Diageo Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 3/6

Diageo has a total shareholder equity of $11.7B and total debt of $21.8B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 185.7%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $46.8B and $35.0B respectively. Diageo's EBIT is $6.5B making its interest coverage ratio 7.2. It has cash and short-term investments of $1.5B.

Key information

185.7%

Debt to equity ratio

US$21.77b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio7.2x
CashUS$1.53b
EquityUS$11.72b
Total liabilitiesUS$35.04b
Total assetsUS$46.77b

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

Here's What To Make Of Diageo's (LON:DGE) Decelerating Rates Of Return

May 18
Here's What To Make Of Diageo's (LON:DGE) Decelerating Rates Of Return

These 4 Measures Indicate That Diageo (LON:DGE) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

May 05
These 4 Measures Indicate That Diageo (LON:DGE) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Here's Why We Think Diageo (LON:DGE) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Apr 06
Here's Why We Think Diageo (LON:DGE) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Diageo (LON:DGE) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.3083

Feb 13
Diageo (LON:DGE) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.3083

Diageo (LON:DGE) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Feb 11
Diageo (LON:DGE) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Diageo's (LON:DGE) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Jan 30
Diageo's (LON:DGE) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Estimating The Fair Value Of Diageo plc (LON:DGE)

Jan 24
Estimating The Fair Value Of Diageo plc (LON:DGE)

Here's Why We Think Diageo (LON:DGE) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Dec 16
Here's Why We Think Diageo (LON:DGE) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Is Diageo (LON:DGE) A Risky Investment?

Dec 04
Is Diageo (LON:DGE) A Risky Investment?

A Look At The Fair Value Of Diageo plc (LON:DGE)

Oct 25
A Look At The Fair Value Of Diageo plc (LON:DGE)

Diageo's (LON:DGE) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Oct 12
Diageo's (LON:DGE) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Most Shareholders Will Probably Agree With Diageo plc's (LON:DGE) CEO Compensation

Sep 30
Most Shareholders Will Probably Agree With Diageo plc's (LON:DGE) CEO Compensation

Is Diageo (LON:DGE) Using Too Much Debt?

Sep 02
Is Diageo (LON:DGE) Using Too Much Debt?

Diageo's (LON:DGE) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Aug 14
Diageo's (LON:DGE) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Here's Why We Think Diageo (LON:DGE) Is Well Worth Watching

Aug 12
Here's Why We Think Diageo (LON:DGE) Is Well Worth Watching

Diageo (LON:DGE) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.4682

Jul 31
Diageo (LON:DGE) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.4682

Here's What To Make Of Diageo's (LON:DGE) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Jun 27
Here's What To Make Of Diageo's (LON:DGE) Decelerating Rates Of Return

An Intrinsic Calculation For Diageo plc (LON:DGE) Suggests It's 28% Undervalued

May 31
An Intrinsic Calculation For Diageo plc (LON:DGE) Suggests It's 28% Undervalued

Is Diageo (LON:DGE) A Risky Investment?

May 18
Is Diageo (LON:DGE) A Risky Investment?

Diageo (LON:DGE) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Mar 25
Diageo (LON:DGE) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Diageo plc (LON:DGE) Shares Could Be 22% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Feb 27
Diageo plc (LON:DGE) Shares Could Be 22% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Diageo (LON:DGE) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To UK£0.29

Feb 13
Diageo (LON:DGE) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To UK£0.29

Here's Why Diageo (LON:DGE) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Feb 12
Here's Why Diageo (LON:DGE) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Diageo (LON:DGE) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Jan 30
Diageo (LON:DGE) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: DGE's short term assets ($16.8B) exceed its short term liabilities ($10.6B).

Long Term Liabilities: DGE's short term assets ($16.8B) do not cover its long term liabilities ($24.4B).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: DGE's net debt to equity ratio (172.7%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: DGE's debt to equity ratio has increased from 108% to 185.7% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: DGE's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (20.8%).

Interest Coverage: DGE's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (7.2x coverage).


Balance Sheet


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