(CCU) Compania Cervecerias Unidas - Ratings and Ratios

Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. (NYSE:CCU) is a leading diversified beverage company with operations spanning Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The company operates through three core segments: Chile, International Business, and Wine. Its extensive product portfolio includes wines, soft drinks, nectars, sports drinks, iced tea, pisco, rum, cider, liquors, beers, spirits, cocktails, coolers, isotonic drinks, and cocktail wines, as well as spring, bottled, mineral, and flavored water. Key brands include Cristal, Escudo, Royal Guard, Bavaria, Heineken, and GatoNegro, among others.

Founded in 1850 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, CCU is a subsidiary of Inversiones y Rentas S.A. The company has established a strong market presence in South America, leveraging its diversified product range to cater to varying consumer preferences. Its wine segment contributes significantly to revenue, with premium brands like Castillo de Molina and GatoNegro Reserva. The company also holds distribution rights for global brands such as Red Bull and Miller Genuine Draft, enhancing its market penetration.

From a financial perspective, CCU has a market capitalization of $2.83 billion USD, with a trailing P/E ratio of 16.89 and a forward P/E of 10.37. The company’s return on equity (RoE) stands at 10.55%, indicating moderate profitability. Its stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol CCU.