Carlsberg A/S/DKr CARL B
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About Carlsberg A/S
Carlsberg A/S is a global brewing company based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is known for producing a wide range of beer brands, including its flagship Carlsberg beer, as well as Tuborg and Kronenbourg. Founded in 1847, the company has expanded its operations worldwide, with a significant presence in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and Asia. Carlsberg operates through various segments, including beer, soft drinks, and bottled water. The company emphasizes sustainability and innovation in its brewing processes, which contributes to its competitive strength in the beverage industry. Its strategic position is bolstered by a diverse portfolio and strong brand recognition across different international markets.
- Ticker
- DKr CARL B
- Sector
- Consumer Essentials
- Primary listing
- CSE
- Employees
- 36,527
- Headquarters
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Website
- www.carlsberggroup.com
Carlsberg A/S Metrics
BasicAdvanced
kr 118B
17.64
kr 48.19
0.67
kr 29.00
3.41%
Price and volume
Market cap
kr 118B
Beta
0.67
52-week high
kr 1,015.00
52-week low
kr 737.40
Average daily volume
209K
Dividend rate
kr 29.00
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.658
Quick ratio
0.513
Long term debt to equity
114.16
Total debt to equity
134.191
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
60.11%
Interest coverage (TTM)
5.62%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
18,406
Gross margin (TTM)
44.99%
Net profit margin (TTM)
7.08%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.85%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
22.95%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
kr 2,470,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.26%
Return on equity (TTM)
20.44%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
17.641
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.245
Price to book
4.16
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-2.13
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
14.993
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.67%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
56.705
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.41%
Forward dividend yield
3.41%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
10.03%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-26.91%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.54%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.47%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-4.75%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
11.14%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
2.41%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
12.41%
Bulls say / Bears say
Carlsberg raised its 2026 organic operating-profit outlook to 4–6% from 2–6% and expects to realise approximately half of its targeted £110 million Britvic synergies during 2026, ahead of its prior plan. (Reuters)
H1 showed improving earnings quality: organic operating profit rose 5.9%, operating margin expanded by 30 basis points, free operating cash flow increased to DKK 3.694 billion, and net debt/EBITDA declined to 3.0x. (Carlsberg H1 2026 Financial Statement)
The expanded PepsiCo bottling agreement will make Carlsberg the partner in Denmark, Finland and the Baltic states from January 2029, broadening its non-alcoholic beverage platform and adding a long-term distribution growth opportunity. (Reuters)
Carlsberg missed analysts’ first-half 2026 estimates for operating profit, revenue and volumes, while weak Chinese demand and severe weather pressured performance; shares fell as much as 4% after the release. (Reuters)
The recovery remains uneven geographically: H1 organic volume growth was only 1.7%, with Asia flat and Western Europe up just 0.1%, leaving growth heavily reliant on Central & Eastern Europe and India. (Carlsberg H1 2026 Financial Statement)
Leverage remains elevated following the Britvic acquisition: net debt/EBITDA was 3.0x at H1, still above Carlsberg’s 2.5x target, leaving the equity exposed to execution risk, financing costs and slower-than-expected deleveraging. (Carlsberg H1 2026 Financial Statement)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 11 Sept 2026.
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Funds containing Carlsberg A/S
AllEURGBPUSD
Fund name | Fund size | DKr CARL B weighting |
|---|---|---|
iShares STOXX Europe 600 Food & Beverage€EXH3 | €318M | 2.47% |
iShares STOXX Europe Mid 200€EXSD | €610M | 0.67% |
iShares MSCI Europe ESG Enhanced€EMNU | €5B | 0.22% |
iShares MSCI Europe ESG Enhanced£EEUD | £4.3B | 0.22% |
iShares MSCI Europe ex-UK€IEUX | €1.5B | 0.13% |
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