Valuation dashboard for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) with P/E 18.92, P/B 3.35, EV/EBITDA 14.3 and dividend yield 3.19%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Consumer Defensive companies.
Brown-Forman Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, operates globally within the alcoholic beverage industry. The company is actively involved in the production, distillation, bottling, international trade (importing and exporting), marketing, and sale of a diverse portfolio of alcoholic products. Its extensive offerings encompass a wide variety of spirits, wines, and whiskey products, including specialty whiskey spirits and flavored whiskey liqueurs.
What would it be worth at its usual multiples?
Versus its usual multiples: cheap · Current P/E 18.9× · Multiples range: $33.57 · $53.66.
At the decade median (35.1×) $54 (+85 %); at its sector median (21.9×) $34 (+16 %). Implied price from applying the reference multiples to today's earnings (or book value, or FFO) per share. Not a fair value: it is where the stock would trade at its usual multiples.
Analysis Summary
Brown-Forman Corporation reported revenue of $3.93B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 2.6%. Net income reached $715.0M, with a -4.6% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 60.7%, operating margin 28.6%, net margin 18.4%.
At $28.95 (closing price, November 3, 2026), BF-B trades at a P/E of 18.92 and an ROE of 17.80%. Market capitalisation stands at $13.4B, placing it among large-cap names.
Balance sheet quality for BF-B: debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, current ratio of 3.26 over the last 12 months. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 18.92 |
| Price / Book | 3.35 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.3 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF-B | Brown-Forman Corporation | $13.4B | 18.92 | 3.35 | 17.8% |
| ABEV | Ambev S.A. | $41.2B | 14.05 | 2.43 | 17.6% |
| DEO | Diageo plc | $52.3B | 29.92 | 4.75 | 15.5% |
| STZ | Constellation Brands, Inc. | $23.4B | 12.39 | 2.79 | 23.6% |
| TAP | Molson Coors Beverage Company | $7.8B | 0.78 | -22.6% | |
| SAM | The Boston Beer Company, Inc. | $2.2B | 3.00 | -9.8% |
Price
| Price | $28.95 (closing price, November 3, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $13.4B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 17.80% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 12.96% |
| Return on Assets | 9.21% |
| Gross Margin | 60.66% |
| Operating Margin | 28.61% |
| Net Margin | 18.42% |
Related companies: ABEV · DEO · STZ · TAP · SAM
Explore sector: Consumer Defensive · Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
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