P/E Ratio
Higher than 20% of Consumer Defensive sector peers
Updated 1080h ago
Sector Performance
20th percentileBUD
13.1x
Sector Median
20.5x
Sector Avg
23.2x
Deep Analysis
The P/E ratio of 13.1x tells you that investors are paying $13.10 for every $1 of Anheuser-Busch InBev’s annual earnings — a measure of how expensive the stock is relative to its profitability.
This multiple is well below the Consumer Defensive sector median of 20.5x, placing BUD in the 20th percentile among its peers, meaning it trades cheaper than about 80% of comparable companies. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes for this metric are both N/A, and there is no trend data available for the last eight quarters, so you cannot assess recent movement from the provided figures. Given the low P/E level with no confirmed trend, the stock may represent a value opportunity if the company’s earnings are stable or improving, but it also carries risk if the low multiple reflects unresolved headwinds. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the discounted valuation is balanced by the lack of trend information, offering neither a clear buy nor sell signal on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about BUD?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
How does BUD's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
BUD's P/E Ratio of 13.1x compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 20.5x, placing it in the 20th percentile.
Who are BUD's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Consumer Defensive peers by P/E Ratio include: PG (20.5x), KDP (21.6x), PM (22.6x), MO (14.0x), BTI (13.5x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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13.1x
Sector Median
20.5x
Sector Avg
23.2x
How BUD's P/E Ratio compares to sector peers.
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