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Royal Unibrew RBREW.CO

DenmarkConsumer Defensive · Beverages - BrewersNasdaq Copenhague · DKK
6.7AI score
Rank 404 of 2,130
better than 80% of companies
402.60DKK
▼ 14.1% in one year
RBREW.CO MSCI World +22.1%
Average analyst target
489.27 DKK (+21.5%)
15 analysts
52-wk low 394.00High 653.50
📈 Chart on TradingView ↗(affiliate link)Analysis of 08/10/2026

What does it do?

Royal Unibrew is a Danish brewing and beverage group that produces and distributes beer, soft drinks, water and other beverages in the Nordic and Baltic countries, Italy and other European markets.

Listed on Nasdaq Copenhague · Symbol RBREW.CO · CPH: RBREW · Currency DKK

Key points

from its scores
  • ✓Favourable backdrop8.6
  • ✓Attractive dividend7.9
  • ✓Attractive valuation7.7
  • ✕Poor share-price trend2.4
  • ✕Weak growth4.6

AI analysis

bottom line, main risk, context and news
Bottom line

Valuation is attractive and quality is high, but flat growth and weak momentum warrant patience.

Royal Unibrew shows moderate financial health (5.44) with controlled leverage (ND/EBITDA 2.21), solid business quality (ROE 26.15%, ROIC 21.03%) and an attractive valuation (P/E 12.31, FCF yield 6.56%). Growth is flat (revenue -0.30%), but the dividend is sustainable (payout 48.93%). Momentum is weak (3rd percentile in 52 weeks), suggesting the market has not yet recognized the value.

⚠ Main risk

The main risk is the lack of revenue growth in a mature and competitive beverage market, which could limit the stock's re-rating despite its attractive valuation.

Context and risks

Royal Unibrew operates mainly in developed European markets, with limited direct exposure to geopolitical risks. The main risk is regulatory, with a moderate governance framework in Denmark and possible pricing pressures in the beverage sector, although no material litigation or investigations are known.

Is Royal Unibrew stock cheap or expensive?

at the analysis date
Cheaper than its sector

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 29% below the Consumer Defensive median on average.

MultipleCompanySectorDifference
P/E12.319.8−38%
EV / EBITDA8.610.8−20%
Price / book3.12.7+14%
Price / sales1.21.2−3%

Sector: median of the 124 Consumer Defensive companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.

Valuation score: 7.7 out of 10 (median for Consumer Defensive: 6.3).

Average analyst target: 489.27 DKK, +21.5% versus the price.

A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 5.4 (sector 5.5), Growth 4.6 (sector 5.3).

Indicative fair value · DKK
Graham931.95▲ +131% vs price
Cash flow (DCF)621.05▲ +54% vs price
Dividends560.00▲ +39% vs price
Price402.60at the analysis date

Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.

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Score by category

0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measures
Financial healthiFair5.4Consumer Defensive median: 5.5
Quality / MoatiGood7.1Consumer Defensive median: 5.7
ValuationiGood7.7Consumer Defensive median: 6.3
GrowthiWeak4.6Consumer Defensive median: 5.3
DividendiGood7.9Consumer Defensive median: 6.0
MomentumiPoor2.4Consumer Defensive median: 5.0
Risk & ContextiExcellent8.6Consumer Defensive median: 8.2
Consumer Defensive median7 or more 5 to 7 under 5

Key metrics

at the analysis date · compared with the Consumer Defensive median
P/Ei
12.3
Consumer Defensive: 19.8below
EV / EBITDAi
8.6
Consumer Defensive: 10.8below
ROEi
26.1%
Consumer Defensive: 14.5%above
Operating margini
17.0%
Consumer Defensive: 11.0%above
Net debt / EBITDAi
2.21
Consumer Defensive: 2.38below
Revenue growthi
−0.3%
Consumer Defensive: +3.0%below

Valuation

P/E
12.3
Forward P/E
10.7
EV / EBITDA
8.6
Price / book
3.1
Price / sales
1.2
PEG
6.04
Market cap
19.0B DKK
Enterprise value
25.9B DKK

Profitability

ROE
26.1%
ROA
7.4%
ROIC (approx.)
21.0%
Gross margin
43.5%
Operating margin
17.0%
Net margin
10.2%
Free cash flow
1.2B DKK
FCF yield
6.6%
Cash conversion
42%

Solvency

Total debt
6.7B DKK
Net debt
6.6B DKK
Cash
54.0M DKK
EBITDA
3.0B DKK
Net debt / EBITDA
2.21
Debt / equity
107.29
Current ratio
0.66
Quick ratio
0.39

Growth

Revenue growth
−0.3%
Earnings growth
+3.8%
EPS (TTM)
32.70 DKK
EPS (forward)
37.73 DKK

Dividend

Dividend yield
4.0%
Payout
48.9%

Risk and market

Beta
0.37
Analyst consensus
Hold (15)
Target price
489.27 DKK
52-week range
394.00 – 653.50

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Frequently asked questions about Royal Unibrew

Is Royal Unibrew stock cheap or expensive?

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 29% below the Consumer Defensive median on average. Valuation score: 7.7 out of 10 (median for Consumer Defensive: 6.3). Average analyst target: 489.27 DKK, +21.5% versus the price. This is not investment advice.

What score does Royal Unibrew get on MeridIAn Screener?

It scores 6.7 out of 10, rank 404 of 2,130 (better than 80% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Risk & Context (8.6) and its weakest, Momentum (2.4). Analysis of 08/10/2026.

What is Royal Unibrew's P/E ratio?

Its P/E is 12.3: the share price equals 12.3 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Consumer Defensive median is 19.8. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 10.7.

How much is Royal Unibrew worth on the stock market?

Its market capitalisation is 19.0B DKK and its enterprise value, debt included, is 25.9B DKK.

How much debt does Royal Unibrew have?

Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 6.6B DKK. That is 2.21 times its EBITDA; the Consumer Defensive median is 2.38.

Does Royal Unibrew pay a dividend?

Yes: its dividend yield is 3.97% and it pays out 49% of its earnings.

How has Royal Unibrew stock performed over the last year?

It has fallen 14.1% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 394.00 and 653.50 DKK. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What do analysts think of Royal Unibrew?

15 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Hold” and their average target is 489.27 DKK (+21.5% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.