Ambev S.A. (ABEV3) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Ambev S.A. (ABEV3) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 0.84x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of R$3.16 Billion is below net income of R$3.77 Billion, suggesting accrual-heavy earnings not yet converted to cash. Explore cash efficiency ratio of Ambev S.A. to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Ambev S.A. Cash Flow Quality Index (2001–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Ambev S.A. across 25 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check ABEV3 capex plus investments ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Ambev S.A. (2001–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Ambev S.A.. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see ABEV3 market cap.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (BRL) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.58x | R$24.45 Billion | R$15.50 Billion | ▼ -10.3% |
| 2024 | 1.76x | R$26.10 Billion | R$14.85 Billion | ▲ +3.2% |
| 2023 | 1.70x | R$24.71 Billion | R$14.50 Billion | ▲ +22.9% |
| 2022 | 1.39x | R$20.64 Billion | R$14.89 Billion | ▼ -20.6% |
| 2021 | 1.75x | R$22.90 Billion | R$13.12 Billion | ▲ +8.6% |
| 2020 | 1.61x | R$18.86 Billion | R$11.73 Billion | ▲ +6.6% |
| 2019 | 1.51x | R$18.38 Billion | R$12.19 Billion | ▼ -4.2% |
| 2018 | 1.57x | R$17.91 Billion | R$11.38 Billion | ▼ -30.9% |
| 2017 | 2.28x | R$17.87 Billion | R$7.85 Billion | ▲ +141.3% |
| 2016 | 0.94x | R$12.34 Billion | R$13.08 Billion | ▼ -48.5% |
| 2015 | 1.83x | R$23.58 Billion | R$12.88 Billion | ▲ +42.4% |
| 2014 | 1.29x | R$15.90 Billion | R$12.36 Billion | ▼ -25.7% |
| 2013 | 1.73x | R$19.65 Billion | R$11.35 Billion | ▲ +30.4% |
| 2012 | 1.33x | R$14.13 Billion | R$10.64 Billion | ▼ -8.2% |
| 2011 | 1.45x | R$12.61 Billion | R$8.72 Billion | ▲ +9.5% |
| 2010 | 1.32x | R$10.06 Billion | R$7.62 Billion | ▼ -9.1% |
| 2009 | 1.45x | R$8.70 Billion | R$5.99 Billion | ▲ +7.2% |
| 2008 | 1.35x | R$7.03 Billion | R$5.19 Billion | ▼ -51.8% |
| 2007 | 2.81x | R$7.92 Billion | R$2.82 Billion | ▲ +31.8% |
| 2006 | 2.13x | R$5.97 Billion | R$2.80 Billion | ▼ -20.6% |
| 2005 | 2.68x | R$4.15 Billion | R$1.54 Billion | ▼ -8.8% |
| 2004 | 2.94x | R$3.42 Billion | R$1.16 Billion | ▲ +64.4% |
| 2003 | 1.79x | R$2.53 Billion | R$1.41 Billion | ▼ -1.4% |
| 2002 | 1.82x | R$2.74 Billion | R$1.51 Billion | ▼ -3.8% |
| 2001 | 1.89x | R$1.48 Billion | R$784.55 Million | — |