Mr. Market is currently offering Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV at $73.82.
The business passes 4 of 7 of Graham's defensive criteria — adequate but not exceptional.
At $73.82, the stock trades at a 19% premium to its Graham Number of $62.29. Graham would consider this price speculative.
There is no margin of safety at the current price. Graham would advise patience and waiting for a better entry point.
Negative NCAV — liabilities exceed current assets. Common in capital-return businesses (buybacks, debt-funded dividends) and capital-intensive industries. Not automatically a warning sign..
Conclusion: This stock is better suited for Graham's Enterprising investor — one willing to devote time and skill to security selection.
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV produces and sells beer in North America, Middle Americas, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through North America, Middle Americas, South America, EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Global Export and Holding Companies segments. The company also offers flavored malt beverages, soft drinks, spirit-based ready-to-drink cocktails and beverages, and energy drinks. In addition, it operates BEES, a business-to-business digital commerce platform; on-demand delivery platforms under the Zé Delivery and TaDa Delivery brands; and premium at-home draft system under the PerfectDraft brand. The company provides a portfolio of approximately 500 beer brands, which primarily include Budweiser, Corona Extra, Michelob Ultra, and Stella Artois; Aguila, Brahma, Carling Black Label, Cass Fresh, Jupiler, Quilmes, SKOL, and Victoria; Beck's, Hoegaarden, and Leffe; Antarctica, Bud Light, Castle, Castle Lite, Cristal, Harbin, Modelo Especial, Sedrin, and Skol brands, as well as non-beer brands comprising Brutal Fruit, Cutwater, and NÜTRL brands. The company was formerly known as InBev SA and changed its name to Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in November 2008. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV was founded in 1366 and is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit % | 55.9% ▲ | 55.3% | 53.9% | 54.5% | N/A |
| Operating Margin % | 26.4% ▲ | 25.5% | 24.3% | 25.0% | N/A |
| Net Income % | 11.5% ▲ | 9.8% | 9.0% | 10.3% | N/A |
| Diluted EPS | 3.39 ▲ | 2.92 | 2.65 | 2.91 | N/A |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $218.8B | $206.6B | $219.3B | $212.9B | N/A |
| Total Debt | $73.0B ↑ | $72.2B | $78.2B | $80.0B | N/A |
| Working Capital | -$9.7B ▲ | -$10.1B | -$13.8B | -$11.2B | N/A |
| Years to Pay Debt | 10.68 | 12.33 | 14.64 | 13.40 | N/A |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Cash Flow | $11.2B ▲ | $11.2B | $8.6B | $8.1B | N/A |
| Owner Earnings | $16.1B | $15.3B | $15.4B | $16.2B | N/A |
| CapEx % of Net Income | 53.5% | 66.0% | 86.8% | 86.4% | N/A |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Expenditure % of Net Income | 53.5% | 66.0% | 86.8% | 86.4% | N/A |
| Repurchase of Capital Stock | -$2.3B | -$937M | -$362M | $0M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $11.2B ▲ | $11.2B ▲ | $8.6B ▲ | $8.1B • | N/A • |
| Warren's Owner Earnings | $16.1B | $15.3B | $15.4B | $16.2B | N/A |
| Institution | % Owned | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge & Cox Inc. | 1.84% | 33,113,431 |
| Fisher Asset Management, LLC | 0.63% | 11,380,404 |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.23% | 4,205,767 |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 0.22% | 4,013,053 |
| Bank of America Corporation | 0.18% | 3,246,746 |
| GQG Partners LLC | 0.13% | 2,338,805 |
| FMR, LLC | 0.13% | 2,345,694 |
| Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 0.11% | 2,037,289 |
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) fundamental analysis — Overall grade D based on profitability, financial health, valuation and cash flow. Graham's Fair Value: $62.29. Margin of safety: 0%. Gross profit margin: 55.9%. Operating margin: 26.4%. Net margin: 11.5%. Market cap: $143.1B. Sector: Consumer Defensive. Industry: Beverages - Brewers. Analysis powered by 360investing — free fundamental stock analysis based on Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett principles.
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