Diageo plc
DEOConsumer DefensiveNASDAQBeverages - Wineries & Distilleries · Last scanned Jul 18, 2026
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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 $46.70B, DEO is a large-cap name in its sector. It offers beer, scotch, gin, vodka, rum, liqueur, raki, wine, Irish and Canadian whisky, US and Indian whisky, Chinese whisky, cachaça, tequila, brandy, and Chinese white spirit beverages.
Market Cap
$46.70B
Beta
0.31
P/E (TTM)
19.76
P/E (Fwd)
13.35
EPS (TTM)
$4.25
EPS (Fwd)
$6.29
ROE
19.7%
ROA
7.2%
Cash
$2.21B
Total Debt
$24.29B
Free CF
$958.1M
52W Change
-18.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $2.21B in cash, though total debt stands at $24.29B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $958.1M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 19.7%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 7.2% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $20.52B (2022) to $20.25B (2025).
The relatively low beta of 0.31 suggests DEO is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing DEO.