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Return on Equity (ROE)

7.8%

Higher than 55% of Consumer Defensive sector peers

Updated 1569h ago

Sector Performance

55th percentile

BUD

7.8%

Sector Median

7.0%

Sector Avg

-25.4%

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for every dollar of shareholder equity — a 7.8% ROE means Anheuser-Busch InBev earns about $0.078 of profit for each dollar investors have put into the business.

This figure exactly matches the sector median of 7.8%, placing the company at the 50th percentile among its Consumer Defensive peers, which indicates average profitability relative to similar firms. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, so there is no trend data available to assess whether the metric is improving or weakening. Without a trend, the combination of an average ROE level and no directional movement points to neither a clear opportunity nor a distinct risk tied to profitability efficiency. This performance is in line with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric neither stands out as a strength nor a weakness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about BUD?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

How does BUD's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?

BUD's Return on Equity (ROE) of 7.8% compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 7.0%, placing it in the 55th percentile.

Who are BUD's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: KDP (6.3%), CELH (8.1%), ADM (4.7%), CPB (15.4%), BTI (15.8%).

The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.