Brown-FormanMEX:BFB 69 Buyback Yield % is 3.35 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates MEX:BFB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN707.72. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 61 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Brown-Forman ranks better than 85.25% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Brown-Forman's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:BFB vs MGPI, SNDL, AGCC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Brown-Forman's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Brown-Forman Buyback Yield % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Brown-Forman's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brown-Forman's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.35 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Brown-Forman and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, Brown-Forman's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 5.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #9 out of 61 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Brown-Forman's Buyback Yield % too high?
Brown-Forman's current Buyback Yield % of 3.35 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 5.81. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Brown-Forman's value of 3.35 is 16650% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #9 out of 61 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brown-Forman has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brown-Forman's Buyback Yield % compare to MGPI and SNDL?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #9 out of 61 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Brown-Forman in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Brown-Forman's value of 3.35 is 16650% above this benchmark. Historically, Brown-Forman's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 5.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 0.02, Brown-Forman has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.02, based on 61 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brown-Forman's current Buyback Yield % of 3.35 is 16650% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Brown-Forman and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brown-Forman's current Buyback Yield % is 3.35, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 1.77. 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?
Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB) has a current Buyback Yield % of 3.35. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN707.72, compared to a current price of MXN455.44 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.35, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 16650% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.02. Brown-Forman's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.35 as of Jul. 09, 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 (MEX:BFB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brown-Forman stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN455.44 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN707.72.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BFB:
Buyback Yield %: 3.35 (89% above median its 10-year median of 1.77)
GF Value™: MXN707.72 vs. price of MXN455.44 (35.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16650% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#9 of 61)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BFB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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