DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR (DEO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:DEO • US25243Q2057

79.68 USD
-1.67 (-2.05%)
At close: Mar 11, 2026
79.59 USD
-0.09 (-0.11%)
After Hours: 3/11/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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This DEO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

DEO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Beverages industry. While DEO is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. DEO has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. DEO Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • DEO had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year DEO had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • DEO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DEO had a positive operating cash flow.
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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.80%, DEO is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DEO has a better Return On Equity (20.81%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • DEO has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.26%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEO outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DEO is in line with the industry average of 11.84%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.8%
ROE 20.81%
ROIC 8.26%
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

  • The Profit Margin of DEO (12.19%) is better than 75.76% of its industry peers.
  • DEO's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of DEO (21.69%) is better than 75.76% of its industry peers.
  • DEO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of DEO (59.68%) is better than 84.85% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DEO has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 21.69%
PM (TTM) 12.19%
GM 59.68%
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. DEO Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DEO is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DEO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • The number of shares outstanding for DEO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for DEO is higher compared to a year ago.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 1.96 indicates that DEO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of DEO (1.96) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • DEO has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.39. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DEO would need 10.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • DEO has a Debt to FCF ratio (10.39) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.74 is on the high side and indicates that DEO has dependencies on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of DEO (1.74) is worse than 81.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.74
Debt/FCF 10.39
Altman-Z 1.96
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC7.19%
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

  • DEO has a Current Ratio of 1.60. This is a normal value and indicates that DEO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • DEO has a better Current ratio (1.60) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.71 indicates that DEO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • DEO has a Quick ratio (0.71) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.6
Quick Ratio 0.71
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. DEO Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • DEO shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.44%.
  • 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 -2.00% 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)-4.44%
EPS 3Y-6.76%
EPS 5Y3.59%
EPS Q2Q%-2.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.08%
Revenue growth 5Y11.49%
Sales Q2Q%-4.05%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.14% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, DEO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1.31%
EPS Next 2Y1.99%
EPS Next 3Y3.46%
EPS Next 5Y6.14%
Revenue Next Year-2.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.72%
Revenue Next 3Y0.58%
Revenue Next 5Y0.98%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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. DEO Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.32, DEO is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DEO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DEO to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say DEO is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.66, which indicates a very decent valuation of DEO.
  • DEO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DEO is cheaper than 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DEO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.27, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.32
Fwd PE 11.66
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

  • DEO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DEO is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DEO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DEO is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.58
EV/EBITDA 10.85
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 DEO does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of DEO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)9.42
PEG (5Y)3.43
EPS Next 2Y1.99%
EPS Next 3Y3.46%

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5. DEO Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • DEO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.03%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.69, DEO pays a better dividend. On top of this DEO pays more dividend than 93.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, DEO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.03%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of DEO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.14%!
  • DEO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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

  • 95.28% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DEO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • DEO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP95.28%
EPS Next 2Y1.99%
EPS Next 3Y3.46%
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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DEO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR

NYSE:DEO (3/11/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 79.59 -0.09 (-0.11%)

79.68

-1.67 (-2.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)05-19
Inst Owners63.45%
Inst Owner Change0.77%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap44.29B
Revenue(TTM)19.80B
Net Income(TTM)2.41B
Analysts77.42
Price Target115.94 (45.51%)
Short Float %0.41%
Short Ratio1.2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.03%
Yearly Dividend1.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.14%
DP95.28%
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)-2.32%
PT rev (3m)-2.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.32
Fwd PE 11.66
P/S 2.24
P/FCF 19.58
P/OCF 11.51
P/B 3.82
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.85
EPS(TTM)6.47
EY8.12%
EPS(NY)6.84
Fwd EY8.58%
FCF(TTM)4.07
FCFY5.11%
OCF(TTM)6.92
OCFY8.69%
SpS35.63
BVpS20.87
TBVpS-5.56
PEG (NY)9.42
PEG (5Y)3.43
Graham Number55.12
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.8%
ROE 20.81%
ROCE 11.16%
ROIC 8.26%
ROICexc 8.88%
ROICexgc 15.05%
OM 21.69%
PM (TTM) 12.19%
GM 59.68%
FCFM 11.42%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.74
Debt/FCF 10.39
Debt/EBITDA 3.35
Cap/Depr 90.83%
Cap/Sales 8%
Interest Coverage 4.47
Cash Conversion 63.68%
Profit Quality 93.7%
Current Ratio 1.6
Quick Ratio 0.71
Altman-Z 1.96
F-Score5
WACC7.19%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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)-4.44%
EPS 3Y-6.76%
EPS 5Y3.59%
EPS Q2Q%-2.46%
EPS Next Y1.31%
EPS Next 2Y1.99%
EPS Next 3Y3.46%
EPS Next 5Y6.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.08%
Revenue growth 5Y11.49%
Sales Q2Q%-4.05%
Revenue Next Year-2.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.72%
Revenue Next 3Y0.58%
Revenue Next 5Y0.98%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.15%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.6%
EBIT growth 5Y3.92%
EBIT Next Year11.28%
EBIT Next 3Y5.81%
EBIT Next 5Y4.04%
FCF growth 1Y-21.51%
FCF growth 3Y-11.02%
FCF growth 5Y10.81%
OCF growth 1Y-11.91%
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 6 / 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 95.28%.