Diageo plc
DEOConsumer DefensiveNASDAQBeverages - Wineries & Distilleries
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Daily timeframeDiageo plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, marketing, and distribution of alcoholic beverages in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America and Caribbean, and. Valued at $48.44B, DEO is a large-cap name in its sector. It offers beer, scotch, gin, vodka, rum, liqueur, raki, wine, cachaça, tequila, brandy, and Chinese white spirit beverages, as well as Irish, Canadian, Chinese US, and Indian whisky.
Market Cap
$48.44B
Beta
0.32
P/E (TTM)
28.02
P/E (Fwd)
12.65
EPS (TTM)
$3.11
EPS (Fwd)
$6.89
ROE
15.0%
ROA
7.5%
Cash
$1.78B
Total Debt
$22.20B
Free CF
$2.57B
52W Change
-14.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where DEO stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 21, 2026 close, DEO finished 11.57% above its 150-day moving average ($84.12) and 9.98% above its 200-day moving average ($85.33). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is DEO overbought or oversold?
At the August 21, 2026 close, DEO's RSI(14) was 62.9, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, DEO has $1.78B in cash with $22.20B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $2.57B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 15.0% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 7.5% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $20.55B (2023) to $19.64B (2026).
The relatively low beta of 0.32 suggests DEO is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing DEO's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.