East African BreweriesNAI:EABL +2.09%86 Net Margin % is 14.79% as of Dec. 2025, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 8.37. 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 211 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, East African Breweries ranks better than 67.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for East African Breweries's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:EABL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.07 Med: 8.37 Max: 15
Current: 9.18
NAI:EABL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 67.3% of 211
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 4.65
vs NAI:EABL: 9.18
East African Breweries (NAI:EABL) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
East African Breweries Net Margin % Related Terms
East African Breweries Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, East African Breweries's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, East African Breweries's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East African Breweries's Net 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 Net Margin % of 14.79% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on East African Breweries and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 8.37. Over the past decade, East African Breweries' Net Margin % has ranged from 5.07 to 15.00. According to the industry distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #69 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is East African Breweries' Net Margin % too high?
East African Breweries' current Net Margin % of 14.79% is 77% above median its 10-year median of 8.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.07 to a high of 15.00. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Net Margin % is 4.65. East African Breweries' value of 14.79% is 218.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #69 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Net Margin % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #69 out of 211 companies for Net Margin %. This puts East African Breweries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.65. East African Breweries' value of 14.79% is 218.1% above this benchmark. Historically, East African Breweries' own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.07 to 15.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.37 vs. the industry median of 4.65, 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 Net Margin % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Net Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 4.65, based on 211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. East African Breweries's current Net Margin % of 14.79% is 218.1% 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 Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on East African Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East African Breweries's current Net Margin % is 14.79%, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 8.37. 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 Net Margin % is 14.79%, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 8.37 and 218.1% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 4.65. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For East African Breweries (NAI:EABL), the current Net Margin % is 14.79% 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:
Net Margin %: 14.79% (77% above median its 10-year median of 8.37)
GF Value™: KES317.56 vs. price of KES269.00 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 218.1% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#69 of 211)
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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