BUD
Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA
$79.27
▼ 2.5%Updated Today 12:11 PM ET
BUD at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.
Overall: Neutral · 50/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.
▲ Up 15.1% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$155.21B
P/E
22.25x
Forward P/E (est.)
21.1x
ROE
4.3%
Revenue Growth
3.6%
EPS Growth
5.5%
Profit Margin
11.9%
FCF Yield
7.4%
Debt / Equity
0.84x
ROIC
—
Interest Coverage
—
Current Ratio
—
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
—
Rating Score
50/100
Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA (BUD) is a large-cap company in the Beverages industry, part of the Consumer Staples sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $155.21B.
Our model rates BUD Neutral (50/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what BUD's chart says today, with each tool explained.
Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. BUD trades near $79.27, around its 50-day average ($80.15) and 200-day average ($70.42). Price tangled in its moving averages means there is no clear trend — the stock is ranging.
Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 39 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.
MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently negative — short-term momentum is fading.
Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. BUD's is $1.81 (~2.3% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.
Support & resistance. Over the last month BUD found buyers near $77.58 (support) and sellers near $85.56 (resistance); its 52-week range is $56.97–$85.56. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 0.8× the 20-day average — about normal. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.
Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.
Where BUD sits versus its Consumer Staples sector peers in the S&P 500.
Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 33 Consumer Staples companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.
How BUD stacks up against its Consumer Staples peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.
In the Consumer Staples sector (49 S&P 500 companies), BUD ranks #13 of 49 by our overall rating. It trades at roughly in line versus the sector on earnings (22.2x P/E vs. 22.2x median) with a lower return on equity (4.3% vs. 17.4%) and faster revenue growth (3.6% vs. 2.6%).
P/E vs sector
22.2x
median 22.2x
ROE vs sector
4.3%
median 17.4%
Growth vs sector
3.6%
median 2.6%
Sector rank
#13
of 49 by rating
Valuation vs. quality map
The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.
Peers are the closest Consumer Staples companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 49 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.
The case for BUD:
- Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~7.4%) funds buybacks and dividends.
- As an established S&P 500 member in Consumer Staples, it brings scale and a long operating history.
The case against BUD:
- Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the picture is mixed: Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA is a large-cap consumer staples business growing at a mature pace, with modest profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 22.2x earnings, which our model scores Neutral (50/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
BUD — frequently asked questions
Is BUD a good stock to buy?
We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA Neutral (50/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.
What is BUD's rating on The Stocks School?
Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA currently scores 50/100 (Neutral) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.
How our ratings work →Where does BUD's data come from?
Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.
How is the 5-year projection for BUD calculated?
It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.
Is this BUD analysis financial advice?
No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell BUD. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.
Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.
Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.