BROWN FORMAN CORP (BF-A) Financial Ratio Screen
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Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period used: April 2026. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.
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Business activity evidence
Business exclusion flag
The supplied classification (Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries) matches a prohibited-activity category.
Revenue segments: Not yet checked against an SEC annual filing.
Profile description reviewed: 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.
Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website · SEC issuer filings
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Published-ratio reproductions (not certifications)
The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style leverage reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.
Based on financial data from April 2026
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI | Excluded — Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries | BUSINESS EXCLUSION FLAG* | |||
| FTSE | Excluded — Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries | BUSINESS EXCLUSION FLAG* | |||
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 60.5% | |
| Operating Margin | 23.2% | |
| Net Margin | 18.2% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 17.8% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 8.6% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.0B |
| Free Cash Flow | $893M |
| Total Debt | $2.5B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 65.0 |
| Current Ratio | 3.2 |
| Total Assets | $7.9B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $29.35 |
| 50-Day MA | $27.63 |
| 200-Day MA | $27.57 |
| Avg Volume | 159K |
| Beta | 0.3 |
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52-Week Range
$23.01
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Financial data provenance and verification
The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-08-26 for the financial period April 2026. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.
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Verification rule: check debt, cash, receivables, revenue and interest income against the latest primary filing before relying on an automated ratio.
About BROWN FORMAN CORP (BF-A)
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BROWN FORMAN CORP (BF-A) halal to invest in?
The current automated result is Financial criteria not met or an activity exclusion was detected. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.
What is BROWN FORMAN CORP's debt ratio?
BROWN FORMAN CORP's debt ratio is not available in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.
What are BROWN FORMAN CORP's key financial metrics?
BROWN FORMAN CORP has a market capitalization of USD 13270M in its listing currency, trailing P/E ratio of 19.2, and revenue of $3.9B. The company maintains a gross margin of 60.5% and a net margin of 18.2%. Return on equity stands at 17.8%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period: April 2026. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.
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