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BROWN FORMAN CORP (BF-A) earns a Piotroski F-score of 6/9 (mixed financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the safe zone. It pays a dividend yielding 3.30% (safety: moderate). FY2026 revenue was $5.1B at a 14.1% net margin.
Quality score trend · recomputed for each fiscal year
Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
Beneish M-score: -2.65 — low (below −2.22 — no manipulation red flag) . A statistical screen for earnings manipulation, not proof — and it doesn't apply to most banks/insurers.
Forward estimates · earnings calendar →
Consensus analyst estimates and scheduled dates — forward-looking, may change.
How it ranks in Manufacturing · percentile among 1957 companies
Percentile vs other Manufacturing companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 6/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · safe zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.35 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.633 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.127 |
| Equity / liabilities | 1.038 |
Sector peers · similar-size Manufacturing companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF-A | BROWN FORMAN CORP | 6/9 | 6.3 | 18.1 | +0.5% |
| PRMB | Primo Brands Corp | 6/9 | 0.03 | 150.6 | +29.3% |
| STZ | CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. | 6/9 | 3.57 | 14.9 | -11% |
| BRCC | BRC Inc. | 4/9 | -1.63 | — | +1.7% |
| CWGL | Crimson Wine Group, Ltd | 6/9 | 8.3 | 143.3 | -10.8% |
| MALG | MICROALLIANCE GROUP INC. | 4/9 | — | 57.4 | — |
| WVVI | WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC | — | 3.51 | — | -6.5% |
About BROWN FORMAN CORP
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.
FAQ
Is BF-A financially healthy?
BROWN FORMAN CORP's Piotroski F-score is 6/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the safe zone.
Does BF-A pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. BROWN FORMAN CORP pays a dividend yielding about 3.30% with a 59.7% payout ratio, rated “moderate” for safety.
How profitable is BF-A?
In FY2026, BROWN FORMAN CORP had a net margin of 14.1% and a return on equity of 17.8%.
Is BF-A overvalued or undervalued?
BROWN FORMAN CORP trades at about 18.6× trailing earnings — below its 10-year norm (10-year range 17.5×–39.9×, median 34.5×). Stocktoria reports the data, not buy/sell advice.
Is BF-A a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on BROWN FORMAN CORP: a Piotroski F-score of 6/9, an Altman Z″ in the safe zone, a P/E of about 18.1×, a dividend yield of 3.30%. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2026-04-30. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.