East African BreweriesNAI:EABL +0.09%87 Current Ratio is 1.13 as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates NAI:EABL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of KES320.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, East African Breweries ranks worse than 73.71% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. East African Breweries's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.13.
East African Breweries has a current ratio of 1.13. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for East African Breweries's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:EABL'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77 Med: 0.91 Max: 1.15
Current: 1.13
During the past 13 years, East African Breweries's highest Current Ratio was 1.15. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 0.91.
NAI:EABL's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 73.71% of 213
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.8
vs NAI:EABL: 1.13
East African Breweries (NAI:EABL) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
East African Breweries Current Ratio Related Terms
East African Breweries Current Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
NAI:EABL vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, East African Breweries's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, East African Breweries's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East African Breweries's Current Ratio falls into.
* 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 Current Ratio of 1.13 as of Dec. 2025. This is 24% above median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, East African Breweries' Current Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 1.15. According to the industry distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #157 out of 213 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is East African Breweries' Current Ratio too high?
East African Breweries' current Current Ratio of 1.13 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 1.15. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Current Ratio is 1.80. East African Breweries' value of 1.13 is 37.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #157 out of 213 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Current Ratio compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #157 out of 213 companies for Current Ratio. This places East African Breweries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.80. East African Breweries' value of 1.13 is 37.2% below this benchmark. Historically, East African Breweries' own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 1.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 1.80, East African Breweries has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Current Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 1.80, based on 213 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. East African Breweries's current Current Ratio of 1.13 is 37.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East African Breweries's current Current Ratio is 1.13, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 0.91. 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 KES320.12, compared to a current price of KES265.00 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.13, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 37.2% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 1.80. 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 Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For East African Breweries (NAI:EABL), the current Current Ratio is 1.13 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 KES265.00 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of KES320.12.
GuruFocus considers East African Breweries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:EABL:
Current Ratio: 1.13 (24% above median its 10-year median of 0.91)
GF Value™: KES320.12 vs. price of KES265.00 (17.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.2% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#157 of 213)
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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