United BreweriesNSE:UBL -0.90%81 Current Ratio is 1.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates NSE:UBL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,164.01 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 214 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, United Breweries ranks worse than 69.16% 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. United Breweries's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.24.
United Breweries has a current ratio of 1.24. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Breweries's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:UBL'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24 Med: 1.48 Max: 1.71
Current: 1.24
During the past 13 years, United Breweries's highest Current Ratio was 1.71. The lowest was 1.24. And the median was 1.48.
NSE:UBL's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 69.16% of 214
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.795
vs NSE:UBL: 1.24
United Breweries (NSE:UBL) 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.
United Breweries Current Ratio Related Terms
United Breweries Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Breweries's Current Ratio 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.
NSE:UBL vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, United 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.
United Breweries Current Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Breweries's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United 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.
United Breweries (NSE:UBL) has a Current Ratio of 1.24 as of Mar. 2026. This is 16% below median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, United Breweries' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 1.71. According to the industry distribution chart, United Breweries ranks #148 out of 214 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is United Breweries' Current Ratio too high?
United Breweries' current Current Ratio of 1.24 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 1.71. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Current Ratio is 1.80. United Breweries' value of 1.24 is 30.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Breweries ranks #148 out of 214 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Breweries has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Breweries' Current Ratio compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, United Breweries ranks #148 out of 214 companies for Current Ratio. This places United Breweries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.80. United Breweries' value of 1.24 is 30.9% below this benchmark. Historically, United Breweries' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 1.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 1.80, United 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 214 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. United Breweries's current Current Ratio of 1.24 is 30.9% 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. United Breweries's current Current Ratio is 1.24, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries (NSE:UBL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,164.01, compared to a current price of ₹1,345.00 — trading 37.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.24, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 30.9% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 1.80. United Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 United Breweries (NSE:UBL), the current Current Ratio is 1.24 as of Mar. 2026. 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 United Breweries (NSE:UBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,345.00 is trading 37.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,164.01.
GuruFocus considers United Breweries to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:UBL:
Current Ratio: 1.24 (16% below median its 10-year median of 1.48)
GF Value™: ₹2,164.01 vs. price of ₹1,345.00 (37.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.9% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#148 of 214)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:UBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Breweries Ltd brews and sells beer and flavored malt beverages in India. The company has dozens of production facilities in India, and it licenses its brands to be manufactured in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The company's flagship brand is Kingfisher, which is prominent in India and is sold in dozens of countries around the world. It has two segments Beer and Non-alcoholic beverages. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Beer segment. The company's other brands include Bullet, Cannon 10000, Kalyani, UB Export, Zingaro, London Pilsner, and Heineken among others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from its business in India and the rest from other regions.
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