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British American Tobacco Kenya has a quick ratio of 1.71. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for British American Tobacco Kenya's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:BAT'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 1.14 Max: 1.71
Current: 1.71
During the past 7 years, British American Tobacco Kenya's highest Quick Ratio was 1.71. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.14.
NAI:BAT's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 77.55% of 49
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 0.93
vs NAI:BAT: 1.71
British American Tobacco Kenya (NAI:BAT) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
British American Tobacco Kenya Quick Ratio Related Terms
British American Tobacco Kenya Quick Ratio 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.
For the Tobacco subindustry, British American Tobacco Kenya's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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.
British American Tobacco Kenya Quick Ratio vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, British American Tobacco Kenya's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where British American Tobacco Kenya's Quick Ratio falls into.
British American Tobacco Kenya Quick Ratio Calculation
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
* 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.
British American Tobacco Kenya (NAI:BAT) has a Quick Ratio of 1.71 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on British American Tobacco Kenya and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 1.14. Over the past decade, British American Tobacco Kenya's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.71. According to the industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco Kenya ranks #11 out of 49 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is British American Tobacco Kenya's Quick Ratio too high?
British American Tobacco Kenya's current Quick Ratio of 1.71 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 1.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.71. The Tobacco Products industry median Quick Ratio is 0.93. British American Tobacco Kenya's value of 1.71 is 83.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, British American Tobacco Kenya ranks #11 out of 49 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, British American Tobacco Kenya has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British American Tobacco Kenya's Quick Ratio compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco Kenya ranks #11 out of 49 companies for Quick Ratio. This places British American Tobacco Kenya in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.93. British American Tobacco Kenya's value of 1.71 is 83.9% above this benchmark. Historically, British American Tobacco Kenya's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.14 vs. the industry median of 0.93, British American Tobacco Kenya 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 Quick Ratio for a Tobacco Products company?
The median Quick Ratio among Tobacco Products companies is 0.93, based on 49 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. British American Tobacco Kenya's current Quick Ratio of 1.71 is 83.9% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on British American Tobacco Kenya and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. British American Tobacco Kenya's current Quick Ratio is 1.71, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British American Tobacco Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco Kenya (NAI:BAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES355.31, compared to a current price of KES579.00 — trading 63% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.71, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 1.14 and 83.9% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 0.93. British American Tobacco Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For British American Tobacco Kenya (NAI:BAT), the current Quick Ratio is 1.71 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 British American Tobacco Kenya (NAI:BAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco Kenya stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES579.00 is trading 63% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES355.31.
GuruFocus considers British American Tobacco Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:BAT:
Quick Ratio: 1.71 (50% above median its 10-year median of 1.14)
GF Value™: KES355.31 vs. price of KES579.00 (63% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.9% above the Tobacco Products median (#11 of 49)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:BAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
British American Tobacco Kenya Business Description
British American Tobacco Kenya PLC multi-category consumer goods business that operates internationally. The business activities of the company involves activities ranging from the growing of tobacco leaf to the distribution and sale of finished tobacco products and nicotine products without tobacco. The product portfolio of the company comprises a range of high-quality and creative products, including cigarettes (combustible products), cut-rug tobacco (unprocessed tobacco), and potentially reduced-risk category of tobacco-free oral nicotine products.
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