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East African BreweriesNAI:EABL -0.27%87 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.40 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 3.53. GuruFocus rates NAI:EABL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of KES324.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 145 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, East African Breweries ranks worse than 63.45% on this metric.
East African Breweries's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for East African Breweries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:EABL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.42 Med: 3.53 Max: 10.53
Current: 3.4
During the past 13 years, East African Breweries's highest Yield on Cost was 10.53. The lowest was 1.42. And the median was 3.53.
NAI:EABL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 63.45% of 145
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 4.34
vs NAI:EABL: 3.40
East African Breweries (NAI:EABL) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
East African Breweries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NAI:EABL vs STZ, TAP: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, East African Breweries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, East African Breweries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East African Breweries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
East African Breweries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
East African Breweries (NAI:EABL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.40 as of Aug. 30, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on East African Breweries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.53. Over the past decade, East African Breweries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.42 to 10.53. According to the industry distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #92 out of 145 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 63.4%.
Is East African Breweries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
East African Breweries' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.40 is near median its 10-year median of 3.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.42 to a high of 10.53. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.34. East African Breweries' value of 3.40 is 21.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #92 out of 145 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, East African Breweries has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East African Breweries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, East African Breweries ranks #92 out of 145 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places East African Breweries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.34. East African Breweries' value of 3.40 is 21.7% below this benchmark. Historically, East African Breweries' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.42 to 10.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.53 vs. the industry median of 4.34, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 4.34, based on 145 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. East African Breweries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.40 is 21.7% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on East African Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East African Breweries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.53. 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 KES324.65, compared to a current price of KES279.25 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.53 and 21.7% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 4.34. East African Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For East African Breweries (NAI:EABL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.40 as of Aug. 30, 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 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 KES279.25 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of KES324.65.
GuruFocus considers East African Breweries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:EABL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.40 (near median its 10-year median of 3.53)
GF Value™: KES324.65 vs. price of KES279.25 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.7% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#92 of 145)
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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