Brown Forman Inc

Brown Forman Inc

29.60
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+1.56
(+5.56%)
1.52EPS
18.97P/E
13.55BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of July 31, 2026, Brown-Forman Corporation Class B carries a market capitalization of 13.55B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 15.69B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap13.55B
Enterprise Value15.69B

Important Dates

Brown-Forman Corporation Class B's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 9, 2026.

Earnings Date12/9/2026

Share Statistics

As of July 31, 2026, Brown-Forman Corporation Class B has 469.80M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding469.80M

Valuation Ratios

As of July 31, 2026, Brown-Forman Corporation Class B trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.97. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.49, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 3.41.

PE Ratio18.97
PS Ratio3.49
PB Ratio3.41
P/TBV Ratio8.92
P/FCF Ratio14.81
P/OCF Ratio13.50

Enterprise Valuation

As of July 31, 2026, Brown-Forman Corporation Class B trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 14.45 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 4.01 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 15.81 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Brown-Forman Corporation Class B trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 15.57, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 15.69B versus a market cap of 13.55B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales4.01
EV / EBITDA14.45
EV / EBIT15.81
EV / FCF15.57

Financial Position

As of July 31, 2026, Brown-Forman Corporation Class B maintains a current ratio of 3.26, meaning it holds 3.3x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 61.53, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 10.54 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio3.26
Quick Ratio0.93
Debt / Equity61.53
Debt / EBITDA2.25
Interest Coverage10.54

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Brown-Forman Corporation Class B posted a return on equity (ROE) of 18.12, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 12.12 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 9.01, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 12.28, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 790,909.09 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 4,950.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 0.60 indicates how many times Brown-Forman Corporation Class B sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)18.12
Return on Assets (ROA)9.01
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)12.12
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)12.28
Revenue Per Employee790,909.09
Employee Count4,950.00
Inventory Turnover0.60

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Brown-Forman Corporation Class B recorded 173.00M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 19.35, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 894.00M, leaving 721.00M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax173.00M
Effective Tax Rate19.35

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Brown-Forman Corporation Class B's stock has gained approximately 4.22% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 27.14, while the 200-day moving average is 26.95.

52-Week Price Change4.22%
50-Day Moving Average27.14
200-Day Moving Average26.95

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Brown-Forman Corporation Class B generated 3.92B in revenue and converted that into 721.00M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.52. EBITDA reached 1.09B, while operating income came in at 1.13B.

Revenue3.92B
Gross Profit2.38B
Operating Income1.13B
Pretax Income894.00M
Net Income721.00M
EBITDA1.09B
EBIT993.00M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)1.52

Balance Sheet

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As of July 31, 2026, Brown-Forman Corporation Class B holds 301.00M in cash and equivalents against 2.44B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 2.14B. Total book value stands at 3.97B, with working capital of 2.75B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents301.00M
Total Debt2.44B
Net Debt2.14B
Equity (Book Value)3.97B
Book Value Per Share8.45
Working Capital2.75B

Cash Flow

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Brown-Forman Corporation Class B produced 1.01B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. After subtracting -88.00M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 925.00M - equivalent to 1.95 per share.

Operating Cash Flow1.01B
Capital Expenditures-88.00M
Free Cash Flow925.00M
FCF Per Share1.95

Margins

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Brown-Forman Corporation Class B posted a gross margin of 60.66, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 28.91 and net profit margin of 18.42 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin60.66
Operating Margin28.91
Pretax Margin22.84
Profit Margin18.42
EBITDA Margin27.74

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Brown-Forman Corporation Class B paid dividends of 0.90 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 59.08 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 6.75, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 8.12, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Brown-Forman Corporation Class B shareholders.

Dividend Per Share0.90
Payout Ratio59.08
Shareholder Yield8.12
FCF Yield6.75

Stock Splits

Brown-Forman Corporation Class B's most recent stock split took place on March 1, 2018 with a 4:5 split ratio.

Last Split Date3/1/2018
Split Ratio4:5

Scores

As of July 31, 2026, Brown-Forman Corporation Class B has an Altman Z-Score of 5.44, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score5.44