In this article we are going to list the 5 most valuable beer companies in the world. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please take a look at the 16 most valuable beer companies in the world.
5. China Resources Beer
Total market cap of the company as at 2nd March 2023 (in billions): $25.2
China Resources Beer indicated that by volume, it is the best selling single beer brand in the entire world. A subsidiary of China Resources Company Limited. In the last twelve months, China Resources Beer recorded revenue in excess of $5 billion.
4. Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ)
Total market cap of the company as at 2nd March 2023 (in billions): $40.9
Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ) is the biggest producer of beer in America, and has over 40 facilities globally while having more than 9,000 employees. Constellation Brands, Inc.’s (NYSE:STZ) 2021 revenue was at $9.3 billion while its net profit was in excess of $2 billion. Constellation Brands, Inc.’s (NYSE:STZ) is continuing to see sold U.S. demand despite an increase in prices, showing that even in uncertain times, the demand for beer remains consistent.
3. Heineken
Total market cap of the company as at 2nd March 2023 (in billions): $60.3
One of the most popular beer companies in the world, Heineken is also one of the most valuable beer companies in the world, and is the biggest beer company in the Netherlands. Currently, the company owns and operates over 150 breweries across around 70 countries and producers nearly 350 different types of beer, while employing 85,000 employees. In 2021, Heineken recorded over $23 billion in revenue and reported higher than expected profits in 2022, but is expecting profits to decline in Europe as prices have to be increased as a result of the European energy crisis.
2. Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO)
Total market cap of the company as at 2nd March 2023 (in billions): $99.5
The largest and most valuable beer company in the UK, Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO) has 132 sites across the entire world which are used to produce various types of alcohol including beer, whiskey and scotch. In 2022, Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO) recorded revenues of nearly £22.5 billion. The past one year has been quite beneficial to Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO) whose market cap increased by 7.4% in the time period. Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO) has also been ranked highly in terms of female representation at board level, topping the rankings in the UK.
1. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD)
Total market cap of the company as at 2nd March 2023 (in billions): $122.1
Contributing more than 25% of the total market of the 15 most valuable beer companies in the world is Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD). Currently. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) has over 600 beer brands which are sold in over 150 countries worldwide. In its 4th quarter 2022 and full year results report, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) stated that it expects its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to grow with a medium term outlook to be between 4-8% with revenue to grow at a higher rate driven by both price and volume. In 2022, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) recorded $57.8 billion in revenue.
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