Valuation check: DEO's profit margin is 9.09%, below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.52%.
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As of the most recent data (June 2026), DEO shows a profit margin of 9.09%. That compares with 19.03% in the prior-year period — down 52.2% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.52%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.
Compared with the year-ago period, DEO's profit margin is now 9.09% (was 19.03%) — a 52.2% year-over-year decrease. Pairing that YoY change with peer averages gives a clearer picture of whether Diageo plc is outperforming or lagging.
The Consumer Staples sector average profit margin is about 14.52%. Diageo plc is at 9.09%, which is lower that average. That is roughly 37.4% below the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how DEO stacks up against individual peers as well.
That compares with 19.03% in the prior-year period — down 52.2% year over year. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare Diageo plc with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.
Besides this profit margin page, Stockcircle has Diageo plc's full stock overview, other financial metrics, insider and congress trade tabs, and tools to follow the stock. Together they help you connect profit margin (currently 9.09%) with ownership activity and broader fundamentals.