BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS B (BF.B) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:BF.B - US1156372096 - Common Stock
28.57 USD
+0.67 (+2.4%)
BF.B gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Beverages industry. BF.B has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. BF.B has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years BF.B had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BF.B has a Return On Assets of 10.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: BF.B outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.16%, BF.B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of BF.B (13.57%) is better than 75.76% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BF.B is above the industry average of 10.84%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.57%) for BF.B is above the 3 year average (13.49%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.33% | ||
| ROE | 21.16% | ||
| ROIC | 13.57% |
ROA(3y)11.12%
ROA(5y)12.07%
ROE(3y)24.95%
ROE(5y)27.89%
ROIC(3y)13.49%
ROIC(5y)14.53%
1.3 Margins
BF.B has a Profit Margin of 21.38%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BF.B outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BF.B has declined.
The Operating Margin of BF.B (30.02%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
BF.B's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BF.B has a Gross Margin of 59.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BF.B outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
BF.B's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.38% | ||
| GM | 59.02% |
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%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for BF.B remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BF.B has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BF.B has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BF.B has an Altman-Z score of 4.05. This indicates that BF.B is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BF.B's Altman-Z score of 4.05 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BF.B outperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
BF.B has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.63. This is a neutral value as BF.B would need 4.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BF.B's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.63 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BF.B outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
BF.B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating BF.B is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BF.B has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.59) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.05 |
ROIC/WACC1.75
WACC7.77%
2.3 Liquidity
BF.B has a Current Ratio of 2.79. This indicates that BF.B is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
BF.B has a Current ratio of 2.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. BF.B outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
BF.B has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that BF.B is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BF.B (1.06) is better than 69.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BF.B shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -20.29%.
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 -3.50% in the last year.
BF.B shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.40% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.29%
EPS 3Y-0.77%
EPS 5Y-0.35%
EPS Q2Q%-12.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.5%
Revenue growth 3Y0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y3.4%
Sales Q2Q%-2.84%
3.2 Future
BF.B is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.89% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BF.B will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.13%
EPS Next 2Y1.9%
EPS Next 3Y3.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.18%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.62%
Revenue Next 3Y0.23%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.32, the valuation of BF.B can be described as rather expensive.
BF.B's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.07. BF.B is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.19, which indicates a correct valuation of BF.B.
BF.B's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.08. BF.B is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BF.B.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BF.B indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BF.B is cheaper than 60.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BF.B has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.9%
EPS Next 3Y3.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BF.B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.23%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.05, BF.B pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
BF.B's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.23% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BF.B has a limited annual growth rate of 5.49%.
BF.B has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
BF.B has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.49%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
50.24% 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.
DP50.24%
EPS Next 2Y1.9%
EPS Next 3Y3.89%
NYSE:BF.B (11/21/2025, 10:38:06 AM)
28.57
+0.67 (+2.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.8%
Inst Owner Change9.72%
Ins Owners2.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap13.51B
Revenue(TTM)3.95B
Net Income(TTM)844.00M
Analysts56.8
Price Target32.12 (12.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.23% |
Yearly Dividend0.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.49%
DP50.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.43%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.08%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.43%
Max EPS beat(4)9.71%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.74%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.91%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.93%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.18%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.28%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.24%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.49%
PT rev (1m)-0.79%
PT rev (3m)0.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.19 | ||
| P/S | 3.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.23 | ||
| P/B | 3.39 | ||
| P/tB | 9.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.9 |
EPS(TTM)1.65
EY5.78%
EPS(NY)1.77
Fwd EY6.18%
FCF(TTM)1.24
FCFY4.32%
OCF(TTM)1.57
OCFY5.49%
SpS8.35
BVpS8.44
TBVpS2.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.33% | ||
| ROE | 21.16% | ||
| ROCE | 17.76% | ||
| ROIC | 13.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.55% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.15% | ||
| OM | 30.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.38% | ||
| GM | 59.02% | ||
| FCFM | 14.79% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.63 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.85 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 180.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.98% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 58.25% | ||
| Profit Quality | 69.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.05 |
F-Score4
WACC7.77%
ROIC/WACC1.75
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)-20.29%
EPS 3Y-0.77%
EPS 5Y-0.35%
EPS Q2Q%-12.2%
EPS Next Y-1.13%
EPS Next 2Y1.9%
EPS Next 3Y3.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.5%
Revenue growth 3Y0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y3.4%
Sales Q2Q%-2.84%
Revenue Next Year-5.18%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.62%
Revenue Next 3Y0.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.8%
EBIT growth 3Y0.61%
EBIT growth 5Y1.86%
EBIT Next Year3.53%
EBIT Next 3Y4.23%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y90.85%
FCF growth 3Y-18.93%
FCF growth 5Y-6.56%
OCF growth 1Y46.73%
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.
What is the valuation status for BF.B stock?
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 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS B?
The financial health rating of BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS B (BF.B) is 7 / 10.
Is the dividend of BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS B sustainable?
The dividend rating of BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS B (BF.B) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.24%.