United BreweriesNSE:UBL -0.15%74 Quick Ratio is 0.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates NSE:UBL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,161.88 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 214 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, United Breweries ranks worse than 57.01% on this metric.
United Breweries has a quick ratio of 0.81. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Breweries's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:UBL'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 1 Max: 1.24
Current: 0.81
During the past 13 years, United Breweries's highest Quick Ratio was 1.24. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 1.00.
NSE:UBL's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 57.01% of 214
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.905
vs NSE:UBL: 0.81
United Breweries (NSE:UBL) 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.
United Breweries Quick Ratio Related Terms
United Breweries Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Breweries's Quick Ratio 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.
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, United 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.
United Breweries Quick Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Breweries's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United 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.
United Breweries's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
United Breweries (NSE:UBL) has a Quick Ratio of 0.81 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on United Breweries and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, United Breweries' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 1.24. According to the industry distribution chart, United Breweries ranks #122 out of 214 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is United Breweries' Quick Ratio too high?
United Breweries' current Quick Ratio of 0.81 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 1.24. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Quick Ratio is 0.91. United Breweries' value of 0.81 is 10.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Breweries ranks #122 out of 214 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Breweries has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Breweries' Quick Ratio compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, United Breweries ranks #122 out of 214 companies for Quick Ratio. This places United Breweries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.91. United Breweries' value of 0.81 is 10.5% below this benchmark. Historically, United Breweries' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 1.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 0.91, United 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 214 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. United Breweries's current Quick Ratio of 0.81 is 10.5% 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 United 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. United Breweries's current Quick Ratio is 0.81, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries (NSE:UBL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,161.88, compared to a current price of ₹1,357.20 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.81, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 10.5% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.91. United Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 United Breweries (NSE:UBL), the current Quick Ratio is 0.81 as of Mar. 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 United Breweries (NSE:UBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,357.20 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,161.88.
GuruFocus considers United Breweries to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:UBL:
Quick Ratio: 0.81 (19% below median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: ₹2,161.88 vs. price of ₹1,357.20 (37.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.5% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#122 of 214)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:UBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Breweries Ltd brews and sells beer and flavored malt beverages in India. The company has dozens of production facilities in India, and it licenses its brands to be manufactured in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The company's flagship brand is Kingfisher, which is prominent in India and is sold in dozens of countries around the world. It has two segments Beer and Non-alcoholic beverages. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Beer segment. The company's other brands include Bullet, Cannon 10000, Kalyani, UB Export, Zingaro, London Pilsner, and Heineken among others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from its business in India and the rest from other regions.
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