BROWN-FORMAN CORP-CLASS B (BF.B) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:BF.B • US1156372096
29.26 USD
-0.69 (-2.3%)
At close: Feb 17, 2026
29.26 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/17/2026, 8:04:00 PM
BF.B gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years BF.B has 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 9.85%. 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 19.59%, BF.B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.70% 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 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BF.B is above the industry average of 11.40%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)13.4%
ROIC(5y)14.48%
1.3 Margins
- BF.B has a Profit Margin of 20.83%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BF.B outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
- BF.B's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- BF.B has a better Operating Margin (29.65%) than 93.94% of its industry peers.
- BF.B's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 59.12%, BF.B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BF.B has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.83% | ||
| GM | 59.12% |
OM growth 3Y-0.41%
OM growth 5Y-1.88%
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.
- BF.B has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- BF.B has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- BF.B has an Altman-Z score of 4.21. This indicates that BF.B is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.21, BF.B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.76% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.34, BF.B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- BF.B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating BF.B is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of BF.B (0.56) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.69
WACC7.72%
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.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.97, BF.B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- BF.B has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that BF.B is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.17, BF.B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for BF.B have decreased strongly by -25.94% in the last year.
- BF.B shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.35% yearly.
- BF.B shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.66%.
- 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)-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
- BF.B is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.70% yearly.
- BF.B is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.03% yearly.
EPS Next Y-0.84%
EPS Next 2Y2.01%
EPS Next 3Y3.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.04%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.7%
Revenue Next 3Y0.03%
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.
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.64 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BF.B.
- BF.B's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BF.B is cheaper than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.16. BF.B is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.54, the valuation of BF.B can be described as correct.
- BF.B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BF.B is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.10. BF.B is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BF.B is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BF.B is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BF.B has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.01%
EPS Next 3Y3.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BF.B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.01%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.62, BF.B pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- BF.B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
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
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.
- The dividend of BF.B is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP52.84%
EPS Next 2Y2.01%
EPS Next 3Y3.7%
29.26
-0.69 (-2.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)12-04 2025-12-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-04 2026-03-04/bmo
Inst Owners75.1%
Inst Owner Change4.23%
Ins Owners1.95%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap13.55B
Revenue(TTM)3.89B
Net Income(TTM)810.00M
Analysts53.33
Price Target31.67 (8.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
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)-1%
PT rev (3m)-1.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.54 | ||
| P/S | 3.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.81 | ||
| P/B | 3.28 | ||
| P/tB | 8.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.88 |
EPS(TTM)1.57
EY5.37%
EPS(NY)1.77
Fwd EY6.05%
FCF(TTM)1.32
FCFY4.5%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY5.61%
SpS8.4
BVpS8.92
TBVpS3.34
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.76
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)13.4%
ROIC(5y)14.48%
ROICexc(3y)14.25%
ROICexc(5y)16.39%
ROICexgc(3y)22.92%
ROICexgc(5y)25.06%
ROCE(3y)17.63%
ROCE(5y)18.8%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.76%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.6%
OM growth 3Y-0.41%
OM growth 5Y-1.88%
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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.21 |
F-Score5
WACC7.72%
ROIC/WACC1.69
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-0.84%
EPS Next 2Y2.01%
EPS Next 3Y3.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.66%
Revenue growth 3Y0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y3.4%
Sales Q2Q%-5.39%
Revenue Next Year-5.04%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.7%
Revenue Next 3Y0.03%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2.76%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.06%
EBIT growth 5Y1.46%
EBIT Next Year2.67%
EBIT Next 3Y3.52%
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 4 / 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%.