Brown-Forman Corporation
BF-BConsumer DefensiveNASDAQBeverages - Wineries & Distilleries
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Daily timeframeBrown-Forman Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distills, bottles, imports, exports, markets, and sells a variety of alcohol beverages. The company carries a $11.74B market cap, placing it firmly in the large-cap category. 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.
Market Cap
$11.74B
Beta
0.34
P/E (TTM)
16.72
P/E (Fwd)
14.92
EPS (TTM)
$1.53
EPS (Fwd)
$1.71
ROE
17.8%
ROA
8.6%
Cash
$308.0M
Total Debt
$2.61B
Free CF
$739.6M
52W Change
-11.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, BF-B has $308.0M in cash with $2.61B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Annual free cash flow of $739.6M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 17.8% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 8.6% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $3.93B (2022) to $3.93B (2026).
The relatively low beta of 0.34 suggests BF-B is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Brown-Forman Corporation carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Brown-Forman Corporation and its sector.