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

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

Spirits, Wines, Whiskey, Vodkas, Tequilas, Bourbons, Liqueurs

BF-B EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of BF-B over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-07-31": 0.4, "2020-10-31": 0.5, "2021-01-31": 0.45, "2021-04-30": 0.25, "2021-07-31": 0.4, "2021-10-31": 0.49, "2022-01-31": 0.54, "2022-04-30": 0.31, "2022-07-31": 0.52, "2022-10-31": 0.47, "2023-01-31": 0.25, "2023-04-30": 0.43, "2023-07-31": 0.48, "2023-10-31": 0.5, "2024-01-31": 0.6, "2024-04-30": 0.56, "2024-07-31": 0.41, "2024-10-31": 0.55, "2025-01-31": 0.57, "2025-04-30": 0.31, "2025-07-31": 0.36,

BF-B Revenue

Revenue of BF-B over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-07-31: 753, 2020-10-31: 985, 2021-01-31: 911, 2021-04-30: 812, 2021-07-31: 906, 2021-10-31: 994, 2022-01-31: 1037, 2022-04-30: 996, 2022-07-31: 1007, 2022-10-31: 1094, 2023-01-31: 1081, 2023-04-30: 1046, 2023-07-31: 1038, 2023-10-31: 1107, 2024-01-31: 1069, 2024-04-30: 964, 2024-07-31: 951, 2024-10-31: 1095, 2025-01-31: 1035, 2025-04-30: 894, 2025-07-31: 924,

Description: BF-B Brown-Forman

Brown-Forman Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium spirits and wines, boasting a diverse portfolio of renowned brands such as Jack Daniels, Woodford Reserve, and Herradura. The companys extensive global presence spans across multiple regions, including the United States, Europe, and Latin America, with a strong distribution network that caters to both retail customers and consumers.

The companys brand portfolio is a significant strength, with many of its brands holding a premium position in their respective categories. The Jack Daniels brand, in particular, is a global icon, and its continued growth and expansion into new markets are crucial to the companys success. Other notable brands, such as Woodford Reserve and Old Forester, also contribute to the companys premium spirits offerings.

From a financial perspective, Brown-Forman Corporation has demonstrated a commitment to generating strong returns on equity, with a Return on Equity (ROE) of 23.19%. The companys dividend yield and payout ratio are also worth monitoring, as they indicate the companys ability to return value to shareholders. Additionally, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, gross margin, and operating margin will be essential in evaluating the companys future prospects.

To further analyze the companys prospects, it is essential to examine its operational efficiency, including its ability to manage production costs, optimize its supply chain, and invest in effective marketing strategies. The companys ability to innovate and expand its product portfolio, as well as its capacity to navigate the complex and evolving regulatory landscape of the spirits industry, will also be critical in driving long-term success.

BF-B Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 13,128m
Sub-Industry Distillers & Vintners
IPO / Inception 1984-09-07

BF-B Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -87.4%
Fundamental 61.6%
Dividend Rating 56.4%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -49.3%
Analyst Rating 3.0 of 5

BF-B Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.98%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.29%
Annual Growth 5y 4.65%
Payout Consistency 96.2%
Payout Ratio 50.7%

BF-B Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 43%
Growth Correlation 12m -85.7%
Growth Correlation 5y -90.6%
CAGR 5y -26.12%
CAGR/Max DD 3y -0.41
CAGR/Mean DD 3y -0.92
Sharpe Ratio 12m -1.42
Alpha -58.88
Beta 0.993
Volatility 38.69%
Current Volume 3387.8k
Average Volume 20d 3448.7k
Stop Loss 26.1 (-4.6%)
Signal -1.01

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.0

Net Income (844.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 236.9m TTM)
FCFTA 0.07 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 2.20pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 67.91% (prev 59.45%; Δ 8.46pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.09 (>3.0%) and CFO 741.0m <= Net Income 844.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (2.23b) to EBITDA (1.25b) ratio: 1.78 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 2.79 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (473.0m) change vs 12m ago 0.00% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 59.02% (prev 59.64%; Δ -0.63pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 48.22% (prev 49.86%; Δ -1.64pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 10.11 (EBITDA TTM 1.25b / Interest Expense TTM 115.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 6.11

(A) 0.33 = (Total Current Assets 4.18b - Total Current Liabilities 1.50b) / Total Assets 8.17b
(B) 0.57 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 4.67b / Total Assets 8.17b
(C) 0.14 = EBIT TTM 1.16b / Avg Total Assets 8.19b
(D) 1.09 = Book Value of Equity 4.55b / Total Liabilities 4.18b
Total Rating: 6.11 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 61.64

1. Piotroski 5.0pt = 0.0
2. FCF Yield 3.80% = 1.90
3. FCF Margin 14.79% = 3.70
4. Debt/Equity 0.68 = 2.28
5. Debt/Ebitda 2.16 = -0.31
6. ROIC - WACC 5.70% = 7.12
7. RoE 21.77% = 1.81
8. Rev. Trend -67.96% = -5.10
9. EPS Trend 4.68% = 0.23

What is the price of BF-B shares?

As of September 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 27.36 with a total of 3,387,784 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.83%, over one month by -9.38%, over three months by +6.38% and over the past year by -39.69%.

Is Brown-Forman a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Brown-Forman is currently (September 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 61.64 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of BF-B is around 20.47 USD . This means that BF-B is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -25.18%.

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 forecasts/targets for the BF-B price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 31.7 16%
Analysts Target Price 31.7 16%
ValueRay Target Price 22.8 -16.8%

Last update: 2025-09-10 02:42

BF-B Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 13.13b (13.13b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 471.0m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 15.4134
P/E Forward = 16.835
P/S = 3.3252
P/B = 3.2706
P/EG = 3.9081
Beta = 0.515
Revenue TTM = 3.95b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.16b USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.25b USD
Long Term Debt = 2.08b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 626.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 2.70b USD (Calculated: Short Term 626.0m + Long Term 2.08b)
Net Debt = 2.23b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 15.36b USD (13.13b + Debt 2.70b - CCE 471.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 10.11 (Ebit TTM 1.16b / Interest Expense TTM 115.0m)
FCF Yield = 3.80% (FCF TTM 584.0m / Enterprise Value 15.36b)
FCF Margin = 14.79% (FCF TTM 584.0m / Revenue TTM 3.95b)
Net Margin = 21.38% (Net Income TTM 844.0m / Revenue TTM 3.95b)
Gross Margin = 59.02% ((Revenue TTM 3.95b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.62b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 3.37 (Enterprise Value 15.36b / Book Value Of Equity 4.55b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.93% (Interest Expense 25.0m / Debt 2.70b)
Taxrate = 19.61% (212.0m / 1.08b)
NOPAT = 934.9m (EBIT 1.16b * (1 - 19.61%))
Current Ratio = 2.79 (Total Current Assets 4.18b / Total Current Liabilities 1.50b)
Debt / Equity = 0.68 (Debt 2.70b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 3.99b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.16 (Net Debt 2.23b / EBITDA 1.25b)
Debt / FCF = 4.62 (Debt 2.70b / FCF TTM 584.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 3.88b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 10.33% (Net Income 844.0m, Total Assets 8.17b )
RoE = 21.77% (Net Income TTM 844.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 3.88b)
RoCE = 19.54% (Ebit 1.16b / (Equity 3.88b + L.T.Debt 2.08b))
RoIC = 13.85% (NOPAT 934.9m / Invested Capital 6.75b)
WACC = 8.15% (E(13.13b)/V(15.83b) * Re(9.67%)) + (D(2.70b)/V(15.83b) * Rd(0.93%) * (1-Tc(0.20)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -84.85 | Cagr: -0.14%
Discount Rate = 9.67% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 71.53% ; FCFE base≈512.8m ; Y1≈484.2m ; Y5≈457.8m
Fair Price DCF = 20.52 (DCF Value 6.23b / Shares Outstanding 303.6m; 5y FCF grow -7.22% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 4.68 | EPS CAGR: -9.24% | SUE: -0.14 | # QB: False
Revenue Correlation: -67.96 | Revenue CAGR: -5.96%

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