17
13.40
17.99
20.62
18.87
18.32
18.18
13.56
15.22
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
23.75
23.04
29.24
28.25
22.73
23.42
24.81
23.58
22.17
21.19
19.31
16.56
13.40
17.89
19.12
19.16
17.99
12.66
22.47
15.63
20.62
20.62
24.69
16.75
18.87
18.80
16.45
13.32
18.32
20.41
17.99
15.63
18.18
17.67
16.89
17.06
13.56
17.83
19.14
14.12
15.22
15.41
BUDFF vs STZ, TAP, SAM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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.
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV Forward PE Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV (BUDFF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.88 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV ranks #69 out of 106 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.88. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.94. Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's value of 17.88 is 19.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV ranks #69 out of 106 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's Forward PE Ratio compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV ranks #69 out of 106 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.94. Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's value of 17.88 is 19.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 14.94, based on 106 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.88 is 19.7% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV (BUDFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $66.33, compared to a current price of $78.83 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.88 and 19.7% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 14.94. Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV (BUDFF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.88 as of Jul. 11, 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 Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV (BUDFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $78.83 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $66.33.
GuruFocus considers Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUDFF:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.88
GF Value™: $66.33 vs. price of $78.83 (18.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.7% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#69 of 106)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUDFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Anheuser-Busch InBev is the largest brewer in the world and one of the world's top five consumer product companies, as measured by EBITDA. The company's portfolio contains six of the top 10 beer brands by volume, and we estimate it distributes 23 brands with retail sales over $1 billion. AB InBev was created by the 2008 merger of Belgium-based InBev and US-based Anheuser-Busch. The firm holds a 62% economic interest in Ambev, an 87% stake in Budweiser APAC, and in 2016 acquired SABMiller.
82GF Score
Get the complete analysis for BUDFF
Forward PE Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
BUDFF has been successfully added to your 