CCU (United Breweries Co) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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CCU United Breweries Co Inc CCU
79 GF Score
Price $11.71
GF Value $13.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is United Breweries Co Financial Strength?

United Breweries Co CCU +2.18% 79 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates CCU with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

United Breweries Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

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.

United Breweries Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. United Breweries Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.52. As of today, United Breweries Co's Altman Z-Score is 2.26.


United Breweries Co  (NYSE:CCU) Financial Strength Explanation

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.

United Breweries Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


United Breweries Co Financial Strength Related Terms


CCU vs STZ, TAP: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, United Breweries Co'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.


United Breweries Co Financial Strength vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Breweries Co's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Breweries Co's Financial Strength falls into.


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United Breweries Co Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

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:

United Breweries Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-18 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-12 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,202 Mil.

United Breweries Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

United Breweries Co did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

United Breweries Co's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(182.811 + 1202.271) / 2685.112
=0.52

3. Altman Z-Score.

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.

United Breweries Co has a Z-score of 2.26, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that United Breweries Co is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.26 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 5 mean?
United Breweries Co (CCU) 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 United Breweries Co and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, United Breweries Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is United Breweries Co's Financial Strength too high?
United Breweries Co's current Financial Strength of 5 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, United Breweries Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Breweries Co's Financial Strength compare to STZ and TAP?
United Breweries Co's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. Historically, United Breweries Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00 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 United Breweries Co and its competitors. United Breweries Co's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Breweries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries Co (CCU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.56, compared to a current price of $11.71 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. United Breweries Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 United Breweries Co (CCU), 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 United Breweries Co (CCU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.71 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.56. GuruFocus considers United Breweries Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CCU:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $13.56 vs. price of $11.71 (13.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CCU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


United Breweries Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CVU:GermanyCCU:Chile
Address Avenida Vitacura N 2670, Twenty-Third Floor, Santiago, CHL
United Breweries Co Inc is a multi-category beverage company with operations in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay. The company is a player in each one of the beverage categories in which it participates in Chile, including beer, soft drinks, mineral and bottled water, juice, wine, cider and pisco, among others. The Company has three operating segment with respect to its revenues in the geographic areas of commercial activity: Chile; International business and Wine. It generates maximum revenue from Chile.
79GF Score

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