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DiageoDEO +0.45%66 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.18 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 16.71. GuruFocus rates DEO with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $111.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 169 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Diageo ranks worse than 55.62% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Diageo's enterprise value is $74,516 Mil.
Diageo's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $6,118 Mil. Therefore, Diageo's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diageo's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DEO'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.36 Med: 16.71 Max: 23.6
Current: 12.07
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Diageo was 23.60. The lowest was 10.36. And the median was 16.71.
DEO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 55.62% of 169
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 10.91
vs DEO: 12.07
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-08-15), Diageo's stock price is $95.44.
Diageo's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.112. Therefore, Diageo's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 30.67.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Diageo's share price for today is $95.44.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Diageo's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.112.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Diageo's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Diageo's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Diageo EV-to-EBITDA vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Diageo's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diageo's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Diageo's current Enterprise Value is $74,516 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Diageo's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $6,118 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.
Diageo (DEO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.18 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Diageo. This is 27% below median its historical median of 16.71. Over the past decade, Diageo's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.36 to 23.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Diageo ranks #94 out of 169 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Diageo's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Diageo's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.18 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 16.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.36 to a high of 23.60. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.91. Diageo's value of 12.18 is 11.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diageo ranks #94 out of 169 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Diageo has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diageo's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Diageo ranks #94 out of 169 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Diageo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.91. Diageo's value of 12.18 is 11.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Diageo's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.36 to 23.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.71 vs. the industry median of 10.91, Diageo has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 10.91, based on 169 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diageo's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.18 is 11.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Diageo. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diageo's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.18, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 16.71. 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 (DEO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $111.51, compared to a current price of $95.44 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.18, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 16.71 and 11.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 10.91. Diageo's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diageo (DEO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.18 as of Aug. 15, 2026. 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 (DEO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diageo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $95.44 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $111.51.
GuruFocus considers Diageo to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DEO:
EV-to-EBITDA: 12.18 (27% below median its 10-year median of 16.71)
GF Value™: $111.51 vs. price of $95.44 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#94 of 169)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DEO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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