(BF-B) Brown-Forman - Overview

Sector: Consumer Defensive | Industry: Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 13.903m USD | Total Return: -12.2% in 12m

Spirits, Whiskey, Wine, Liqueurs
Total Rating 59
Safety 86
Buy Signal 0.60
Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
Industry Rotation: +20.7
Market Cap: 13.9B
Avg Turnover: 110M USD
ATR: 4.39%
Peers RS (IBD): 48.1
Risk 5d forecast
Volatility35.0%
Rel. Tail Risk-9.51%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio-0.17
Alpha-21.40
Character TTM
Beta0.261
Beta Downside0.958
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD65.65%
CAGR/Max DD-0.32
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of BF-B over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-04": 0.25, "2021-07": 0.4, "2021-10": 0.49, "2022-01": 0.54, "2022-04": 0.31, "2022-07": 0.52, "2022-10": 0.47, "2023-01": 0.25, "2023-04": 0.43, "2023-07": 0.48, "2023-10": 0.5, "2024-01": 0.6, "2024-04": 0.56, "2024-07": 0.41, "2024-10": 0.55, "2025-01": 0.57, "2025-04": 0.31, "2025-07": 0.36, "2025-10": 0.47, "2026-01": 0.58,
EPS CAGR: 18.18%
EPS Trend: 24.4%
Last SUE: 1.59
Qual. Beats: 1
Revenue Revenue of BF-B over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-04: 812, 2021-07: 906, 2021-10: 994, 2022-01: 1037, 2022-04: 996, 2022-07: 1007, 2022-10: 1094, 2023-01: 1081, 2023-04: 1046, 2023-07: 1038, 2023-10: 1107, 2024-01: 1069, 2024-04: 964, 2024-07: 951, 2024-10: 1095, 2025-01: 1035, 2025-04: 894, 2025-07: 924, 2025-10: 1041, 2026-01: 1063,
Rev. CAGR: 1.75%
Rev. Trend: -27.7%
Last SUE: 1.52
Qual. Beats: 1

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: BF-B Brown-Forman

Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) produces and sells a range of alcoholic beverages, including spirits, wines, and ready-to-drink products. The company operates in the Distillers & Vintners sub-industry, a sector characterized by strong brand loyalty and diverse product portfolios.

BF-Bs product offerings include well-known brands such as Jack Daniels, Woodford Reserve, and Herradura. The companys business model involves manufacturing, bottling, and distributing its products globally, serving customers through a network of distributors, state governments, and direct sales to retailers and wholesalers. This multi-channel distribution approach is common in the alcoholic beverage industry.

Founded in 1870, Brown-Forman Corporation is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and has a significant international presence across North America, Europe, and other regions. For a comprehensive analysis of BF-Bs financial performance and market position, further research on platforms like ValueRay is recommended.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Global demand for Jack Daniels whiskey drives revenue growth
  • Premium tequila brands Herradura and el Jimador expand market share
  • Input costs for grains and barrels impact profit margins
  • International expansion into emerging markets increases sales
  • Regulatory changes in alcohol distribution affect profitability
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict) 7.5
Net Income: 807.0m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.09 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 2.18 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 68.94% < 20% (prev 75.45%; Δ -6.51% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.10 > 3% & CFO 861.0m > Net Income 807.0m
Net Debt (2.34b) to EBITDA (1.19b): 1.97 < 3
Current Ratio: 2.77 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (472.6m) vs 12m ago -0.06% < -2%
Gross Margin: 59.46% > 18% (prev 0.59%; Δ 5.89k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 47.91% > 50% (prev 50.12%; Δ -2.21% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 10.61 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 1.19b / Interest Expense TTM 104.0m)
Altman Z'' 6.28
A: 0.33 (Total Current Assets 4.23b - Total Current Liabilities 1.53b) / Total Assets 8.30b
B: 0.61 (Retained Earnings 5.05b / Total Assets 8.30b)
C: 0.13 (EBIT TTM 1.10b / Avg Total Assets 8.19b)
D: 1.19 (Book Value of Equity 5.03b / Total Liabilities 4.22b)
Altman-Z'' Score: 6.28 = AAA
Beneish M -2.88
DSRI: 1.19 (Receivables 983.0m/855.0m, Revenue 3.92b/4.04b)
GMI: 1.00 (GM 59.46% / 59.31%)
AQI: 1.04 (AQ_t 0.36 / AQ_t-1 0.34)
SGI: 0.97 (Revenue 3.92b / 4.04b)
TATA: -0.01 (NI 807.0m - CFO 861.0m) / TA 8.30b)
Beneish M-Score: -2.88 (Cap -4..+1) = A
What is the price of BF-B shares? As of April 14, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 29.27 with a total of 4,427,219 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +9.50%, over one month by +24.61%, over three months by +12.11% and over the past year by -12.19%.
Is BF-B a buy, sell or hold? Brown-Forman has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.00. Therefor, it is recommend to hold BF-B.
  • StrongBuy: 2
  • Buy: 3
  • Hold: 10
  • Sell: 3
  • StrongSell: 2
What are the forecasts/targets for the BF-B price?
Analysts Target Price 29 -0.8%
Brown-Forman (BF-B) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 11 April 2026
P/E Trailing = 17.6221
P/E Forward = 15.6495
P/S = 3.5558
P/B = 3.006
P/EG = 4.3454
Revenue TTM = 3.92b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.10b USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.19b USD
Long Term Debt = 2.09b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 656.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 2.75b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 2.34b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 16.25b USD (13.90b + Debt 2.75b - CCE 402.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 10.61 (Ebit TTM 1.10b / Interest Expense TTM 104.0m)
EV/FCF = 22.26x (Enterprise Value 16.25b / FCF TTM 730.0m)
FCF Yield = 4.49% (FCF TTM 730.0m / Enterprise Value 16.25b)
FCF Margin = 18.61% (FCF TTM 730.0m / Revenue TTM 3.92b)
Net Margin = 20.58% (Net Income TTM 807.0m / Revenue TTM 3.92b)
Gross Margin = 59.46% ((Revenue TTM 3.92b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.59b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 60.87% (prev 59.56%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.96 (Enterprise Value 16.25b / Total Assets 8.30b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.95% (Interest Expense 26.0m / Debt 2.75b)
Taxrate = 15.24% (48.0m / 315.0m)
NOPAT = 934.9m (EBIT 1.10b * (1 - 15.24%))
Current Ratio = 2.77 (Total Current Assets 4.23b / Total Current Liabilities 1.53b)
Debt / Equity = 0.67 (Debt 2.75b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 4.08b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.97 (Net Debt 2.34b / EBITDA 1.19b)
Debt / FCF = 3.21 (Net Debt 2.34b / FCF TTM 730.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 4.05b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 9.86% (Net Income 807.0m / Total Assets 8.30b)
RoE = 19.93% (Net Income TTM 807.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 4.05b)
RoCE = 17.97% (EBIT 1.10b / Capital Employed (Equity 4.05b + L.T.Debt 2.09b))
RoIC = 13.84% (NOPAT 934.9m / Invested Capital 6.76b)
WACC = 5.89% (E(13.90b)/V(16.65b) * Re(6.90%) + D(2.75b)/V(16.65b) * Rd(0.95%) * (1-Tc(0.15)))
Discount Rate = 6.90% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + 0.7*ERP = 7.92%
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -81.65 | Cagr: -0.05%
[DCF] Terminal Value 87.62% ; FCFF base≈651.6m ; Y1≈749.3m ; Y5≈1.05b
[DCF] Fair Price = 97.97 (EV 30.78b - Net Debt 2.34b = Equity 28.44b / Shares 290.3m; r=6.0% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow 17.56% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 24.43 | EPS CAGR: 18.18% | SUE: 1.59 | # QB: 1
Revenue Correlation: -27.75 | Revenue CAGR: 1.75% | SUE: 1.52 | # QB: 1
EPS next Quarter (2026-07-31): EPS=0.38 | Chg7d=-0.000 | Chg30d=-0.017 | Revisions Net=-8 | Analysts=11
EPS next Year (2027-04-30): EPS=1.70 | Chg7d=-0.001 | Chg30d=-0.033 | Revisions Net=-12 | Growth EPS=-2.4% | Growth Revenue=+1.1%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: -1.00 (0 Up / 8 Down within 30d for Next Quarter)
[Growth] Implied Growth Rate = 2.3% (Discount Rate 7.9% - Earnings Yield 5.7%)
[Growth] Growth Spread = -3.0% (Analyst -0.7% - Implied 2.3%)
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