ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. East African Breweries's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 27.29%.
As of today (2026-07-01), East African Breweries's WACC % is 9.83%. East African Breweries's ROC % is 20.89% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
East African Breweries generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
East African Breweries (NAI:EABL) ROC % Explanation
ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, East African Breweries's WACC % is 9.83%. East African Breweries's ROC % is 20.89% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
East African Breweries generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
* 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.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 ROC % of 27.29% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on East African Breweries and its competitors.
Is East African Breweries' ROC % too high?
East African Breweries' current ROC % is 27.29%. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median ROC % is 4.70. East African Breweries' value of 27.29% is 480.6% above this industry median. 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' ROC % compare to BUD and STZ?
East African Breweries' ROC % of 27.29% can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.70. East African Breweries' value of 27.29% is 480.6% 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 ROC % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median ROC % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 4.70, based on 211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. East African Breweries's current ROC % of 27.29% is 480.6% 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 ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on East African Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median ROC % is 4.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East African Breweries's current ROC % is 27.29%. 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 KES319.51, compared to a current price of KES269.00 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 27.29% and 480.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 4.70. 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 ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For East African Breweries (NAI:EABL), the current ROC % is 27.29% 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 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of KES319.51.
GuruFocus considers East African Breweries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:EABL:
ROC %: 27.29%
GF Value™: KES319.51 vs. price of KES269.00 (15.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 480.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median
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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