Carlsberg Group (CARL-B) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What CARL-B does

Carlsberg Group (CARL-B) produces and markets beer, soft drinks, and other beverage products across Western Europe, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, India, and internationally. Founded in 1847 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, the company operates in the Beverages - Brewers industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. Its shares trade on Nasdaq Copenhagen and are part of the OMXC25 index. As a large, established brewer, Carlsberg Group sits alongside other consumer staples names that investors sometimes compare it with, such as Royal Unibrew (RBREW) or Coca-Cola HBC (CCH).

Key numbers explained

• Price is currently 859.4 DKK, down 1.35% today and ranging from 737.4 to 1,015 over the last 52 weeks, a period in which the stock gained 16.4%.
• The P/E ratio (trailing) is 17.8, which compares the current share price to earnings per share of 48.21 DKK; the forward P/E ratio of 12.4 is based on expected earnings and is typically read as a measure of how much investors pay for each unit of anticipated profit.
• The dividend yield is 3.37%, meaning dividends represent about 3.37% of the share price; with 60% of earnings paid out as dividends, Carlsberg Group returns a substantial share of profits to shareholders. The next ex-dividend date is Mar 17, 2026.
• With a beta of 0.66, the stock historically moves less than the broader market, a trait often associated with defensive companies.
• Revenue for the trailing 12 months totals 90.29B DKK, growing 2.6% year over year, while a profit margin of 7.1% and an operating margin of 14.6% indicate how much of each revenue euro becomes profit or operating income.
• Return on equity is 20.4%, showing how effectively the company generates profit from shareholders' capital.
• A debt-to-equity ratio of 134.2% and a price-to-book ratio of 3.99 give a sense of leverage and how the market values the company relative to its book value.

What to watch

For a stock like Carlsberg Group, several general factors tend to matter. Input costs such as grains, packaging, and energy affect brewers' margins. Currency moves are relevant because the company operates across many markets. Changes in consumer drinking habits, local regulations on alcohol, and competitive pressure from other beverage producers can all influence results. Earnings updates, including the next report on Aug 19, 2026, often shift short-term sentiment.