Ambev (MEX:ABEV N) Other Operating Expense: MXN-7,692 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:ABEV N Ambev SA MEX:ABEV N
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Price MXN53.60
GF Value MXN48.56
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ambev Other Operating Expense?

Ambev MEX:ABEV N 80 Other Operating Expense is MXN-7,692 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ABEV N with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN48.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Ambev's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-1,792 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-7,692 Mil.

Ambev's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Sep. 2025 (MXN-1,293 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN-3,391 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 (MXN-3,391 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN-1,792 Mil).

Ambev's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2023 (MXN-6,112 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN-7,047 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (MXN-7,047 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN-6,878 Mil).


Ambev Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ambev's Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense Chart

Ambev Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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Ambev Quarterly Data
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Ambev Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-7,692 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of MXN-7,692 Mil mean?
Ambev (MEX:ABEV N) has a Other Operating Expense of MXN-7,692 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Ambev and its competitors.
Is Ambev's Other Operating Expense too high?
Ambev's current Other Operating Expense is MXN-7,692 Mil. Overall, Ambev has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambev's Other Operating Expense compare to BUD and STZ?
Ambev's Other Operating Expense of MXN-7,692 Mil can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Other Operating Expense for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic industry context. However, Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Ambev and its competitors. Ambev's current Other Operating Expense is MXN-7,692 Mil. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN48.56, compared to a current price of MXN53.60 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is MXN-7,692 Mil. 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 Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ambev (MEX:ABEV N), the current Other Operating Expense is MXN-7,692 Mil 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 MXN53.60 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN48.56. GuruFocus considers Ambev to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ABEV N:

  • Other Operating Expense: MXN-7,692 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN48.56 vs. price of MXN53.60 (10.4% 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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