Head to Head Comparison: Compania Cervecerias Unidas (NYSE:CCU) and Zevia PBC (NYSE:ZVIA)
by Michael Walen · The Markets DailyCompania Cervecerias Unidas (NYSE:CCU – Get Free Report) and Zevia PBC (NYSE:ZVIA – Get Free Report) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation and profitability.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Compania Cervecerias Unidas and Zevia PBC”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Compania Cervecerias Unidas | $3.06 billion | 0.66 | $128.87 million | $0.62 | 17.59 |
| Zevia PBC | $161.26 million | 0.60 | -$9.92 million | ($0.13) | -9.58 |
Compania Cervecerias Unidas has higher revenue and earnings than Zevia PBC. Zevia PBC is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Compania Cervecerias Unidas, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current recommendations for Compania Cervecerias Unidas and Zevia PBC, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Compania Cervecerias Unidas | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.25 |
| Zevia PBC | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.25 |
Compania Cervecerias Unidas currently has a consensus target price of $11.50, suggesting a potential upside of 5.46%. Zevia PBC has a consensus target price of $4.50, suggesting a potential upside of 261.45%. Given Zevia PBC’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Zevia PBC is more favorable than Compania Cervecerias Unidas.
Profitability
This table compares Compania Cervecerias Unidas and Zevia PBC’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Compania Cervecerias Unidas | 3.71% | 6.77% | 3.06% |
| Zevia PBC | -5.34% | -16.92% | -9.56% |
Insider & Institutional Ownership
24.1% of Compania Cervecerias Unidas shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.2% of Zevia PBC shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.4% of Compania Cervecerias Unidas shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of Zevia PBC shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Risk and Volatility
Compania Cervecerias Unidas has a beta of 0.49, indicating that its share price is 51% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Zevia PBC has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Compania Cervecerias Unidas beats Zevia PBC on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Compania Cervecerias Unidas
Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. operates as a beverage company in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The company operates through three segments: Chile, International Business, and Wine. It produces and sells alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer under proprietary and licensed brands, as well as distributes Pernod Ricard products in non-supermarket retail stores. The company also produces and sells non-alcoholic beverages, including carbonated soft drinks, nectars and juices, sports and energy drinks, and ice tea; and mineral, purified, and flavored bottled water, as well as ready-to-mix products with instant powder drinks. In addition, it is involved in the production and distribution of pisco, cocktails, rum, flavored alcoholic beverages, gin, and cider. The company serves small and medium-sized retail outlets; retail establishments, such as restaurants, hotels, and bars; wholesalers; and supermarket chains. It also exports its products to Europe, Latin America, the United States, Canada, Asia, Oceania, and internationally. The company was founded in 1850 and is based in Santiago, Chile. Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. is a subsidiary of Inversiones y Rentas S.A.
About Zevia PBC
Zevia PBC, a beverage company, develops, markets, sells, and distributes various carbonated beverages in the United States and Canada. It offers soda, energy drinks, organic tea, and kidz drinks. The company offers its products through a network of food, drug, warehouse club, mass, natural, convenience, and e-commerce channels, as well as grocery distributors and natural product stores and specialty outlets. It provides its products under the Zevia brand name. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Encino, California.