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

Investors may react cautiously to news that UBL's revenues are forecasted to be lower than last year's. Such declines are likely to have a negative effect on the company's bottom line, which can lead to concerns about profitability and hinder investor confidence in the company's future performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.44100
forwardPE 53.62079
debtToEquity 14.18800
earningsGrowth 0.20200
revenueGrowth 0.08900
grossMargins 0.43147
operatingMargins 0.05594
trailingEps 16.72000
forwardEps 33.80000

UBL's current ratio being 1.441 suggests that the company has no issue servicing its short-term debt. Its strong liquidity position, supported by sufficient cash reserves and current assets, ensures that UBL can meet its financial obligations with ease.
United Breweries Limited's elevated forward PE points to potential overvaluation, limiting further price gains and increasing the likelihood of a correction. This valuation metric must be assessed in conjunction with other fundamentals for a balanced investment outlook.
UBL's Debt-to-Equity ratio is low, indicating the company is not over-leveraged. This suggests a prudent approach to financing, with minimal dependence on debt, reducing the financial risk associated with high leverage, and signaling a stable financial outlook.
UBL's forward EPS surpassing its trailing EPS signals projected growth in profitability, with the company expected to perform better this year. This forecast suggests that UBL's earnings will improve compared to the previous financial year, highlighting optimism in its financial outlook.

Price projections:

Price projections for UBL
Price projections for UBL

Price projections for UBL have steadily increased, reflecting growing optimism about the company's future. This trend suggests that analysts believe UBL is well-positioned for continued success.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for UBL
Recommendations trend for UBL


A recent sell bias for UBL from analysts suggests caution for investors. However, decisions should be grounded in a diverse set of market indicators, ensuring that a wider perspective is considered before making any moves regarding the stock's performance and potential risks.