Ambev SANYSE: ABEV

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The possibility of a decline in the U.S. dollar and the importance of diversifying portfolios make Ambev S.A. a compelling foreign investment option. Ambev is currently trading at its lowest valuation since the 2009 recession, offering a strong dividend payout of 6.5%, which is five times higher than the S&P 500 rate. With a stable business model, high profit margins, low debt levels, and undervaluation, including 10% in free cash flow generation, Ambev presents an attractive buying opportunity.

Ambev's valuation is strongly tied to the strength of the Brazilian Real. Ambev is a wide-moat company in the markets it operates in, with strong profitability and a solid balance sheet. Ambev's valuation is attractive assuming no significant deterioration of the Brazilin real in the near future despite the economical turmoil in Latin America.

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