(BF-B) Brown-Forman - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US1156372096

BF-B: Whiskey, Bourbon, Tequila, Vodka, Wine, Cocktails

Brown-Forman Corporation is a global leader in the production and distribution of premium alcoholic beverages. The company specializes in whiskey, spirits, and wine, with a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands such as Jack Daniels, Woodford Reserve, and Old Forester. Its product range spans whiskey-based flavored liqueurs, ready-to-drink cocktails, vodkas, tequilas, gin, brandy, rum, bourbons, and liqueurs. Beyond its core beverage business, the company also generates revenue through the sale of used barrels, bulk whiskey, and wine, as well as contract bottling services.

Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Brown-Forman was founded in 1870 and operates in over a dozen countries, including the United States, Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, Spain, Canada, France, Mexico, Poland, Brazil, Japan, and others. Its products are distributed through a network of retailers, wholesalers, state governments, and provincial governments, ensuring widespread accessibility to its brands. The companys strategic focus on premium and super-premium spirits has enabled it to maintain a strong position in the competitive alcoholic beverage industry.

As of the latest data, Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BF-B) has a market capitalization of $15,089.20M USD, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.32 and a forward P/E of 16.98. The companys return on equity (RoE) stands at 25.87%, indicating strong profitability. Its price-to-book ratio is 4.05, and the price-to-sales ratio is 3.80, reflecting its valuation relative to book value and revenue.

The stocks technical indicators show an average 20-day volume of 2,616,550 shares, with a last price of $34.71. The short-term moving averages (SMA 20 and SMA 50) are at $33.68 and $33.54, respectively, while the long-term SMA 200 is at $40.07. The average true range (ATR) is 1.29, indicating moderate volatility.

Based on the provided and , here is a 3-month forecast: The stock is likely to test the SMA 200 resistance level at $40.07, with potential support at the SMA 50 ($33.54). Given the current price of $34.71 and the upward trend indicated by the SMA 20 ($33.68), the stock may target $36.00 to $40.00 in the next three months, contingent on broader market conditions. The ATR of 1.29 suggests moderate volatility, which could influence price fluctuations.

For more information, visit the companys website at https://www.brown-forman.com.

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BF-B Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 15,939m
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
GiC Sub-Industry Distillers & Vintners
IPO / Inception 1984-09-07

BF-B Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -64.5
Fundamental 55.0
Dividend Rating 53.4
Rel. Strength -34.5
Analysts 3/5
Fair Price Momentum 30.94 USD
Fair Price DCF 38.67 USD

BF-B Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.31%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.58%
Annual Growth 5y 4.65%
Payout Consistency 86.3%

BF-B Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 53.8%
Growth Correlation 12m -72.3%
Growth Correlation 5y -77.4%
CAGR 5y -9.42%
CAGR/Max DD 5y -0.16
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.72
Alpha -34.77
Beta 0.444
Volatility 40.10%
Current Volume 1570.1k
Average Volume 20d 2350k
What is the price of BF-B stocks?
As of April 30, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 34.34 with a total of 1,570,105 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.07%, over one month by +1.18%, over three months by +5.95% and over the past year by -27.97%.
Is Brown-Forman a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Brown-Forman (NYSE:BF-B) is currently (April 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 55.01 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of BF-B as of April 2025 is 30.94. This means that BF-B is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -9.9%.
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.
  • Strong Buy: 2
  • Buy: 3
  • Hold: 10
  • Sell: 3
  • Strong Sell: 2
What are the forecast for BF-B stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, BF-B Brown-Forman will be worth about 33.7 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 34.34. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -2.01%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 40.4 17.7%
Analysts Target Price 40.4 17.7%
ValueRay Target Price 33.7 -2%