AmbevBUE:ABEV -0.54%79 OCF Yield % is 10.44 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 8.19. GuruFocus rates BUE:ABEV with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS12,690.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Ambev ranks better than 64.15% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Ambev OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ambev's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Ambev's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ambev's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ambev's OCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 (BUE:ABEV) has a OCF Yield % of 10.44 as of Jul. 01, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Ambev and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 8.19. Over the past decade, Ambev's OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.30 to 15.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambev ranks #76 out of 212 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Ambev's OCF Yield % too high?
Ambev's current OCF Yield % of 10.44 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 8.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.30 to a high of 15.23. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median OCF Yield % is 5.87. Ambev's value of 10.44 is 78% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ambev ranks #76 out of 212 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ambev has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambev's OCF Yield % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Ambev ranks #76 out of 212 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Ambev in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 5.87. Ambev's value of 10.44 is 78% above this benchmark. Historically, Ambev's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.30 to 15.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.19 vs. the industry median of 5.87, 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 OCF Yield % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median OCF Yield % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 5.87, based on 212 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ambev's current OCF Yield % of 10.44 is 78% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Ambev and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median OCF Yield % is 5.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambev's current OCF Yield % is 10.44, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 8.19. 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 ARS12,690.11, compared to a current price of ARS14,630.00 — trading 15.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 10.44, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 8.19 and 78% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 5.87. Ambev's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ambev (BUE:ABEV), the current OCF Yield % is 10.44 as of Jul. 01, 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 ARS14,630.00 is trading 15.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS12,690.11.
GuruFocus considers Ambev to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:ABEV:
OCF Yield %: 10.44 (27% above median its 10-year median of 8.19)
GF Value™: ARS12,690.11 vs. price of ARS14,630.00 (15.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#76 of 212)
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 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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