Ambev S.A. (ABEV3) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Ambev S.A. (ABEV3) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.85x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of R$2.69 Billion represents 1% of operating cash flow (R$3.16 Billion). Read how much debt does Ambev S.A. carry for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Ambev S.A. Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2001–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Ambev S.A. across 25 annual periods. Explore Ambev S.A. (ABEV3) capital reinvestment to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Ambev S.A. (2001–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Ambev S.A.. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Ambev S.A. (ABEV3) market capitalisation.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (BRL) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.81x | R$19.86 Billion | R$24.45 Billion | R$4.59 Billion | ▼ -0.7% |
| 2024 | 0.82x | R$21.35 Billion | R$26.10 Billion | R$4.75 Billion | ▲ +8.1% |
| 2023 | 0.76x | R$18.71 Billion | R$24.71 Billion | R$6.00 Billion | ▲ +10.8% |
| 2022 | 0.68x | R$14.11 Billion | R$20.64 Billion | R$6.53 Billion | ▲ +2.8% |
| 2021 | 0.66x | R$15.22 Billion | R$22.90 Billion | R$7.68 Billion | ▼ -11.5% |
| 2020 | 0.75x | R$14.16 Billion | R$18.86 Billion | R$4.69 Billion | ▲ +3.7% |
| 2019 | 0.72x | R$13.31 Billion | R$18.38 Billion | R$5.07 Billion | ▼ -9.5% |
| 2018 | 0.80x | R$14.34 Billion | R$17.91 Billion | R$3.57 Billion | ▼ -2.5% |
| 2017 | 0.82x | R$14.67 Billion | R$17.87 Billion | R$3.20 Billion | ▲ +23.4% |
| 2016 | 0.67x | R$8.21 Billion | R$12.34 Billion | R$4.13 Billion | ▼ -14.4% |
| 2015 | 0.78x | R$18.32 Billion | R$23.58 Billion | R$5.26 Billion | ▲ +8.3% |
| 2014 | 0.72x | R$11.40 Billion | R$15.90 Billion | R$4.49 Billion | ▼ -11.1% |
| 2013 | 0.81x | R$15.85 Billion | R$19.65 Billion | R$3.80 Billion | ▲ +2.5% |
| 2012 | 0.79x | R$11.11 Billion | R$14.13 Billion | R$3.01 Billion | ▲ +5.4% |
| 2011 | 0.75x | R$9.41 Billion | R$12.61 Billion | R$3.20 Billion | ▼ -3.4% |
| 2010 | 0.77x | R$7.78 Billion | R$10.06 Billion | R$2.29 Billion | ▼ -7.4% |
| 2009 | 0.83x | R$7.26 Billion | R$8.70 Billion | R$1.44 Billion | ▲ +15.6% |
| 2008 | 0.72x | R$5.08 Billion | R$7.03 Billion | R$1.96 Billion | ▼ -9.1% |
| 2007 | 0.79x | R$6.29 Billion | R$7.92 Billion | R$1.63 Billion | ▲ +4.2% |
| 2006 | 0.76x | R$4.55 Billion | R$5.97 Billion | R$1.42 Billion | ▲ +13.7% |
| 2005 | 0.67x | R$2.78 Billion | R$4.15 Billion | R$1.37 Billion | ▲ +6.8% |
| 2004 | 0.63x | R$2.14 Billion | R$3.42 Billion | R$1.27 Billion | ▼ -4.8% |
| 2003 | 0.66x | R$1.67 Billion | R$2.53 Billion | R$862.20 Million | ▼ -18.6% |
| 2002 | 0.81x | R$2.22 Billion | R$2.74 Billion | R$522.30 Million | ▲ +15.9% |
| 2001 | 0.70x | R$1.03 Billion | R$1.48 Billion | R$446.82 Million | — |