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Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, East African Breweries's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 3.23%.
East African Breweries (NAI:EABL) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
East African Breweries Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
East African Breweries Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for East African Breweries's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
East African Breweries Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
NAI:EABL vs STZ, TAP: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, East African Breweries's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, East African Breweries's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East African Breweries's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 3.23% mean?
East African Breweries (NAI:EABL) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 3.23% as of Aug. 06, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on East African Breweries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #44 out of 197 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is East African Breweries' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
East African Breweries' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.23%. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.02. East African Breweries' value of 3.23% is 16050% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #44 out of 197 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' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #44 out of 197 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places East African Breweries in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.02. East African Breweries' value of 3.23% is 16050% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.02, based on 197 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Debt Paydown Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. East African Breweries's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 3.23% is 16050% 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on East African Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East African Breweries's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.23%. 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 KES321.34, compared to a current price of KES286.00 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.23% and 16050% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.02. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For East African Breweries (NAI:EABL), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 3.23% as of Aug. 06, 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 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 KES286.00 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of KES321.34.
GuruFocus considers East African Breweries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:EABL:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 3.23%
GF Value™: KES321.34 vs. price of KES286.00 (11% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16050% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#44 of 197)
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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