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BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS B (BF.B) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BF.B - US1156372096 - Common Stock

26.9 USD
+0.59 (+2.24%)
Last: 1/29/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

BF.B gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 32 industry peers in the Beverages industry. BF.B scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. BF.B has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BF.B was profitable.
  • BF.B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years BF.B has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years BF.B always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BF.B Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBF.B Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • BF.B's Return On Assets of 9.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BF.B outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 19.59%, BF.B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.06%, BF.B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BF.B is in line with the industry average of 11.62%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.85%
ROE 19.59%
ROIC 13.06%
ROA(3y)11.12%
ROA(5y)12.07%
ROE(3y)24.95%
ROE(5y)27.89%
ROIC(3y)13.49%
ROIC(5y)14.53%
BF.B Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBF.B Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • BF.B has a Profit Margin of 20.83%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BF.B outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
  • BF.B's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • BF.B has a Operating Margin of 29.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BF.B outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
  • BF.B's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 59.12%, BF.B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BF.B's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 29.65%
PM (TTM) 20.83%
GM 59.12%
OM growth 3Y0.25%
OM growth 5Y-1.49%
PM growth 3Y0.86%
PM growth 5Y-2.33%
GM growth 3Y-1.02%
GM growth 5Y-1.4%
BF.B Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBF.B Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BF.B is creating some value.
  • BF.B has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BF.B has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BF.B has an improved debt to assets ratio.
BF.B Yearly Shares OutstandingBF.B Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
BF.B Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBF.B Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.04 indicates that BF.B is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.04, BF.B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BF.B has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.34. This is a neutral value as BF.B would need 4.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • BF.B has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.34. This is in the better half of the industry: BF.B outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • BF.B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating BF.B is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.56, BF.B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 4.34
Altman-Z 4.04
ROIC/WACC1.66
WACC7.85%
BF.B Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBF.B Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • BF.B has a Current Ratio of 2.97. This indicates that BF.B is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.97, BF.B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.17 indicates that BF.B should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of BF.B (1.17) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.97
Quick Ratio 1.17
BF.B Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBF.B Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for BF.B have decreased strongly by -25.94% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.35% on average over the past years.
  • BF.B shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.66%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.40% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.94%
EPS 3Y-0.77%
EPS 5Y-0.35%
EPS Q2Q%-14.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.66%
Revenue growth 3Y0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y3.4%
Sales Q2Q%-5.39%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.01% on average over the next years.
  • BF.B is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y-0.66%
EPS Next 2Y2.18%
EPS Next 3Y4.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.73%
Revenue Next 3Y0.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
BF.B Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBF.B Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B
BF.B Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBF.B Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.13, BF.B is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BF.B is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • BF.B is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.15 indicates a correct valuation of BF.B.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BF.B is valued a bit cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BF.B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.72.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.13
Fwd PE 15.15
BF.B Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBF.B Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BF.B, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BF.B is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.85
EV/EBITDA 11.95
BF.B Per share dataBF.B EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of BF.B may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.18%
EPS Next 3Y4.01%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • BF.B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.31%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • BF.B's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.66.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BF.B pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.31%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BF.B has a limited annual growth rate of 5.49%.
  • BF.B has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • BF.B has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.49%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
BF.B Yearly Dividends per shareBF.B Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 52.84% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BF.B. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • BF.B's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP52.84%
EPS Next 2Y2.18%
EPS Next 3Y4.01%
BF.B Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBF.B Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
BF.B Dividend Payout.BF.B Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BF.B Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS B / BF.B FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for BF.B stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BF.B.


Can you provide the valuation status for BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS B?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS B (BF.B). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of BF.B stock?

BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS B (BF.B) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS B (BF.B) stock?

The financial health rating of BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS B (BF.B) is 7 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BF.B stock?

The dividend rating of BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS B (BF.B) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 52.84%.