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ASignal's systematic analysis rates DEO as Neutral.
Reflects the latest available analysis · analyzed Sep 26, 2026
The case on DEO
Bull vs bear, surfaced by ASignal's framework agents from public market data. The precise verdict: ASignal Rank, confidence, and price targets - is in the app.
- Gross margin of 59.82% indicates strong pricing power
- Operating margin of 27.04% shows efficient cost management
- Free cash flow of $2.57B supports capital return capacity
- Forward P/E of 12.18x appears reasonable relative to growth
- PEG ratio of 0.55x suggests potential undervaluation relative to growth
- Revenue growth at -1.70% indicates contraction
- Debt-to-equity ratio of 1.71x is elevated
- Quick ratio of 0.49x raises near-term liquidity concerns
- Payout ratio of 106.52% exceeds earnings, raising dividend sustainability questions
- MACD below signal line with negative histogram indicates bearish momentum
- Current price below 20-day EMA (87.52 vs 88.06) signals short-term downtrend
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