Diageo plc
DGE.LConsumer DefensiveLSEBeverages - Wineries & Distilleries · Last scanned Jun 3, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer defensive sector, Diageo plc (DGE.L) is listed under Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries. With a market capitalization of $32.89B, it sits in large-cap territory. 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
$32.89B
Beta
0.30
P/E (TTM)
18.49
P/E (Fwd)
12.35
EPS (TTM)
$0.80
EPS (Fwd)
$1.20
ROE
19.7%
ROA
7.2%
Cash
$2.21B
Total Debt
$24.29B
Free CF
$958.1M
52W Change
-27.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Diageo plc carries $24.29B in total debt against $2.21B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 11.0x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. 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 0.30 suggests DGE.L 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. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Diageo plc's trajectory.