East African BreweriesNAI:EABL +0.66%86 Quick Ratio is 0.83 as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates NAI:EABL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of KES319.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, East African Breweries ranks worse than 55.87% on this metric.
East African Breweries has a quick ratio of 0.83. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for East African Breweries's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:EABL'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 0.67 Max: 1.02
Current: 0.83
During the past 13 years, East African Breweries's highest Quick Ratio was 1.02. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.67.
NAI:EABL's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 55.87% of 213
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.91
vs NAI:EABL: 0.83
East African Breweries (NAI:EABL) 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.
East African Breweries Quick Ratio Related Terms
East African Breweries 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 Beverages - Brewers subindustry, East African Breweries'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.
East African Breweries Quick Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, East African Breweries's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East African Breweries's Quick Ratio falls into.
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.
East African Breweries's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio of 0.83 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on East African Breweries and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, East African Breweries' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 1.02. According to the industry distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #119 out of 213 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is East African Breweries' Quick Ratio too high?
East African Breweries' current Quick Ratio of 0.83 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 1.02. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Quick Ratio is 0.91. East African Breweries' value of 0.83 is 8.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #119 out of 213 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below 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' Quick Ratio compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #119 out of 213 companies for Quick Ratio. This places East African Breweries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.91. East African Breweries' value of 0.83 is 8.8% below this benchmark. Historically, East African Breweries' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 1.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 0.91, East African Breweries has consistently been below 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Quick Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.91, based on 213 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. East African Breweries's current Quick Ratio of 0.83 is 8.8% below 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 East African Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East African Breweries's current Quick Ratio is 0.83, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 0.67. 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 KES319.94, compared to a current price of KES267.50 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.83, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 8.8% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.91. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For East African Breweries (NAI:EABL), the current Quick Ratio is 0.83 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 KES267.50 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of KES319.94.
GuruFocus considers East African Breweries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:EABL:
Quick Ratio: 0.83 (24% above median its 10-year median of 0.67)
GF Value™: KES319.94 vs. price of KES267.50 (16.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.8% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#119 of 213)
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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