Brown-Forman (MIL:1BFB) Beginning Cash Position: €327 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)

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MIL:1BFB Brown-Forman Corp MIL:1BFB
47 GF Score
Price €24.31
GF Value €34.51
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Brown-Forman Beginning Cash Position?

Brown-Forman MIL:1BFB 47 Beginning Cash Position is €327 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1BFB with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Brown-Forman's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €327 Mil.

Brown-Forman's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Oct. 2025 (€405 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (€271 Mil) but then increased from Jan. 2026 (€271 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (€327 Mil).

Brown-Forman's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Apr. 2024 (€349 Mil) to Apr. 2025 (€389 Mil) but then declined from Apr. 2025 (€389 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (€380 Mil).

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Brown-Forman Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Brown-Forman Beginning Cash Position Chart

Brown-Forman Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Beginning Cash Position
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Brown-Forman Quarterly Data
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Brown-Forman Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of €327 Mil mean?
Brown-Forman (MIL:1BFB) has a Beginning Cash Position of €327 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Brown-Forman and its competitors.
Is Brown-Forman's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Brown-Forman's current Beginning Cash Position is €327 Mil. Overall, Brown-Forman has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brown-Forman's Beginning Cash Position compare to MGPI and AGCC?
Brown-Forman's Beginning Cash Position of €327 Mil can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Brown-Forman and its competitors. Brown-Forman's current Beginning Cash Position is €327 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brown-Forman stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brown-Forman (MIL:1BFB) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.51, compared to a current price of €24.31 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is €327 Mil. Brown-Forman's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brown-Forman (MIL:1BFB), the current Beginning Cash Position is €327 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Brown-Forman (MIL:1BFB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brown-Forman stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €24.31 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €34.51. GuruFocus considers Brown-Forman to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1BFB:

  • Beginning Cash Position: €327 Mil
  • GF Value™: €34.51 vs. price of €24.31 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1BFB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Brown-Forman Business Description

Address 850 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY, USA, 40210
Brown-Forman is a US-based manufacturer of premium distilled spirits. It generates over 70% of its revenue in the whiskey category, under well-known Tennessee whiskey brand Jack Daniel's and bourbon brands Woodford Reserve and Old Forester. It also manufactures and distributes tequila, vodka, rum, gin, and premium wines. The company generated 44% of fiscal 2025 sales from the US, while the bulk of international revenue comes from Europe, Australia, and Latin America. The Brown family controls over 50% of the economic interests and 67% of the voting power in the company.
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