Brown Forman (BF-A) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Brown Forman

NYSE•Consumer Defensive•Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries

$27.13-0.79(-0.03%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$12.32B

P/E

17.1x

P/S

2.4x

P/B

3.1x

Brown-Forman Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distills, bottles, imports, exports, markets, and sells a variety of alcohol beverages. The company provides spirits, wines, whiskey spirits, whiskey-based flavored liqueurs, ready-to-drink cocktails, ready-to-pour products, vodkas, tequilas, gin, brandy, rum, bourbons, and liqueurs. The company offers its products primarily under the Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Gentleman Jack, Herradura, el Jimador, Fords Gin, The Glendronach, Chambord, Coopers' Craft, Diplomático, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, and Slane brands. It is also involved in the sale of used barrels, and bulk whiskey and wine; and provision of contract bottling services. The company serves retail customers and consumers through distributors and state governments; and retailers, wholesalers, and provincial governments directly. It operates in the United States, Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, Spain, France, Mexico, Poland, Brazil, Türkiye, and internationally. Brown-Forman Corporation was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

How this company scores

GoodMetricSide Score: 71/100

Strongest: Cash & Earnings Quality (23/25); weakest: Growth (11/25).

Profitability19/25

Growth11/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags18/25

Cash & Earnings Quality23/25

Strengths

Rising free cash flowStrong marginsHigh ROEInterest easily covered

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 17.1x5y range 15.5x – 30.9x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 2.4x5y range 2.3x – 4.7x

Currently below its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 3.1x5y range 2.9x – 8.9x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

Some Concerns

Margin Pressure

Watch

Operating margins declined 10.3% — watch for continued compression, which may signal competitive or cost pressure.

Earnings Quality

Watch

FCF/Net Income has dropped below 0.7x in 3 quarters — monitor for earnings quality deterioration.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $12.32B

Metrics at a Glance

as of July 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $5.07B
Q. Revenue: $1.18B
TTM EBITDA: $1.09B
TTM Op. Income: $993.00M
Q. Op. Income: $252.00M
TTM Net Income: $721.00M
Q. Net Income: $176.00M
EPS: $0.38
Shares Out.: $458.82M

$5.07B in TTM revenue grew 0.7% YoY, reaching $1.18B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $1.09B and TTM operating income of $993.00M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $721.00M means revenue is converting into profit. Over the past year, TTM revenue is up 1% — a weakening trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 46.5%
EBITDA Margin: 23.3%
Op. Margin: 21.3%
Net Margin: 14.9%

Op. margin of 21.3% is down 0.5% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at 14.9% and gross margin of 46.5% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Over the past year, operating margin is down 2% — an improving trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 17.1x
P/S Ratio: 2.4x
P/B Ratio: 3.1x

At 17.1x P/E, the stock trades within typical market levels. P/S of 2.4x and P/B of 3.1x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Across the last 8 quarters, P/E has risen for 3 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $7.83B
Cash: $301.00M
Long-Term Debt: $2.08B
Book Value: $3.97B
D/E Ratio: 0.5
Debt/EBITDA: 7.6

With $7.83B in assets and $2.08B in long-term debt, D/E is 0.5and book value is $3.97B — a conservative capital structure with a cushion to weather downturns. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has risen for 3 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $173.00M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $925.00M
FCF Margin: 18.2%
FCF / Net Income: 1.3

TTM FCF of $925.00M on $173.00M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.3x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has risen for 5 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.