Ambev (MEX:ABEV N) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


MEX:ABEV N Ambev SA MEX:ABEV N
80 GF Score
Price MXN56.00
GF Value MXN48.61
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ambev Moat Score?

Ambev MEX:ABEV N 80 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ABEV N with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN48.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 240 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Ambev ranks better than 97.5% on this metric.

Ambev has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Ambev has Wide Moat: Ambev SA benefits from strong brand strength, economies of scale, and a superior distribution network in the beverage industry. It has significant pricing power and customer loyalty, supported by its market leadership in Latin America. These factors contribute to its durable competitive advantages.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Ambev might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Ambev  (MEX:ABEV N) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Ambev Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:ABEV N vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ambev's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Ambev (MEX:ABEV N) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambev ranks #6 out of 240 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is Ambev's Moat Score too high?
Ambev's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Ambev ranks #6 out of 240 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Ambev ranks #6 out of 240 companies for Moat Score. This places Ambev in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Ambev's current Moat Score is 7. 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 Moat Score is 7. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ambev (MEX:ABEV N), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 05, 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:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: MXN48.61 vs. price of MXN56.00 (15.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ABEV N 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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