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East African Breweries's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 38.3.
East African Breweries's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 65.68.
East African Breweries's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 118.45.
Therefore, East African Breweries's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was -14.47.
East African Breweries (NAI:EABL) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
East African Breweries Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
East African Breweries Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for East African Breweries's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
East African Breweries Cash Conversion Cycle Chart
NAI:EABL vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, East African Breweries's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
East African Breweries Cash Conversion Cycle vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, East African Breweries's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East African Breweries's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
East African Breweries Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
East African Breweries's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
East African Breweries (NAI:EABL) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -14.47 as of Dec. 2025. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on East African Breweries and its competitors.
Is East African Breweries' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
East African Breweries' current Cash Conversion Cycle is -14.47. Overall, East African Breweries has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East African Breweries' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to BUD and STZ?
East African Breweries' Cash Conversion Cycle of -14.47 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 146.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 146.50, based on 210 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on East African Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 146.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East African Breweries's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -14.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East African Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East African Breweries (NAI:EABL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES320.48, compared to a current price of KES272.25 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -14.47. East African Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For East African Breweries (NAI:EABL), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -14.47 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is East African Breweries (NAI:EABL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East African Breweries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KES272.25 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of KES320.48.
GuruFocus considers East African Breweries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:EABL:
Cash Conversion Cycle: -14.47
GF Value™: KES320.48 vs. price of KES272.25 (15% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:EABL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
East African Breweries PLC is a branded alcohol beverage company. The firm and its subsidiaries are involved in the marketing, production, and distribution of a collection of brands that range from beer, spirits, and adult non-alcoholic drinks. The company has invested in breweries, distilleries, support industries, and a distribution network across the region. The firm derives its revenue mainly from brewing, marketing, and selling of drinks, malt, and barley. Its geographical segments include Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from Kenya.
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