Is AMBEV S.A. (ABEV) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | Excluded — Beverages - Brewers | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| DJIM | Excluded — Beverages - Brewers | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| MSCI | Excluded — Beverages - Brewers | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| S&P | Excluded — Beverages - Brewers | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| FTSE | Excluded — Beverages - Brewers | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 51.4% | |
| Operating Margin | 28.2% | |
| Net Margin | 17.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 17.0% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 9.1% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $24.5B |
| Free Cash Flow | $19.9B |
| Total Debt | $3.4B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 3.8 |
| Current Ratio | 1.0 |
| Total Assets | $145.1B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $2.82 |
| 50-Day MA | $2.92 |
| 200-Day MA | $2.49 |
| Avg Volume | 23.9M |
| Beta | 0.3 |
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52-Week Range
$2.10
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About AMBEV S.A. (ABEV)
Ambev S.A., through its subsidiaries, engages in the production, distribution, and sale of beer, draft beer, soft drinks, malt and food, and other beverages in Brazil, Central America and Caribbean, Latin America South, and Canada. The company offers beer, ready-to-drink cocktails and spritzers, soft drinks, water, teas, and isotonic drinks under the Brahma, Skol, Antarctica, Original, Quilmes, Andes Origen, Patricia, Paceha, Huari, Pilsen, Presidente, Balboa, Guaraná Antarctica, and Beats brands. It sells its products to distributors, supermarkets, and retailers within a broad distribution network. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Ambev S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Interbrew International B.V.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is AMBEV S.A. (ABEV) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), AMBEV S.A. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is AMBEV S.A.'s debt ratio?
AMBEV S.A.'s debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.
What are AMBEV S.A.'s key financial metrics?
AMBEV S.A. has a market capitalization of $43.9B, trailing P/E ratio of 14.8, and revenue of $88.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 51.4% and a net margin of 17.6%. Return on equity stands at 17.0%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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