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Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) vs. Coca-Cola (KO)

This page compares Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) with Coca-Cola (KO) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) and Coca-Cola (KO) both belong to the Beverages industry, though BUD is classified under Brewers while KO falls under Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages.

Coca-Cola (KO) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) is an ADR tied to a foreign-share or depositary-receipt structure — compare with FX exposure, program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

SymbolBUDKO
Company NameAnheuser-Busch InBev SA/NVThe Coca-Cola Company
Country/RegionBelgiumUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer StaplesConsumer Staples
GICS Industry GroupFood, Beverage & TobaccoFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeveragesBeverages
GICS Sub-IndustryBrewersSoft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages
Market Capitalization158.65 billion USD352.46 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateJuly 1, 2009January 2, 1962
Security TypeADRCommon Stock

Historical Performance

BUD
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Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolBUDKO
5-Day Price Return2.38%2.07%
13-Week Price Return1.58%2.97%
26-Week Price Return27.70%14.40%
52-Week Price Return14.51%13.89%
Month-to-Date Return8.11%4.01%
Year-to-Date Return26.81%17.18%
10-Day Avg. Volume2.02M14.34M
3-Month Avg. Volume1.98M16.79M
3-Month Volatility30.84%16.52%
Beta0.940.37

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Coca-Cola (KO) at 43.62% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) at 4.33%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

BUD

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

4.33%

Max
43.89%
Q3
22.49%
Median
11.74%
Q1
4.10%
Min
-21.55%

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

43.62%

Max
43.89%
Q3
22.49%
Median
11.74%
Q1
4.10%
Min
-21.55%
Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Coca-Cola (KO) at 27.80% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) at 11.90%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

BUD

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

11.90%

Max
27.80%
Q3
12.39%
Median
5.93%
Q1
1.61%
Min
-14.07%

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

27.80%

Max
27.80%
Q3
12.39%
Median
5.93%
Q1
1.61%
Min
-14.07%
Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) at 26.29% and Coca-Cola (KO) at 30.01% rank in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into operating income more strongly than typical competitors.

BUD

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

26.29%

Max
30.01%
Q3
15.34%
Median
8.52%
Q1
3.58%
Min
-9.05%

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

30.01%

Max
30.01%
Q3
15.34%
Median
8.52%
Q1
3.58%
Min
-9.05%
Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolBUDKO
Return on Equity (TTM)4.33%43.62%
Return on Assets (TTM)1.69%13.07%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)11.90%27.80%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)26.29%30.01%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)56.17%61.74%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Coca-Cola (KO) at 1.36 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) at 0.72 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for BUD.

BUD

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.72

Max
4.41
Q3
2.60
Median
1.55
Q1
1.01
Min
0.45

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.36

Max
4.41
Q3
2.60
Median
1.55
Q1
1.01
Min
0.45
Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) at 0.84 and Coca-Cola (KO) at 1.31 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

BUD

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.84

Max
2.65
Q3
1.32
Median
0.77
Q1
0.33
Min
0.00

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.31

Max
2.65
Q3
1.32
Median
0.77
Q1
0.33
Min
0.00
Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Coca-Cola (KO) posts Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 67.13, above its industry benchmark range, while Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) at 4.51 sits closer to the industry mid-range.

BUD

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

4.51

Max
33.34
Q3
18.06
Median
6.63
Q1
2.93
Min
-11.45

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

67.13

Max
33.34
Q3
18.06
Median
6.63
Q1
2.93
Min
-11.45
Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolBUDKO
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.721.36
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.551.01
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.841.31
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)4.5167.13

Growth

Revenue Growth

Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolBUDKO
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)12.03%12.07%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)3.59%5.11%
3-Year Revenue CAGR0.88%3.69%
5-Year Revenue CAGR4.82%7.75%

EPS Growth

Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolBUDKO
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)20.29%17.81%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)5.46%27.18%
3-Year EPS CAGR5.19%11.48%
5-Year EPS CAGR36.96%11.14%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) at 2.83% and Coca-Cola (KO) at 3.11% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

BUD

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

2.83%

Max
10.06%
Q3
4.46%
Median
3.02%
Q1
0.50%
Min
0.00%

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

3.11%

Max
10.06%
Q3
4.46%
Median
3.02%
Q1
0.50%
Min
0.00%
Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) reports an unusual Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) of 124.94% — outside the typical 0–100% range, indicating either negative earnings (negative ratio) or dividends above current-period earnings (above 100%), both signaling sustainability concerns. Meanwhile Coca-Cola (KO) reports 80.07%, ranking against industry peers normally.

BUD

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

124.94%

Max
195.44%
Q3
88.50%
Median
60.35%
Q1
14.76%
Min
0.00%

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

80.07%

Max
195.44%
Q3
88.50%
Median
60.35%
Q1
14.76%
Min
0.00%
Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolBUDKO
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.83%3.11%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)124.94%80.07%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) at 22.14 and Coca-Cola (KO) at 25.76 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

BUD

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

22.14

Max
50.71
Q3
27.71
Median
18.31
Q1
12.18
Min
1.60

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

25.76

Max
50.71
Q3
27.71
Median
18.31
Q1
12.18
Min
1.60
Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) at 2.63 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), but Coca-Cola (KO) at 7.16 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated trailing revenue multiples relative to peers, with KO higher.

BUD

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

2.63

Max
5.26
Q3
2.57
Median
1.10
Q1
0.63
Min
0.14

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

7.16

Max
5.26
Q3
2.57
Median
1.10
Q1
0.63
Min
0.14
Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) at 1.45 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Coca-Cola (KO) at 9.81 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated book-value multiple for KO relative to peers.

BUD

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.45

Max
6.13
Q3
3.53
Median
2.25
Q1
1.25
Min
0.63

KO

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

9.81

Max
6.13
Q3
3.53
Median
2.25
Q1
1.25
Min
0.63
Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) vs. Coca-Cola (KO): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolBUDKO
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)22.1425.76
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)2.637.16
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.459.81
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)14.3028.10