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DiageoFRA:GUI +1.61%60 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 11.71 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 22.07. GuruFocus rates FRA:GUI with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 160 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Diageo ranks worse than 53.75% on this metric.
As of today (2026-09-03), Diageo's share price is €19.855.
Diageo's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.70. Hence, Diageo's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio for today is 11.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diageo's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GUI'
s Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.79 Med: 22.07 Max: 35.95
Current: 11.49
During the past 13 years, Diageo's highest Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio was 35.95. The lowest was 9.79. And the median was 22.07.
FRA:GUI's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is ranked worse than 53.75% of 160
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 10.865
vs FRA:GUI: 11.49
Diageo's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.88.
Its Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.70.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Diageo was 3.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -2.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, Diageo's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 34.00% per year. The lowest was -8.40% per year. And the median was 6.30% per year.
Diageo Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diageo's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.
FRA:GUI vs BF.B: Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Diageo's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Diageo's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diageo's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Diageo's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio for today is calculated as
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio
=
Share Price
/
Cash Flow from Operations per share (TTM)
=
19.855
/
1.696
=
11.71
Diageo's Share Price of today is €19.855.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Diageo's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.70.
* 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 11.71 mean?
Diageo (FRA:GUI) has a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 11.71 as of Sep. 03, 2026. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Diageo and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 22.07. Over the past decade, Diageo's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 9.79 to 35.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Diageo ranks #86 out of 160 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is Diageo's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Diageo's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 11.71 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 22.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.79 to a high of 35.95. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 10.87. Diageo's value of 11.71 is 7.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diageo ranks #86 out of 160 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Diageo has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diageo's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Diageo ranks #86 out of 160 companies for Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places Diageo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 10.87. Diageo's value of 11.71 is 7.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Diageo's own Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 9.79 to 35.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.07 vs. the industry median of 10.87, 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 10.87, based on 160 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diageo's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 11.71 is 7.8% 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Diageo and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 10.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diageo's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 11.71, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 22.07. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.11, compared to a current price of €19.86 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 11.71, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 22.07 and 7.8% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 10.87. Diageo's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diageo (FRA:GUI), the current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 11.71 as of Sep. 03, 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 (FRA:GUI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diageo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €19.86 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €24.11.
GuruFocus considers Diageo to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GUI:
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 11.71 (47% below median its 10-year median of 22.07)
GF Value™: €24.11 vs. price of €19.86 (17.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.8% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#86 of 160)
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.
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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