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East African BreweriesNAI:EABL +0.65%87 Days Inventory is 65.68 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 76.39. GuruFocus rates NAI:EABL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of KES320.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 202 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, East African Breweries ranks better than 77.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for East African Breweries's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:EABL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 62.65 Med: 76.39 Max: 106.88
Current: 71
During the past 13 years, East African Breweries's highest Days Inventory was 106.88. The lowest was 62.65. And the median was 76.39.
NAI:EABL's Days Inventory is ranked better than 77.72% of 202
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 158.48
vs NAI:EABL: 71.00
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
East African Breweries's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.78.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
East African Breweries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.21.
East African Breweries (NAI:EABL) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
East African Breweries's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
East African Breweries's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
East African Breweries Days Inventory Related Terms
East African Breweries Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for East African Breweries's Days Inventory 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.
NAI:EABL vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, East African Breweries's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, East African Breweries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East African Breweries's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 65.68 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on East African Breweries and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 76.39. Over the past decade, East African Breweries' Days Inventory has ranged from 62.65 to 106.88. According to the industry distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #45 out of 202 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is East African Breweries' Days Inventory too high?
East African Breweries' current Days Inventory of 65.68 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 76.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.65 to a high of 106.88. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Days Inventory is 158.48. East African Breweries' value of 65.68 is 58.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #45 out of 202 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Days Inventory compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #45 out of 202 companies for Days Inventory. This places East African Breweries in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 158.48. East African Breweries' value of 65.68 is 58.6% below this benchmark. Historically, East African Breweries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 62.65 to 106.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 76.39 vs. the industry median of 158.48, 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 Days Inventory for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Days Inventory among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 158.48, based on 202 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. East African Breweries's current Days Inventory of 65.68 is 58.6% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on East African Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Days Inventory is 158.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East African Breweries's current Days Inventory is 65.68, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 76.39. 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 KES320.77, compared to a current price of KES270.75 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 65.68, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 76.39 and 58.6% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 158.48. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For East African Breweries (NAI:EABL), the current Days Inventory is 65.68 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 KES270.75 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of KES320.77.
GuruFocus considers East African Breweries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:EABL:
Days Inventory: 65.68 (14% below median its 10-year median of 76.39)
GF Value™: KES320.77 vs. price of KES270.75 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.6% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#45 of 202)
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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