National Breweries (LUS:NATB) WACC %:0% (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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LUS:NATB National Breweries PLC LUS:NATB
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What is National Breweries WACC %?

National Breweries LUS:NATB 17 WACC % is 0% as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates LUS:NATB with a GF Score™ of 17/100. Among 213 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, National Breweries ranks worse than 469483.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), National Breweries's weighted average cost of capital is 0%%. National Breweries's ROIC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). National Breweries earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.

*Note: The beta of this company cannot be obtained because it has a price history shorter than 3 years. It will thus be set to 1 as default to calculate WACC.

For a comprehensive WACC calculation, please access the WACC Calculator.


National Breweries  (LUS:NATB) WACC % Explanation

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher ROIC % 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, National Breweries's weighted average cost of capital is 0%%. National Breweries's ROIC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). National Breweries earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.

*Note: The beta of this company cannot be obtained because it has a price history shorter than 3 years. It will thus be set to 1 as default to calculate WACC.


Be Aware

1. GuruFocus uses book value of debt (D) to do the calculation. It is simplified by adding latest one-year annual average Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation together.
For companies that report quarterly, GuruFocus combines all of the most recent year's quarterly debt data from the beginning of the year to the year-end and calculates the average.
For companies that report semi-annually, GuruFocus combines all of the most recent year's semi-annual debt data from the start of the year to the year-end and calculates the average.
For companies that report annually, GuruFocus combines the beginning and ending annual debt data from the most recent year and then calculates the average.

2. The WACC formula discussed above does not include Preferred Stock. Please adjust if preferred stock is considered.

3. (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return) is also called market premium. GuruFocus requires market premium to be 6%.

4. GuruFocus uses the latest annual Interest Expense divided by the latest one-year annual average debt to get the simplified cost of debt.


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National Breweries WACC % Historical Data

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LUS:NATB vs : WACC % Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, National Breweries's WACC %, along with its competitors' market caps and WACC % 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.


National Breweries WACC % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, National Breweries's WACC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Breweries's WACC % falls into.


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National Breweries WACC % Calculation

The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the rate that a company is expected to pay on average to all its security holders to finance its assets. The WACC is commonly referred to as the firm's cost of capital. Generally speaking, a company's assets are financed by debt and equity. WACC is the average of the costs of these sources of financing, each of which is weighted by its respective use in the given situation. By taking a weighted average, we can see how much interest the company has to pay for every dollar it finances.

WACC=E/(E + D)*Cost of Equity+D/(E + D)*Cost of Debt*(1 - Tax Rate)

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about WACC % →
What does a WACC % of 0% mean?
National Breweries (LUS:NATB) has a WACC % of 0% as of Jul. 18, 2026. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the average rate a company pays to finance assets. View historical data on National Breweries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Breweries ranks #999999 out of 213 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Is National Breweries' WACC % too high?
National Breweries' current WACC % is 0%. Based on the distribution chart, National Breweries ranks #999999 out of 213 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Breweries has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Breweries' WACC % compare to ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, National Breweries ranks #999999 out of 213 companies for WACC %. This places National Breweries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median WACC % is 8.01. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good WACC % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median WACC % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 8.01, based on 213 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a WACC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, WACC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high WACC % mean?
A high WACC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the average rate a company pays to finance assets. View historical data on National Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median WACC % is 8.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Breweries's current WACC % is 0%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Breweries stock overvalued right now?
National Breweries (LUS:NATB) has a current WACC % of 0%. The current WACC % is 0%. National Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 17/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is WACC % calculated?
WACC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Breweries (LUS:NATB), the current WACC % is 0% as of Jul. 18, 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.

National Breweries Business Description

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Address Sheki Sheki Road, Plot No. 1609/10, P O Box 35135, Lusaka, ZMB
National Breweries PLC is a Zambian beverage producer, engaged in the production and sale of beer, lager, and other alcoholic beverages. The company markets its products under the Chibuku brand, offering a diverse range of beverages including Chibuku Shake Shake, Chibuku Super, and Chibuku Super Extra Malt, among others.
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