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East African BreweriesNAI:EABL +2.45%87 Days Payable is 118.45 as of Dec. 2025, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 61.69. GuruFocus rates NAI:EABL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of KES320.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 200 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, East African Breweries ranks better than 71.5% on this metric.
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NAI:EABL vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Days Payable Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, East African Breweries's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Payable vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, East African Breweries's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East African Breweries's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
East African Breweries's Days Payable 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 Days Payable of 118.45 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on East African Breweries and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 61.69. Over the past decade, East African Breweries' Days Payable has ranged from 45.23 to 152.52. According to the industry distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #57 out of 200 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is East African Breweries' Days Payable too high?
East African Breweries' current Days Payable of 118.45 is 92% above median its 10-year median of 61.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.23 to a high of 152.52. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Days Payable is 82.04. East African Breweries' value of 118.45 is 44.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #57 out of 200 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above 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' Days Payable compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #57 out of 200 companies for Days Payable. This puts East African Breweries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 82.04. East African Breweries' value of 118.45 is 44.4% above this benchmark. Historically, East African Breweries' own Days Payable has ranged from 45.23 to 152.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.69 vs. the industry median of 82.04, East African Breweries has consistently been above 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 Payable for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Days Payable among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 82.04, based on 200 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. East African Breweries's current Days Payable of 118.45 is 44.4% above 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on East African Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Days Payable is 82.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East African Breweries's current Days Payable is 118.45, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 61.69. 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 Days Payable is 118.45, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 61.69 and 44.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 82.04. 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 Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For East African Breweries (NAI:EABL), the current Days Payable is 118.45 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:
Days Payable: 118.45 (92% above median its 10-year median of 61.69)
GF Value™: KES320.48 vs. price of KES272.25 (15% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#57 of 200)
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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