Diageo plc (DEO) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research

Diageo plc is in the Consumer Defensive sector and Beverages - Alcoholic industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 52/100.

Quick answer for DEO

Diageo plc currently has a Wall Street Score of 52/100. The stored market price is $86.95. Its financial score is 21/100. Its valuation score is 97/100. The latest WSS change is +0.2 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.

What Diageo plc does

Diageo plc, operating through its various subsidiaries, stands as a major global player in the production, marketing, and distribution of alcoholic beverages. The company boasts an extensive product range, featuring a wide selection of spirits such as Scotch, diverse whiskies (including Canadian and American varieties), gin, vodka, rum, tequila, cachaça, brandy, raki, and liqueurs. Beyond spirits, their offerings extend to wines, convenient ready-to-drink mixtures, and a variety of beers, notably encompassing ciders and even non-alcoholic options. These products are sold under a multitude of globally recognized brands. Key labels include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit, and Buchanan's for whiskies; Smirnoff, Cîroc, and Ketel One among their vodka portfolio; Casamigos, DeLeon, and Don Julio for tequila; alongside popular names like Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray, and Guinness. Wi

DEO financial snapshot

Wall Street Score:
52/100
Current price:
$86.95
Market capitalization:
$48.34B
Revenue:
$39.91B
Net income:
$4.08B
Free cash flow:
$3.19B
Cash:
$1.52B
Total debt:
$22.20B
EPS:
7.36
P/E ratio:
11.8x
Financial score:
21/100
Valuation score:
97/100
Revenue score:
41/100

What stands out

  • Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +1.0%.
  • Free cash flow is $3.19B, showing positive cash generation.
  • The balance sheet shows $1.52B of cash versus $22.20B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
  • The latest Wall Street Score change is +0.2 points: DEO increased 0.2 points because overall fundamentals improved.

What the numbers mean

Its current valuation score is 97/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as strong within the model's valuation framework.

The financial score is 21/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.

A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.

Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-17.

How to research DEO

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