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DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR (DEO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DEO - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US25243Q2057 - ADR - Currency: USD

98.17  +0.71 (+0.73%)

Premarket: 99.2 +1.03 (+1.05%)

Fundamental Rating

5

DEO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 32 industry peers in the Beverages industry. DEO has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. DEO has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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.
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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

DEO has a better Return On Assets (7.66%) than 65.63% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 34.96%, DEO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of DEO (12.39%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
DEO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.30%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.51%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.66%
ROE 34.96%
ROIC 12.39%
ROA(3y)9.1%
ROA(5y)7.97%
ROE(3y)41.78%
ROE(5y)36.94%
ROIC(3y)13.3%
ROIC(5y)12.38%
DEO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDEO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

DEO has a Profit Margin of 17.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DEO outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
DEO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 28.74%, DEO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
DEO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DEO's Gross Margin of 60.45% is amongst the best of the industry. DEO outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
DEO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 28.74%
PM (TTM) 17.79%
GM 60.45%
OM growth 3Y-0.1%
OM growth 5Y-1.72%
PM growth 3Y-2.95%
PM growth 5Y-4.91%
GM growth 3Y-0.14%
GM growth 5Y-0.65%
DEO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDEO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

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.
The number of shares outstanding for DEO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DEO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
DEO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
DEO Yearly Shares OutstandingDEO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
DEO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDEO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.32 indicates that DEO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DEO has a Altman-Z score (2.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DEO is 8.05, which is on the high side as it means it would take DEO, 8.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DEO's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.05 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEO outperforms 53.13% of its industry peers.
DEO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.87. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.87, DEO is not doing good in the industry: 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.87
Debt/FCF 8.05
Altman-Z 2.32
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC7.59%
DEO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDEO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.60 indicates that DEO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.60, DEO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that DEO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DEO's Quick ratio of 0.67 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEO outperforms 40.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.6
Quick Ratio 0.67
DEO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDEO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DEO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.02%.
Measured over the past 5 years, DEO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.58% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, DEO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.93% in the last year.
DEO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.51% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.02%
EPS 3Y9.77%
EPS 5Y6.58%
EPS Q2Q%-9.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.93%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y9.51%
Sales Q2Q%-0.56%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.61% 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 3.59% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.36%
EPS Next 2Y-0.97%
EPS Next 3Y1.85%
EPS Next 5Y4.61%
Revenue Next Year1.91%
Revenue Next 2Y2.18%
Revenue Next 3Y2.82%
Revenue Next 5Y3.59%

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 decreasing.
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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B
DEO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDEO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.50, the valuation of DEO can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DEO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DEO to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.24), we can say DEO is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.93, the valuation of DEO can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DEO is valued cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
DEO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.5
Fwd PE 13.93
DEO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDEO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DEO is valued a bit cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DEO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.22
EV/EBITDA 11.77
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 decent profitability rating of DEO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.2
EPS Next 2Y-0.97%
EPS Next 3Y1.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DEO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.25%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.83, DEO pays a better dividend. On top of this DEO pays more dividend than 96.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, DEO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.25%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of DEO grows each year by 8.40%, which is quite nice.
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)8.4%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
DEO Yearly Dividends per shareDEO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

DEO pays out 63.78% 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.
DP63.78%
EPS Next 2Y-0.97%
EPS Next 3Y1.85%
DEO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDEO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B
DEO Dividend Payout.DEO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DEO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DIAGEO PLC-SPONSORED ADR

NYSE:DEO (8/4/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 99.2 +1.03 (+1.05%)

98.17

+0.71 (+0.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)05-19 2025-05-19
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Inst Owners59.21%
Inst Owner Change-0.54%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap54.54B
Analysts75.76
Price Target129.74 (32.16%)
Short Float %0.13%
Short Ratio0.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.25%
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.4%
DP63.78%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-28 2025-02-28 (1.62)
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)-2.27%
PT rev (3m)-7.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.87%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.5
Fwd PE 13.93
P/S 2.7
P/FCF 20.22
P/OCF 12.81
P/B 5.3
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.77
EPS(TTM)6.77
EY6.9%
EPS(NY)7.05
Fwd EY7.18%
FCF(TTM)4.86
FCFY4.95%
OCF(TTM)7.66
OCFY7.81%
SpS36.37
BVpS18.51
TBVpS-8.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.2
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.66%
ROE 34.96%
ROCE 15.92%
ROIC 12.39%
ROICexc 13.1%
ROICexgc 22.91%
OM 28.74%
PM (TTM) 17.79%
GM 60.45%
FCFM 13.35%
ROA(3y)9.1%
ROA(5y)7.97%
ROE(3y)41.78%
ROE(5y)36.94%
ROIC(3y)13.3%
ROIC(5y)12.38%
ROICexc(3y)14.04%
ROICexc(5y)13.35%
ROICexgc(3y)24.95%
ROICexgc(5y)24.37%
ROCE(3y)17.22%
ROCE(5y)16.02%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.37%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-3.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.11%
OM growth 3Y-0.1%
OM growth 5Y-1.72%
PM growth 3Y-2.95%
PM growth 5Y-4.91%
GM growth 3Y-0.14%
GM growth 5Y-0.65%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.87
Debt/FCF 8.05
Debt/EBITDA 3.06
Cap/Depr 331.21%
Cap/Sales 7.72%
Interest Coverage 5.43
Cash Conversion 67.82%
Profit Quality 75.05%
Current Ratio 1.6
Quick Ratio 0.67
Altman-Z 2.32
F-Score7
WACC7.59%
ROIC/WACC1.63
Cap/Depr(3y)182.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)145.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.46%
Profit Quality(3y)67.85%
Profit Quality(5y)86.47%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.02%
EPS 3Y9.77%
EPS 5Y6.58%
EPS Q2Q%-9.65%
EPS Next Y-7.36%
EPS Next 2Y-0.97%
EPS Next 3Y1.85%
EPS Next 5Y4.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.93%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y9.51%
Sales Q2Q%-0.56%
Revenue Next Year1.91%
Revenue Next 2Y2.18%
Revenue Next 3Y2.82%
Revenue Next 5Y3.59%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.52%
EBIT growth 3Y7.27%
EBIT growth 5Y7.63%
EBIT Next Year10.13%
EBIT Next 3Y6.69%
EBIT Next 5Y3.77%
FCF growth 1Y24.1%
FCF growth 3Y-12.98%
FCF growth 5Y-0.09%
OCF growth 1Y25.12%
OCF growth 3Y-4.63%
OCF growth 5Y4.64%