DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR (DEO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:DEO • US25243Q2057
Current stock price
79.835 USD
-0.67 (-0.83%)
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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.
1. DEO Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year DEO was profitable.
- DEO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- DEO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years DEO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of DEO (4.80%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 20.81%, DEO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.53% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of DEO (8.26%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DEO is in line with the industry average of 11.80%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.19%, DEO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- DEO's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of DEO (21.69%) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DEO has declined.
- The Gross Margin of DEO (59.68%) is better than 85.29% 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 Rank | Sector 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%
2. DEO Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DEO is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DEO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- DEO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for DEO is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
- DEO has a Altman-Z score (1.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DEO is 10.39, which is on the high side as it means it would take DEO, 10.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- DEO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.39. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEO outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.74 is on the high side and indicates that DEO has dependencies on debt financing.
- DEO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.74. This is amonst the worse of the industry: DEO underperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC7.2%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.60 indicates that DEO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- DEO has a Current ratio of 1.60. This is in the better half of the industry: DEO outperforms 64.71% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
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%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.59% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, DEO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.00% in the last 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 Y1.05%
EPS Next 2Y0.89%
EPS Next 3Y2.93%
EPS Next 5Y6.14%
Revenue Next Year-2.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.45%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.34%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. DEO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.34 indicates a correct valuation of DEO.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DEO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.33, DEO is valued rather cheaply.
- DEO is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.94.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DEO is valued cheaper than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- DEO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.16, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DEO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.53% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DEO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.77 |
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)11.76
PEG (5Y)3.44
EPS Next 2Y0.89%
EPS Next 3Y2.93%
5. DEO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.27%, DEO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- DEO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.75. DEO pays more dividend than 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, DEO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.27% |
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 not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.14%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- DEO pays out 95.28% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y0.89%
EPS Next 3Y2.93%
DEO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:DEO (4/15/2026, 3:30:07 PM)
79.835
-0.67 (-0.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-19 2026-05-19
Inst Owners65.07%
Inst Owner Change-0.23%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap44.38B
Revenue(TTM)19.80B
Net Income(TTM)2.41B
Analysts77.42
Price Target108.13 (35.44%)
Short Float %0.63%
Short Ratio1.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.27% |
Yearly Dividend1.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.14%
DP95.28%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date04-17 2026-04-17 (0.8)
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)-6.74%
PT rev (3m)-7.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.94 | ||
| P/S | 2.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.54 | ||
| P/B | 3.83 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.77 |
EPS(TTM)6.47
EY8.1%
EPS(NY)6.69
Fwd EY8.38%
FCF(TTM)4.07
FCFY5.1%
OCF(TTM)6.92
OCFY8.67%
SpS35.63
BVpS20.87
TBVpS-5.56
PEG (NY)11.76
PEG (5Y)3.44
Graham Number55.1184 (-30.96%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC7.2%
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 Y1.05%
EPS Next 2Y0.89%
EPS Next 3Y2.93%
EPS Next 5Y6.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.08%
Revenue growth 5Y11.49%
Sales Q2Q%-4.05%
Revenue Next Year-2.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.45%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.34%
Revenue Next 5Y0.98%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.15%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.6%
EBIT growth 5Y3.92%
EBIT Next Year10.99%
EBIT Next 3Y5.24%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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.
What is the profitability of DEO stock?
DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR (DEO) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR (DEO) stock?
The financial health rating of DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR (DEO) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for DEO stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR (DEO) is expected to grow by 1.05% in the next year.