Distil PLC (GB:DIS)
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Distil plc
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Rating:41Neutral
Price Target:
0.03 p
▼(-70.00% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/26/26
The score is primarily held down by weak financial performance (ongoing losses and cash burn) and very bearish technical momentum (well below key moving averages with negative MACD and extremely low RSI). Valuation provides limited support due to negative earnings and no dividend data.
Positive Factors
Supportive balance sheet
A relatively strong equity base and only modest debt provide a multi-month buffer against losses and allow time to execute turnaround initiatives. Manageable leverage preserves financing optionality and limits near-term solvency risk, giving the company runway to stabilize operations.
Negative Factors
Persistent cash burn
Chronic negative operating and free cash flow erode liquidity and force reliance on external financing. Over a 2–6 month horizon, continued cash burn constrains marketing and distribution investment needed to grow brands and raises the risk of dilution, covenant pressure, or higher-cost debt.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Supportive balance sheet
A relatively strong equity base and only modest debt provide a multi-month buffer against losses and allow time to execute turnaround initiatives. Manageable leverage preserves financing optionality and limits near-term solvency risk, giving the company runway to stabilize operations.
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Distil plc (DIS) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£711.83K
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)18.84M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)-1.55
Revenue Growth-25.00%
EPS Growth52.94%
CountryUK
Employees5
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryBeverages - Wineries & Distilleries
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding2,033,799,800
10 Day Avg. Volume23,787,922
30 Day Avg. Volume18,835,910
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)0.14
Price to Sales (P/S)0.78
P/FCF Ratio-0.86
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)>-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.04M
Distil plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Distil Plc, together its subsidiaries, engages in the marketing and sale of spirits. The company offers its products under various brands, including RedLeg Spiced Rum, Blackwoods Vintage Gin, Blackwoods Vodka, Blavod Original Black Vodka, TRØVE Bo...
How the Company Makes Money
Distil plc makes money primarily by selling its spirits brands into the trade (e.g., wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) and, where applicable, directly into on-trade and off-trade channels. Revenue is generated from product sales (typically...
Distil plc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
24
Negative
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
18
Very Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 963.00K | 1.04M | 1.52M | 1.32M | 2.94M | 3.62M |
| Gross Profit | 345.00K | 369.00K | 736.00K | 668.00K | 1.61M | 2.00M |
| EBITDA | -1.01M | -1.05M | -872.00K | -788.00K | -79.00K | 269.00K |
| Net Income | -1.22M | -1.26M | -1.17M | -748.00K | 174.00K | 343.00K |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 6.45M | 6.72M | 7.03M | 7.81M | 8.10M | 4.17M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 262.00K | 338.00K | 526.00K | 717.00K | 1.56M | 1.06M |
| Total Debt | 318.00K | 312.00K | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 951.00K | 1.05M | 666.00K | 1.00M | 557.00K | 358.00K |
| Stockholders Equity | 5.50M | 5.68M | 6.37M | 6.80M | 7.55M | 3.81M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -1.39M | -944.00K | -1.03M | -845.00K | -142.00K | 204.00K |
| Operating Cash Flow | -1.32M | -868.00K | -1.02M | -816.00K | -118.00K | 254.00K |
| Investing Cash Flow | -19.00K | -78.00K | -30.00K | -29.00K | -2.87M | -50.00K |
| Financing Cash Flow | 1.29M | 758.00K | 857.00K | 150.00K | 3.49M | 0.00 |
Distil plc Technical Analysis
Negative
0.11
Price Trends
0.10
Negative
0.11
Negative
0.14
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.02
Positive
20.05
Positive
19.33
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:DIS, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 0.11 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.07, above the 50-day MA of 0.10, and below the 200-day MA of 0.14, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.02 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 20.05 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 19.33 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:DIS.
Distil plc Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Neutral | £425.79M | 9.36 | 3.72% | 4.05% | -2.22% | ― | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
57 Neutral | £873.26M | 43.61 | 9.32% | 2.11% | -6.03% | 13.11% | |
54 Neutral | £59.18M | -32.71 | -6.01% | ― | ― | ― | |
41 Neutral | £711.83K | -0.96 | -21.81% | ― | -25.00% | 52.94% | |
41 Neutral | £22.30M | -2.40 | ― | ― | 0.43% | 15.06% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
GB:DIS
Distil plc
0.04
-0.04
-50.00%
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Distil plc Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Distil issues profit warning as channel stock overhang bites and funding needs emerge
Negative
Mar 24, 2026
Distil plc warned that fourth-quarter and full-year revenues to 31 March 2026 will fall materially short of market expectations, leading to a larger-than-anticipated pre-tax loss, as high inventory levels in distributor channels and weaker consume...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Distil issues profit warning as stock overhang and delays trigger funding squeeze
Negative
Mar 24, 2026
Distil plc warned that fourth-quarter and full-year revenues to 31 March 2026 will fall significantly short of expectations, leading to a larger-than-anticipated pre-tax loss, as high levels of stock held by distributors and weak consumer spending...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Distil plc strengthens board with appointment of major shareholder Philip Naughton as NED
Positive
Jan 28, 2026
Distil plc has appointed Philip Naughton as a non-executive director effective 2 February 2026, bringing extensive financial services, compliance and governance experience, including his recent role leading compliance consultancy Cosegic, where he...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Distil plc Opens Blackwoods Brand Home to Drive Growth in Premium Spirits
Positive
Jan 23, 2026
Distil plc has opened the Blackwoods Brand Home on the historic Ardgowan Estate on Scotland’s west coast, creating a dedicated visitor and experience centre for its Blackwoods gin and vodka range. The renovated former stable building near th...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Distil hit by Q3 revenue slide despite strong consumer demand for RedLeg
Negative
Jan 19, 2026
Distil reported a weak third quarter to 31 March 2026, with revenues down 26% to £173,000 and distributor volumes falling 39%, even as consumer-level sales of its flagship RedLeg brand in major grocery channels rose 36% year-on-year, supporte...
Business Operations and Strategy
Distil’s Blackwoods Secures Buzzworks Listings to Boost Scottish On‑Trade Presence
Positive
Jan 12, 2026
Blackwoods Vodka and Gin, part of Distil plc’s portfolio, has secured listings with Buzzworks Holdings, an award-winning Scottish hospitality group operating 22 bars and restaurants across the country. Under the agreement, Blackwoods Vodka w...
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