Carlsberg Valuation Multiples

Carlsberg is valued at $20B as of October 2026, a 2.0x revenue multiple. In the last 12 months, Carlsberg revenue was $14B and Carlsberg EBITDA was $2.9B.

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About Carlsberg

Carlsberg is the third-largest brewer in the world after Anheuser-Busch InBev and Heineken. It holds leading share in Scandinavia, western China, and several other markets in Asia. Its key brands include Carlsberg, 1664, Tuborg, Holsten, and Somersby. The company's 2025 beverage volume was split among Western Europe (42%), Eastern Europe and India (28%), and Asia (30%).


Founded

1847

HQ

Denmark

Employees

37.0K

Sectors

Financials (LTM)

Revenue: $14B
EBITDA: $2.9B

EV

$28B

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Carlsberg Financials

Carlsberg reported last 12-month revenue of $14B and EBITDA of $2.9B.

In the same LTM period, Carlsberg generated $5.5B in gross profit, $2.9B in EBITDA, and $1.3B in net income.

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Carlsberg P&L

In the most recent fiscal year, Carlsberg reported revenue of $13B and EBITDA of $2.5B.

Carlsberg is profitable as of last fiscal year, with gross margin of 45%, EBITDA margin of 19%, and net margin of 7%.

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Revenue$14B$13B$11B$12B$13B
Gross Profit$5.5B$6B$5.1B$5.3B$6B
Gross Margin40%45%45%46%45%
EBITDA$2.9B$2.5B$2.2B$2.3B$2.5B
EBITDA Margin21%19%19%20%19%
EBIT Margin16%14%14%14%14%
Net Profit$1.3B$890M($6.3B)$1.4B$890M
Net Margin9%7%(55%)12%7%
Net Debt-$8.8B---

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Carlsberg Stock Performance

Carlsberg has current market cap of $20B, and enterprise value of $28B.

Market Cap Evolution


Carlsberg's stock price is $145.07.

Carlsberg share price increased by 17.0% in the last year.

Carlsberg has an EPS (earnings per share) of $6.52.

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EVMarket CapPrice 1DPrice 1MPrice 3MPrice 12MEPS
$28B$20B0.0%0.0%5.6%17.0%$6.52

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Carlsberg Valuation Multiples

Carlsberg trades at 2.0x EV/Revenue multiple, and 9.5x EV/EBITDA.

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EV / Revenue (LTM)


Carlsberg Financial Valuation Multiples

As of November 2, 2026, Carlsberg has market cap of $20B and EV of $28B.

Carlsberg has a P/E ratio of 15.3x.

LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
EV/Revenue2.0x2.1x2.4x2.4x2.1x
EV/EBITDA9.5x11.2x12.5x11.9x11.2x
EV/EBIT12.9x14.7x17.1x16.6x14.7x
EV/Gross Profit5.0x4.6x5.4x5.2x4.6x
P/E15.3x22.3x(3.1x)14.0x22.3x
EV/FCF23.4x27.2x24.3x28.4x27.2x

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Carlsberg Margins & Growth Rates

Carlsberg grew revenue by 4% and EBITDA by 17% in the last fiscal year.

In the most recent fiscal year, Carlsberg reported gross margin of 45%, EBITDA margin of 19%, and net margin of 7%.

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Carlsberg Margins

Last FY202420252026202720282029
Gross Margin45%46%45%40%
EBITDA Margin19%20%19%21%
EBIT Margin14%14%14%16%
Net Margin7%12%7%9%
FCF Margin8%8%8%9%

Carlsberg Growth Rates

FY+1/FY23/2424/2525/2626/2727/2828/29
Revenue Growth4%2%14%4%
Gross Profit Growth(8%)5%13%(8%)
EBITDA Growth17%5%6%17%
EBIT Growth14%3%13%14%
Net Profit Growth46%(122%)(37%)46%
FCF Growth18%(15%)5%18%

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Carlsberg Operational KPIs

Carlsberg's revenue per employee in the last FY averaged $0.4M, while opex per employee averaged $0.1M for the same period.

Carlsberg's Rule of 40 is 25% (metric relevant for SaaS companies only, counted as combined revenue growth rate and EBITDA margin).

Carlsberg's Rule of X is 31% (created by Bessemer, Rule of X is another metric to measure SaaS companies, ~1.5x stronger vs. the traditional Rule of 40, counted as revenue growth rate multiplied by 2.5 plus EBITDA margin).

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Rule of 4024%25%---
Bessemer Rule of X30%31%---
Revenue per Employee-$0.4M---
Opex per Employee-$0.1M---
S&M Expenses to Revenue21%26%25%26%26%
G&A Expenses to Revenue6%6%6%6%6%
R&D Expenses to Revenue-0%0%0%0%
Opex to Revenue-31%30%32%31%

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Carlsberg Competitors

Carlsberg competitors include Pernod Ricard, Luzhou Laojiao, Constellation Brands, Xinghuacun Fenjiu, Heineken Holding, Asahi Group, Kirin Holdings, Brown-Forman, Eastroc Beverage and Backus.

Most Carlsberg public comparables operate across Alcohol.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Pernod Ricard$11B$2.9B3.1x3.0x11.3x10.0x
Luzhou Laojiao$3.9B$2.2B3.7x4.9x6.5x9.2x
Constellation Brands$9.1B$3.1B3.7x3.7x10.6x10.0x
Xinghuacun Fenjiu$5.8B$2.6B3.9x4.4x8.7x10.9x
Heineken Holding$32B$6.8B1.8x1.6x8.3x-
Asahi Group$18B$2.2B1.3x1.2x11.0x8.8x
Kirin Holdings$15B$1.6B1.3x1.3x13.3x9.3x
Brown-Forman$3.9B$1.1B3.9x3.9x14.5x13.2x

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Acquisitions by Carlsberg

Carlsberg has acquired 7 companies to date.

Last acquisition by Carlsberg was on October 5th 2026. Carlsberg acquired JI Pepsi-Cola Bottler for undisclosed valuation.

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Latest Acquisitions by Carlsberg

JI Pepsi-Cola Bottler
Iberia Refreshments
Britvic
Brick Brewing Company
Description
JI Pepsi-Cola Bottler is the PepsiCo bottling partner in Armenia. The company bottles, sells and distributes PepsiCo's soft-drink portfolio in the Armenian market, earning revenue from product sales to retailers and distributors. It was founded in 2011 and is owned by Revery, an investment company.
Iberia Refreshments is a beverage producer, bottler and distributor based in Georgia. The company operates as the PepsiCo bottling partner for the country under a franchise arrangement, producing and distributing Pepsi-branded soft drinks to retail and wholesale customers. It was founded in 2001 and is part of Revery Group, an international private investment group with interests in food and beverage businesses. Revenue comes mainly from the sale of bottled beverages through its distribution network. Its contact details point to an office in Tbilisi.
Britvic is a Hemel Hempstead-headquartered producer of soft drinks, bottling Pepsi Max, Robinsons fruit juices, and Tango across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company distributes Gatorade sports drinks and J2O juice drinks to retailers including Tesco and Sainsbury's. Britvic exports to 50 countries from facilities in Rugby and Belfast.
Brick Brewing Company is a craft brewery founded in 1984 in Waterloo, Ontario, producing beers under the Waterloo Brewing label. The company crafts a range of traditional and seasonal styles, distributing across Ontario and prioritizing quality ingredients without compromise in its brewing process.
HQ CountryArmeniaGeorgiaUnited KingdomCanada
HQ City
Yerevan
Tbilisi
Hemel Hempstead
Kitchener
Deal Date5 Oct 20265 Oct 20268 Jul 202414 Dec 2022
Valuationundisclosedundisclosed$5.2B$106M
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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Investments by Carlsberg

Carlsberg has invested in 1 company to date.

Latest investment by Carlsberg was on November 4th 2015. Carlsberg invested in CrowdIt in their $2M Seed round (EV/Revenue multiple available to Pro users).

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Latest Investments by Carlsberg

CrowdIt
Description
Crowdit is a nightlife discovery app promoting spontaneity and local exploration. Available on mobile, it reveals nearby events, deals at bars, pubs, and clubs while enabling businesses to connect directly with local customers for promotions.
HQ CountryUnited Kingdom
HQ City
London
Deal Date4 Nov 2015
RoundSeed
Raised$2M
InvestorsCarlsberg; First Eastern Investment Group
Valuationundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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About Carlsberg

When was Carlsberg founded?Carlsberg was founded in 1847.
Where is Carlsberg headquartered?Carlsberg is headquartered in Denmark.
How many employees does Carlsberg have?As of today, Carlsberg has over 37K employees.
Is Carlsberg publicly listed?Yes, Carlsberg is a public company listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen.
What is the stock symbol of Carlsberg?Carlsberg trades under CARL B ticker.
When did Carlsberg go public?Carlsberg went public in 1993.
Who are competitors of Carlsberg?Carlsberg main competitors include Pernod Ricard, Luzhou Laojiao, Constellation Brands, Xinghuacun Fenjiu, Heineken Holding, Asahi Group, Kirin Holdings, Brown-Forman, Eastroc Beverage, Backus.
What is the current market cap of Carlsberg?Carlsberg's current market cap is $20B.
What is the current revenue of Carlsberg?Carlsberg's last 12 months revenue is $14B.
What is the current revenue growth of Carlsberg?Carlsberg revenue growth (NTM/LTM) is 3%.
What is the current EV/Revenue multiple of Carlsberg?Current revenue multiple of Carlsberg is 2.0x.
What is the current EBITDA of Carlsberg?Carlsberg's last 12 months EBITDA is $2.9B.
What is Carlsberg's EBITDA margin?Carlsberg's last 12 months EBITDA margin is 21%.
What is the current EV/EBITDA multiple of Carlsberg?Current EBITDA multiple of Carlsberg is 9.5x.
What is the current FCF of Carlsberg?Carlsberg's last 12 months FCF is $1.2B.
What is Carlsberg's FCF margin?Carlsberg's last 12 months FCF margin is 9%.
What is the current EV/FCF multiple of Carlsberg?Current FCF multiple of Carlsberg is 23.4x.
How many companies Carlsberg has acquired to date?As of November 2026, Carlsberg has acquired 7 companies.
What was the largest acquisition by Carlsberg?$5.2B acquisition of Britvic on 8th July 2024 was the largest M&A Carlsberg has done to date.
In how many companies Carlsberg has invested to date?As of November 2026, Carlsberg has invested in 1 company.
What was the last Carlsberg investment?On 4th November 2015 Carlsberg invested in CrowdIt, participating in a $2M Seed round, alongside First Eastern Investment Group.
In what companies Carlsberg invested in?Carlsberg invested in CrowdIt.

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