Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Beverages - Brewers

United Breweries Limited engages in manufacture, purchase, and sale of beer and non-alcoholic beverages in India and internationally. The company offers beer products under the Heineken, Heineken Silver, Kingfisher Premium, Kingfisher Strong, Kingfisher Ultra, Kingfisher Ultra Max, Kingfisher Ultra Witbier, Amstel Bier, Bullet, Bullet Super Strong, Cannon 10000, Zingaro, Kingfisher Storm, Kingfisher Blue, Kalyani Black Label, UB Export Large, UB Export Strong, London Pilsner, and London Pilsner Strong brands; and non-alcoholic products under the Kingfisher Premium Packaged Drinking Water, Kingfisher Strong Power Soda, Kingfisher Storm Strong Soda, Kingfisher Ultra Non-Alcoholic, and Heineken 0.0. It also licenses its brands; and offers contract manufacturing services. The company was founded in 1915 and is based in Bengaluru, India. United Breweries Limited operates as a subsidiary of Heineken N.V.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for UBL
Revenue projections for UBL

UBL's revenue is forecasted to dip below last year's figures, raising concerns for investors who are typically wary of declining financial performance. Such drops can directly affect the company's bottom line, potentially leading to a decrease in overall profitability, making investors more cautious in their decisions.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.23700
forwardPE 45.79348
debtToEquity 29.07600
earningsGrowth 0.04300
revenueGrowth -0.03100
grossMargins 0.44052
operatingMargins 0.02807
trailingEps 15.59000
forwardEps 29.25744

With a current ratio of 1.237, UBL has the liquidity needed to easily service its short-term debt. The company's cash reserves and current assets are sufficient, indicating that UBL is in a strong position to meet its immediate financial obligations without difficulty.
UBL's low Debt-to-Equity ratio indicates the company is not over-leveraged. By limiting its dependence on debt, UBL reduces its financial risk and demonstrates a strong capital structure, making it a more stable investment option for those wary of excessive borrowing.
UBL's low earnings and revenue growth suggest shrinking profits. This negative trend could indicate that the company is struggling to maintain its financial performance and may face challenges ahead.
United Breweries Limited's negative gross and operating margins suggest that the company is struggling to cover its production and operating costs, leading to losses. This reflects a weakened financial state and potential difficulties in sustaining profitability.
United Breweries Limited's forward EPS being higher than its trailing EPS suggests that the company is expected to generate stronger profits this year. This points to improving financial performance, with United Breweries Limited anticipated to deliver better earnings than it did in the prior year.

Price projections:

Price projections for UBL
Price projections for UBL

United Breweries Limited's price has consistently hovered around the lower limit of price projections. This pattern suggests that the stock may be underperforming relative to expectations, which could lead to concerns among investors.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for UBL
Recommendations trend for UBL


Analysts' sell bias for United Breweries Limited suggests caution, but investors should base their decisions on a wide range of market indicators. This ensures a more comprehensive view of United Breweries Limited's market potential and provides a better framework for making balanced investment decisions.