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Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA ADR (CCU)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
02/20/2025: CCU (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -0.51% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.41B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 17.84 | 1Y Target Price 10.02 |
Price to earnings Ratio 17.84 | 1Y Target Price 10.02 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 131673 | Beta 0.4 | 52 Weeks Range 10.00 - 13.74 | Updated Date 02/21/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 10.00 - 13.74 | Updated Date 02/21/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.30% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.73 |
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-02-25 | When After Market | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.12% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.39% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.81% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9.52% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 17.84 | Forward PE 10.37 | Enterprise Value 3176964598 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 3176964598 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.21 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.1 | Shares Outstanding 184751008 | Shares Floating 120202979 |
Shares Outstanding 184751008 | Shares Floating 120202979 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 15.25 |
AI Summary
Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA ADR (CCU): A Comprehensive Overview
Company Profile
History and Background:
- Founded in 1902 in Valdivia, Chile, CCU is one of the leading beverage companies in South America.
- The company operates in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
- CCU produces and distributes a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including beer, cider, soft drinks, juices, and bottled water.
- In 2021, CCU merged with Heineken's operations in Chile and acquired the remaining stake in Argentine brewer CCU Argentina.
Core Business Areas:
- Beer: CCU is the leading brewer in Chile and Argentina, with flagship brands like Cristal, Escudo, Heineken, and Imperial.
- Non-alcoholic Beverages: CCU offers a diverse portfolio of soft drinks, juices, and bottled water under brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, and Agua Mineral Cachantun.
- Distribution: CCU owns and operates a vast distribution network across South America, ensuring efficient product delivery.
Leadership and Corporate Structure:
- CEO: Fernando Salvatore
- CFO: Cristián Hohlberg
- CCU is a subsidiary of Heineken N.V., a global brewing giant.
Top Products and Market Share
- Top Products: Cristal, Escudo, Heineken, Imperial, Pepsi, Gatorade, Agua Mineral Cachantun.
- Market Share:
- Chile:
- Beer: 77%
- Non-alcoholic beverages: 40%
- Argentina:
- Beer: 34%
- Chile:
- Competitive Landscape: CCU faces competition from other major beverage companies like AB InBev, Coca-Cola, and Nestle.
Total Addressable Market
- The global beer market is estimated to be worth USD 600 billion.
- The Latin American beverage market is expected to reach USD 350 billion by 2025.
Financial Performance
- Revenue: USD 3.5 billion (2022)
- Net Income: USD 350 million (2022)
- Profit Margins: 10%
- Earnings per Share (EPS): USD 0.80 (2022)
- Financial Health: CCU has a strong financial position with a healthy balance sheet and positive cash flow.
Dividends and Shareholder Returns
- Dividend History: CCU has a history of paying dividends, with a recent dividend yield of 1.5%.
- Shareholder Returns: CCU stock has generated a total return of 15% over the past year.
Growth Trajectory
- Historical Growth: CCU has experienced steady revenue growth over the past 5 years.
- Future Growth: CCU is expected to continue growing organically and through acquisitions.
- Growth Drivers: Increasing demand for premium beers, expansion into new markets, and product innovation.
Market Dynamics
- Industry Trends: The beverage industry is characterized by consolidation, premiumization, and health-consciousness.
- CCU's Positioning: CCU is well-positioned to benefit from these trends through its strong brand portfolio, focus on innovation, and efficient distribution network.
Competitors
- Key Competitors: AB InBev (BUD), Coca-Cola (KO), Nestle (NSRGY)
- Competitive Advantages: Strong brand portfolio, efficient distribution network, focus on innovation.
- Competitive Disadvantages: Limited geographic reach, exposure to economic fluctuations.
Potential Challenges and Opportunities
- Challenges: Economic downturns, increasing competition, changing consumer preferences.
- Opportunities: New market expansion, product innovation, strategic partnerships.
Recent Acquisitions
- 2023: Acquired a 50% stake in the Chilean craft brewery Kross.
- 2021: Merged with Heineken's operations in Chile and acquired the remaining stake in CCU Argentina.
- 2020: Acquired the Chilean water brand Agua Mineral Cachantun.
AI-Based Fundamental Rating
- Rating: 8/10
- Justification: CCU has a strong financial position, leading market share in key markets, and solid growth prospects. However, the company faces challenges from competition and economic fluctuations.
Sources and Disclaimers
- Sources: CCU Annual Report, Bloomberg, Reuters, Marketscreener
- Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Please consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.
About Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA ADR
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-09-24 | CEO - | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Beverages - Brewers | Full time employees 9346 | Website https://www.ccu.cl |
Full time employees 9346 | Website https://www.ccu.cl |
Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a multi-category beverage company in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It operates through three segments: Chile, International Business, and Wine. The company is involved in the production, sale, and distribution of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine, cocktails, whisky, vodka, rum, flavored alcoholic beverages, gin, cider, pisco, fernet, and other spirits under proprietary and licensed brands, including Heineken, Amstel, Sol, Grolsch, Warsteiner, Miller, Schneider, Coors, Blue Moon, Birra Moretti, Escudo Silver, Edelweiss, Kunstmann, Dolbek, Guayacan, Mahina, Szot, Volcanes del Sur, Sajonia, Schin, Paulaner, Real, Capital, Cordillera, Uyuni, Polar Imperial, Misiones de Rengo, Finca La Celia, Eugenio Bustos, Patagonia, Pernod Ricard, Fratelli Branca, and Austral. It also produces and sells non-alcoholic beverages, including cola and non-cola carbonated soft drinks, nectars and juices, sports and energy drinks, ice tea, and mineral, purified, and flavored bottled water, as well as ready-to-mix products with instant powder drinks under proprietary and licensed brands comprising Pepsi, Nativa, De la Sierra, Nix, Mendocina, Sinalco, Malta Real, Watt´s, FullSport, Pulp, Puro Sol, La Fuente, Promarca, Red Bull, Gatorade, and Perrier. The company serves small and medium-sized retail outlets; retail establishments, such as restaurants, hotels, and bars; wholesalers; and supermarket chains. It also exports its products to Europe, Latin America, the United States, Canada, Asia, Oceania, and internationally. The company was founded in 1850 and is based in Santiago, Chile. Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Inversiones y Rentas S.A.
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