DiageoDGEAF +2.47%71 OCF Margin % is 20.30% as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 24.77. GuruFocus rates DGEAF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.99 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Diageo ranks better than 84.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diageo's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DGEAF'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.69 Med: 24.77 Max: 28.7
Current: 20.68
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Diageo was 28.70%. The lowest was 17.69%. And the median was 24.77%.
DGEAF's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 84.76% of 210
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 9.725
vs DGEAF: 20.68
Diageo OCF Margin % Related Terms
Diageo OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diageo's OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Diageo's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diageo's OCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (DGEAF) has a OCF Margin % of 20.30% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Diageo and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 24.77. Over the past decade, Diageo's OCF Margin % has ranged from 17.69 to 28.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Diageo ranks #32 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Diageo's OCF Margin % too high?
Diageo's current OCF Margin % of 20.30% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 24.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.69 to a high of 28.70. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median OCF Margin % is 9.73. Diageo's value of 20.30% is 108.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diageo ranks #32 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Diageo has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diageo's OCF Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Diageo ranks #32 out of 210 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Diageo in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 9.73. Diageo's value of 20.30% is 108.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Diageo's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 17.69 to 28.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.77 vs. the industry median of 9.73, 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 OCF Margin % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median OCF Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 9.73, based on 210 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diageo's current OCF Margin % of 20.30% is 108.7% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Diageo and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median OCF Margin % is 9.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diageo's current OCF Margin % is 20.30%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 24.77. 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 (DGEAF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.99, compared to a current price of $21.01 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 20.30%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 24.77 and 108.7% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 9.73. Diageo's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diageo (DGEAF), the current OCF Margin % is 20.30% 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 (DGEAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diageo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.01 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.99.
GuruFocus considers Diageo to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DGEAF:
OCF Margin %: 20.30% (18% below median its 10-year median of 24.77)
GF Value™: $31.99 vs. price of $21.01 (34.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 108.7% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#32 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DGEAF 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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