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 projections show a decrease from last year, which tends to make investors more cautious. This could have a negative impact on the company's bottom line, as lower revenues typically suggest reduced profitability and growth potential, prompting concern among investors.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.338000
forwardPE 57.225273
debtToEquity 17.864000
earningsGrowth -0.648000
revenueGrowth -0.030000
grossMargins 0.413930
operatingMargins 0.031950
trailingEps 13.930000
forwardEps 33.800000

United Breweries Limited's current ratio of 1.338 reflects its strong liquidity position. The company has enough cash reserves and current assets to service its short-term debt obligations, signaling that United Breweries Limited is financially well-prepared to meet its liabilities without difficulty.
With UBL's forward PE being too high, further price appreciation may be limited, and a correction could occur. This valuation metric signals potential overvaluation, and investors should analyze it carefully along with other fundamentals to make informed decisions.
UBL's low Debt-to-Equity ratio means it is not excessively leveraged, implying a reduced financial risk profile. This suggests UBL maintains a well-balanced financial structure, with more emphasis on equity than debt, ensuring greater flexibility and long-term stability.
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.
UBL's negative gross and operating margins indicate that the company is currently unprofitable at both the production and operational levels. This suggests significant challenges in managing costs and generating revenue, which could impact its overall financial health.
UBL's forward EPS exceeding its trailing EPS means the company is expected to be more profitable this year than last. This suggests an upward trend in earnings, with forecasts indicating that UBL's financial performance will improve in the current financial year.

Price projections:

Price projections for UBL
Price projections for UBL

Price projections for UBL have been revised downward over time, signaling decreasing optimism about the company's outlook. Analysts appear to be adjusting their expectations as concerns about future performance grow.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for UBL
Recommendations trend for UBL


Analysts have not provided a clear buy or sell recommendation for UBL, painting a mixed picture of the stock's future. Investors may need to rely on a broader range of market insights to determine the best course of action for their portfolios.