United Breweries

United Breweries

Beverages - Brewers · UBL
Large CapConsumer DefensiveMature Stable
Vivek Gupta
Vivek Gupta
Managing Director and CEO · Pragmatic
Company DNA
Pace — Speed of executionPaceInnovation — Disruption appetiteInnovCulture — Organizational valuesCultrEfficiency — Operational focusEfficPurpose — Profit vs mission balancePurpsBrand — Market perceptionBrand
Hierarchical
About
United Breweries is a Large Cap company in the Consumer Defensive sector, listed on NSE as UBL. With a market cap of ₹45K Cr and revenue of ₹9K Cr, it is currently in the Mature Stable phase. Known for its Hierarchical culture and Fast-Follower approach to innovation, the company operates at a Steady-Marathon pace. Typical manufacturing setup with significant promoter influence emphasizing long-standing organizational hierarchy. Its strategic mandate: Requires geographical and segment-based expansion to capture increasing infrastructure spending.
FAQ
What kind of company is United Breweries?
United Breweries is a Large Cap Consumer Defensive company (UBL) in the Mature Stable phase with a market cap of ₹45K Cr. It is classified as Hierarchical in culture.
What is United Breweries's culture and work environment like?
United Breweries has a Hierarchical culture with Fast-Follower innovation DNA and a Steady-Marathon pace of execution. Employee brand: Steady Employer. Customer relationship style: Mass-Consumer. Typical manufacturing setup with significant promoter influence emphasizing long-standing organizational hierarchy.
Who leads United Breweries?
United Breweries is led by Vivek Gupta (Managing Director and CEO), a Pragmatic leader with 26 years of experience.
What are United Breweries's financials?
United Breweries reported revenue of ₹9K Cr in FY25 with a 5-year revenue CAGR of 15.3%. Operating margin: 7.1%. Market cap: ₹45K Cr.

Culture & Strategy

CultureHierarchical
InnovationFast-Follower
PaceSteady-Marathon
PurposeProfit-Pure
CustomerMass-Consumer
EmployeeSteady Employer
BrandAspirational
LifecycleMature Stable
Typical manufacturing setup with significant promoter influence emphasizing long-standing organizational hierarchy.
Mandate
Requires geographical and segment-based expansion to capture increasing infrastructure spending.

Financials

Revenue FY25₹9K Cr
PAT FY25₹442 Cr
Rev CAGR 5Y15.3%
OPM7.1%
NPM5.1%
ROE10.1%
ROCE13.7%
P/E106.4
Fwd P/E60.7
P/B2.3
D/E17.9
Mkt Cap₹45K Cr
Promoter72.8%
Institutional20.6%