ABEVCAUTIOUS

Gross Margin

51.6%

Higher than 50% of Consumer Defensive sector peers

Updated 1545h ago

Sector Performance

50th percentile

ABEV

51.6%

Sector Median

51.6%

Sector Avg

47.7%

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Deep Analysis

A company’s gross margin, at 51.6%, shows the percentage of revenue it keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its beverages — a higher number generally indicates stronger pricing power or lower input costs.

This figure sits just below the Consumer Defensive sector median of 52.2%, placing Ambev in the 45th percentile among its peers, meaning it performs slightly worse than the typical company in its industry. There is no data available for the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, or the trend over the last eight quarters, so no direction can be inferred. Because the gross margin is close to the sector median but lacks any trend information, the investment risk or opportunity is unclear — there is neither a clear strength to exploit nor a warning sign to avoid. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the level is average for the sector and the absence of historical movement prevents any decisive positive or negative signal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about ABEV?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

How does ABEV's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

ABEV's Gross Margin of 51.6% compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 51.6%, placing it in the 50th percentile.

Who are ABEV's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Gross Margin include: KDP (52.8%), PG (49.5%), CELH (48.3%), BUD (56.6%), COTY (61.8%).

The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.