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Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.
Warning Sign:
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.
GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.
A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.35.
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.09.
As of today, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's Altman Z-Score is 1.62.
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV Financial Strength Related Terms
BUDFF vs STZ, TAP: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's Financial Strength falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV has a Z-score of 1.62, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.
Warning Sign:
Altman Z-score of 1.62 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.
* 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 (BUDFF) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's Financial Strength too high?
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's current Financial Strength of 5 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 5.00. 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 Financial Strength compare to STZ and TAP?
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. Historically, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV and its competitors. Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 $69.66, compared to a current price of $79.62 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV (BUDFF), the current Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 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 $79.62 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $69.66.
GuruFocus considers Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUDFF:
Financial Strength: 5 (25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
GF Value™: $69.66 vs. price of $79.62 (14.3% above fair value)
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.
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