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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

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Last: 1/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall BF.B gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated BF.B against 32 industry peers in the Beverages industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making BF.B a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. BF.B is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BF.B was profitable.
In the past year BF.B had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BF.B has always been profitable.
BF.B had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.85%, BF.B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
BF.B's Return On Equity of 19.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BF.B outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.06%, BF.B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% 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 11.65%.
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

The Profit Margin of BF.B (20.83%) is better than 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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BF.B has remained more or less at the same level.
BF.B has a Gross Margin of 59.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BF.B outperforms 84.38% of its industry peers.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BF.B is still 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 3.99 indicates that BF.B is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BF.B's Altman-Z score of 3.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BF.B outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BF.B outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56 indicates that BF.B is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BF.B has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.56) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 4.34
Altman-Z 3.99
ROIC/WACC1.68
WACC7.76%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.97 indicates that BF.B has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.97, BF.B belongs to the best 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.
BF.B has a better Quick ratio (1.17) 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.
Measured over the past years, BF.B shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.35% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BF.B shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.66% in the last year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, BF.B will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.01% on average per year.
BF.B is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y-0.57%
EPS Next 2Y2.18%
EPS Next 3Y4.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.18%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.75%
Revenue Next 3Y0.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.65 indicates a correct valuation of BF.B.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BF.B indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BF.B is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.60. BF.B is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.73, the valuation of BF.B can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BF.B is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BF.B is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.65
Fwd PE 14.73
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BF.B indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BF.B is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BF.B is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.26
EV/EBITDA 11.63
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 3.44%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BF.B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.69. BF.B pays more dividend than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, BF.B pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.44%

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.
The dividend of BF.B decreased 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

NYSE:BF.B (1/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 26.14 0 (0%)

26.14

+0.08 (+0.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)12-04 2025-12-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-03 2026-03-03/bmo
Inst Owners72.77%
Inst Owner Change9.92%
Ins Owners1.9%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.36B
Revenue(TTM)3.89B
Net Income(TTM)810.00M
Analysts56.8
Price Target31.99 (22.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.44%
Yearly Dividend0.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.49%
DP52.84%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.95%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.08%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.83%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.43%
Max EPS beat(4)-2.83%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.78%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.8%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.57%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.37%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.59%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.15%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.08%
PT rev (1m)-0.42%
PT rev (3m)-1.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.49%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.65
Fwd PE 14.73
P/S 3.18
P/FCF 20.26
P/OCF 16.24
P/B 2.99
P/tB 7.98
EV/EBITDA 11.63
EPS(TTM)1.57
EY6.01%
EPS(NY)1.78
Fwd EY6.79%
FCF(TTM)1.29
FCFY4.94%
OCF(TTM)1.61
OCFY6.16%
SpS8.23
BVpS8.74
TBVpS3.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.58
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.85%
ROE 19.59%
ROCE 16.94%
ROIC 13.06%
ROICexc 13.68%
ROICexgc 22.24%
OM 29.65%
PM (TTM) 20.83%
GM 59.12%
FCFM 15.69%
ROA(3y)11.12%
ROA(5y)12.07%
ROE(3y)24.95%
ROE(5y)27.89%
ROIC(3y)13.49%
ROIC(5y)14.53%
ROICexc(3y)14.34%
ROICexc(5y)16.44%
ROICexgc(3y)23.06%
ROICexgc(5y)25.14%
ROCE(3y)17.75%
ROCE(5y)18.87%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.65%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.83%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.23%
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%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 4.34
Debt/EBITDA 1.85
Cap/Depr 173.56%
Cap/Sales 3.88%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 61.37%
Profit Quality 75.31%
Current Ratio 2.97
Quick Ratio 1.17
Altman-Z 3.99
F-Score5
WACC7.76%
ROIC/WACC1.68
Cap/Depr(3y)227.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)185.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.82%
Profit Quality(3y)49.63%
Profit Quality(5y)65.74%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.94%
EPS 3Y-0.77%
EPS 5Y-0.35%
EPS Q2Q%-14.55%
EPS Next Y-0.57%
EPS Next 2Y2.18%
EPS Next 3Y4.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.66%
Revenue growth 3Y0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y3.4%
Sales Q2Q%-5.39%
Revenue Next Year-5.18%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.75%
Revenue Next 3Y0.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2.76%
EBIT growth 3Y0.61%
EBIT growth 5Y1.86%
EBIT Next Year2.67%
EBIT Next 3Y3.84%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y177.27%
FCF growth 3Y-18.93%
FCF growth 5Y-6.56%
OCF growth 1Y80.76%
OCF growth 3Y-13.87%
OCF growth 5Y-3.75%

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%.