East African BreweriesNAI:EABL +2.09%86 FCF Margin % is 18.51% as of Dec. 2025, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 11.66. GuruFocus rates NAI:EABL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of KES317.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, East African Breweries ranks better than 82.3% on this metric.
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NAI:EABL vs BUD, STZ, TAP: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, East African Breweries's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, East African Breweries's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East African Breweries's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 18.51% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on East African Breweries and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 11.66. According to the industry distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #37 out of 209 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is East African Breweries' FCF Margin % too high?
East African Breweries' current FCF Margin % of 18.51% is 59% above median its 10-year median of 11.66. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median FCF Margin % is 4.86. East African Breweries' value of 18.51% is 280.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #37 out of 209 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 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East African Breweries' FCF Margin % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #37 out of 209 companies for FCF Margin %. This places East African Breweries in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.86. East African Breweries' value of 18.51% is 280.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.66 vs. the industry median of 4.86, 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 FCF Margin % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median FCF Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 4.86, based on 209 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. East African Breweries's current FCF Margin % of 18.51% is 280.9% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on East African Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East African Breweries's current FCF Margin % is 18.51%, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 11.66. 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 KES317.56, compared to a current price of KES269.00 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 18.51%, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 11.66 and 280.9% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 4.86. East African Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For East African Breweries (NAI:EABL), the current FCF Margin % is 18.51% 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 KES269.00 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of KES317.56.
GuruFocus considers East African Breweries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:EABL:
FCF Margin %: 18.51% (59% above median its 10-year median of 11.66)
GF Value™: KES317.56 vs. price of KES269.00 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 280.9% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#37 of 209)
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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