Diageo (FRA:GUI) Cash Flow from Operations: €3,523 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


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What is Diageo Cash Flow from Operations?

Diageo FRA:GUI -0.06% 64 Cash Flow from Operations is €3,523 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:GUI with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Diageo's Net Income From Continuing Operations was €1,802 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was €355 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was €-685 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was €583 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was €0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was €0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was €0 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was €-243 Mil. In all, Diageo's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,813 Mil.


Diageo  (FRA:GUI) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

Diageo's net income from continuing operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,802 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

Diageo's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €355 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

Diageo's change in working capital for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-685 Mil. It means Diageo's working capital declined by €685 Mil from Jun. 2025 to Dec. 2025 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

Diageo's cash flow from deferred tax for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €583 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

Diageo's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

Diageo's asset impairment charge for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Diageo's stock based compensation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

Diageo's cash flow from others for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-243 Mil.


Diageo Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Diageo Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Diageo's Cash Flow from Operations can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Diageo Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Diageo Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cash Flow from Operations
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4,197.44 4,931.50 3,356.03 3,813.55 3,725.50

Diageo Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Cash Flow from Operations Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,967.88 1,819.91 2,220.38 1,709.72 1,813.04
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Diageo Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

Diageo's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Diageo's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €3,523 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of €3,523 Mil mean?
Diageo (FRA:GUI) has a Cash Flow from Operations of €3,523 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Diageo and its competitors.
Is Diageo's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Diageo's current Cash Flow from Operations is €3,523 Mil. Overall, Diageo has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diageo's Cash Flow from Operations compare to BF.B?
Diageo's Cash Flow from Operations of €3,523 Mil can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Diageo and its competitors. Diageo's current Cash Flow from Operations is €3,523 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diageo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diageo (FRA:GUI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.08, compared to a current price of €17.82 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is €3,523 Mil. Diageo's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diageo (FRA:GUI), the current Cash Flow from Operations is €3,523 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Diageo (FRA:GUI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diageo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €17.82 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €28.08. GuruFocus considers Diageo to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GUI:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: €3,523 Mil
  • GF Value™: €28.08 vs. price of €17.82 (36.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GUI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Diageo Business Description

Address 16 Great Marlborough Street, London, GBR, W1F 7HS
Formed in 1997 through the merger of Grand Metropolitan and Guinness, Diageo is the largest distiller globally by sales. Diageo acquired some of the Seagram assets in 2001, which gave it brands such as Captain Morgan rum and Crown Royal Canadian whisky. Since then, mergers and acquisitions have mostly been bolt-on in nature, plugging gaps in the company's product and geographic portfolio.
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