DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR (DEO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DEO • US25243Q2057

99.17 USD
-0.88 (-0.88%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
99.17 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to DEO. DEO was compared to 33 industry peers in the Beverages industry. DEO has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. DEO is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DEO was profitable.
  • DEO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DEO has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years DEO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
DEO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDEO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 4.77%, DEO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of DEO (21.23%) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 8.31%, DEO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DEO is in line with the industry average of 11.45%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.77%
ROE 21.23%
ROIC 8.31%
ROA(3y)7.73%
ROA(5y)8.08%
ROE(3y)34.97%
ROE(5y)37.03%
ROIC(3y)11.21%
ROIC(5y)11.47%
DEO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDEO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.63%, DEO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DEO's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • DEO has a better Operating Margin (21.41%) than 75.76% of its industry peers.
  • DEO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 60.13%, DEO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DEO has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 21.41%
PM (TTM) 11.63%
GM 60.13%
OM growth 3Y-11.65%
OM growth 5Y-6.79%
PM growth 3Y-17.92%
PM growth 5Y-0.61%
GM growth 3Y-0.67%
GM growth 5Y-0.09%
DEO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDEO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DEO is creating some value.
  • DEO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for DEO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DEO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
DEO Yearly Shares OutstandingDEO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
DEO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDEO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

  • DEO has an Altman-Z score of 2.15. This is not the best score and indicates that DEO is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of DEO (2.15) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of DEO is 8.78, which is on the high side as it means it would take DEO, 8.78 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • DEO has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.78) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.88 is on the high side and indicates that DEO has dependencies on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of DEO (1.88) is worse than 87.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.88
Debt/FCF 8.78
Altman-Z 2.15
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC7.49%
DEO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDEO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.63 indicates that DEO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • DEO has a better Current ratio (1.63) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that DEO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • DEO has a worse Quick ratio (0.64) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.63
Quick Ratio 0.64
DEO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDEO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • DEO shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.65%.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, DEO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.59% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -0.12% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 11.49% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.65%
EPS 3Y-6.76%
EPS 5Y3.59%
EPS Q2Q%-7.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.12%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.08%
Revenue growth 5Y11.49%
Sales Q2Q%-3.34%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.84% on average over the next years.
  • DEO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.42% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.09%
EPS Next 2Y3.39%
EPS Next 3Y4.58%
EPS Next 5Y6.84%
Revenue Next Year-3.03%
Revenue Next 2Y0.1%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
DEO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDEO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B
DEO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDEO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.12, which indicates a correct valuation of DEO.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DEO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • DEO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.97.
  • DEO is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.80.
  • 75.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DEO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • DEO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.12
Fwd PE 14.8
DEO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDEO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DEO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DEO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DEO is cheaper than 69.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.37
EV/EBITDA 12.57
DEO Per share dataDEO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of DEO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.22
PEG (5Y)4.21
EPS Next 2Y3.39%
EPS Next 3Y4.58%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • DEO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.44%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.64, DEO pays a better dividend. On top of this DEO pays more dividend than 96.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.79, DEO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.44%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of DEO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.14%!
  • DEO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • DEO has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.14%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
DEO Yearly Dividends per shareDEO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • DEO pays out 97.62% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of DEO is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP97.62%
EPS Next 2Y3.39%
EPS Next 3Y4.58%
DEO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDEO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B
DEO Dividend Payout.DEO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DEO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR

NYSE:DEO (2/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 99.17 0 (0%)

99.17

-0.88 (-0.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)02-25
Inst Owners64.39%
Inst Owner Change-0.91%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap55.12B
Revenue(TTM)20.25B
Net Income(TTM)2.35B
Analysts76.13
Price Target118.7 (19.69%)
Short Float %0.44%
Short Ratio1.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.44%
Yearly Dividend1.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.14%
DP97.62%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.51%
PT rev (3m)-3.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.12
Fwd PE 14.8
P/S 2.72
P/FCF 20.37
P/OCF 12.77
P/B 4.97
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.57
EPS(TTM)6.56
EY6.61%
EPS(NY)6.7
Fwd EY6.75%
FCF(TTM)4.87
FCFY4.91%
OCF(TTM)7.77
OCFY7.83%
SpS36.42
BVpS19.95
TBVpS-6.63
PEG (NY)7.22
PEG (5Y)4.21
Graham Number54.27
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.77%
ROE 21.23%
ROCE 11.23%
ROIC 8.31%
ROICexc 8.94%
ROICexgc 15.19%
OM 21.41%
PM (TTM) 11.63%
GM 60.13%
FCFM 13.37%
ROA(3y)7.73%
ROA(5y)8.08%
ROE(3y)34.97%
ROE(5y)37.03%
ROIC(3y)11.21%
ROIC(5y)11.47%
ROICexc(3y)11.83%
ROICexc(5y)12.24%
ROICexgc(3y)20.56%
ROICexgc(5y)21.89%
ROCE(3y)15.27%
ROCE(5y)15.6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.5%
OM growth 3Y-11.65%
OM growth 5Y-6.79%
PM growth 3Y-17.92%
PM growth 5Y-0.61%
GM growth 3Y-0.67%
GM growth 5Y-0.09%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.88
Debt/FCF 8.78
Debt/EBITDA 3.44
Cap/Depr 93.83%
Cap/Sales 7.96%
Interest Coverage 4.42
Cash Conversion 71.34%
Profit Quality 114.95%
Current Ratio 1.63
Quick Ratio 0.64
Altman-Z 2.15
F-Score4
WACC7.49%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)169.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)156.38%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.86%
Profit Quality(3y)77.05%
Profit Quality(5y)86.47%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.65%
EPS 3Y-6.76%
EPS 5Y3.59%
EPS Q2Q%-7.14%
EPS Next Y2.09%
EPS Next 2Y3.39%
EPS Next 3Y4.58%
EPS Next 5Y6.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.12%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.08%
Revenue growth 5Y11.49%
Sales Q2Q%-3.34%
Revenue Next Year-3.03%
Revenue Next 2Y0.1%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%
EBIT growth 1Y-27.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.6%
EBIT growth 5Y3.92%
EBIT Next Year12.59%
EBIT Next 3Y7.32%
EBIT Next 5Y4.43%
FCF growth 1Y5.5%
FCF growth 3Y-11.02%
FCF growth 5Y10.81%
OCF growth 1Y5.96%
OCF growth 3Y-6.76%
OCF growth 5Y13.23%

DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR / DEO FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DEO stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DEO.


Can you provide the valuation status for DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR (DEO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR?

DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR (DEO) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR?

The financial health rating of DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR (DEO) is 3 / 10.


Is the dividend of DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR sustainable?

The dividend rating of DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR (DEO) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 97.62%.