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Gross Margin

56.6%

Higher than 67% of Consumer Defensive sector peers

Updated 48h ago

Sector Performance

67th percentile

BUD

56.6%

Sector Median

51.6%

Sector Avg

47.7%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue that remains after deducting the cost of goods sold, so a 56.6% margin means Anheuser-Busch keeps $0.566 of every sales dollar for operating expenses and profit.

This figure sits above the Consumer Defensive sector median of 51.6%, placing the company in the 67th percentile among its peers. The last eight quarters show a stable trend, with no year-over-year change reported and a modest quarter-over-quarter increase of +1.3% (from 55.9% to 56.6%). A stable, above-median gross margin combined with no recent deterioration points to consistent pricing power and cost control, which lowers near-term operational risk. However, the lack of strong upward momentum or a wide gap from the sector median limits any exceptional upside from this metric alone. This data supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the gross margin is solid but not extraordinary, aligning with a balanced risk-reward profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about BUD?

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 BUD's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

BUD's Gross Margin of 56.6% compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 51.6%, placing it in the 67th percentile.

Who are BUD's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Gross Margin include: ABEV (51.6%), KDP (52.8%), PG (49.5%), CELH (48.3%), 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.