Diageo (FRA:GUI) Quick Ratio: 0.71 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


FRA:GUI Diageo PLC FRA:GUI
67 GF Score
Price €18.19
GF Value €27.76
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Diageo Quick Ratio?

Diageo FRA:GUI +1.59% 67 Quick Ratio is 0.71 as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates FRA:GUI with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.76 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 215 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Diageo ranks worse than 65.12% on this metric.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Diageo's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.71.

Diageo has a quick ratio of 0.71. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for Diageo's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:GUI' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 0.67   Max: 0.91
Current: 0.71

During the past 13 years, Diageo's highest Quick Ratio was 0.91. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.67.

FRA:GUI's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
65.12% of 215 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs FRA:GUI: 0.71

Diageo  (FRA:GUI) Quick Ratio Explanation

The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.

In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.

The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Diageo Quick Ratio Related Terms


Diageo Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Diageo's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio Chart

Diageo Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.76 0.69 0.62 0.55 0.64

Diageo Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Quick Ratio 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 0.65 0.55 0.67 0.64 0.71

FRA:GUI vs BF.B: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Diageo's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Diageo's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Diageo's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Diageo Quick Ratio Calculation

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.

Diageo's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Jun. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(15169.899-9240.486)/9287.304
=0.64

Diageo's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(16135.476-9014.824)/10056.704
=0.71

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 0.71 mean?
Diageo (FRA:GUI) has a Quick Ratio of 0.71 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Diageo and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, Diageo's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Diageo ranks #140 out of 215 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Diageo's Quick Ratio too high?
Diageo's current Quick Ratio of 0.71 is near median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 0.91. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Quick Ratio is 0.90. Diageo's value of 0.71 is 21.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diageo ranks #140 out of 215 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Quick Ratio compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Diageo ranks #140 out of 215 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Diageo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.90. Diageo's value of 0.71 is 21.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Diageo's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 0.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Diageo has consistently been below 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 Quick Ratio for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Quick Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.90, based on 215 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diageo's current Quick Ratio of 0.71 is 21.1% below 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Diageo and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diageo's current Quick Ratio is 0.71, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.67. 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 €27.76, compared to a current price of €18.19 — trading 34.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.71, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 21.1% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.90. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diageo (FRA:GUI), the current Quick Ratio is 0.71 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 34.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.76. GuruFocus considers Diageo to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GUI:

  • Quick Ratio: 0.71 (near median its 10-year median of 0.67)
  • GF Value™: €27.76 vs. price of €18.19 (34.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.1% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#140 of 215)

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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