Diageo (FRA:GUI) Net Current Asset Value: €-7.60 (As of Dec. 2025)


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What is Diageo Net Current Asset Value?

Diageo FRA:GUI +1.59% 67 Net Current Asset Value is €-7.60 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:GUI with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.69 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 119 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Diageo ranks worse than 840335.29% on this metric.

In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).

Diageo's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-7.60.

The historical rank and industry rank for Diageo's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:GUI's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 5.25
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.

Diageo  (FRA:GUI) Net Current Asset Value Explanation

Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."

The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]

Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham’s strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


Diageo Net Current Asset Value Related Terms


Diageo Net Current Asset Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Diageo's Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value Chart

Diageo Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Net Current Asset Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.69 -7.93 -7.98 -8.50 -8.09

Diageo Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Net Current Asset Value 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 -8.29 -8.50 -8.55 -8.09 -7.60

FRA:GUI vs BF.B: Net Current Asset Value Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Diageo's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Diageo's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Diageo's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value falls into.


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Diageo Net Current Asset Value Calculation

Diageo's Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Net Current Asset Value Per Share(A: Jun. 2025 )
=(Total Current Assets-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(15169.899-31336.848-1810.296-0)/2222.326
=-8.09

Diageo's Net Current Asset Value (NCAV) per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Current Asset Value Per Share(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Total Current Assets-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(16135.476-31237.612-1787.422-0)/2223.426
=-7.60

* 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 Net Current Asset Value of €-7.60 mean?
Diageo (FRA:GUI) has a Net Current Asset Value of €-7.60 as of Dec. 2025. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Diageo and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Diageo ranks #999999 out of 119 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Is Diageo's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Diageo's current Net Current Asset Value is €-7.60. Based on the distribution chart, Diageo ranks #999999 out of 119 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Diageo has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diageo's Net Current Asset Value compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Diageo ranks #999999 out of 119 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Diageo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.25. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 5.25, based on 119 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Diageo and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 5.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diageo's current Net Current Asset Value is €-7.60. 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 €27.69, compared to a current price of €18.19 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is €-7.60. Diageo's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diageo (FRA:GUI), the current Net Current Asset Value is €-7.60 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 €18.19 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.69. GuruFocus considers Diageo to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GUI:

  • Net Current Asset Value: €-7.60
  • GF Value™: €27.69 vs. price of €18.19 (34.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 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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