Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB) Cash Flow from Operations: MXN17,788 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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MEX:BFB Brown-Forman Corp MEX:BFB
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GF Value MXN636.19
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What is Brown-Forman Cash Flow from Operations?

Brown-Forman MEX:BFB 61 Cash Flow from Operations is MXN17,788 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:BFB with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN636.19. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the three months ended in Apr. 2026, Brown-Forman's Net Income From Continuing Operations was MXN946 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was MXN420 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was MXN1,594 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was MXN-140 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was MXN0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was MXN0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was MXN175 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was MXN2,102 Mil. In all, Brown-Forman's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN5,097 Mil.


Brown-Forman  (MEX:BFB) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

Brown-Forman's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN946 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

Brown-Forman's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN420 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

Brown-Forman's change in working capital for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN1,594 Mil. It means Brown-Forman's working capital increased by MXN1,594 Mil from Jan. 2026 to Apr. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

Brown-Forman's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN-140 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

Brown-Forman's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

Brown-Forman's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Brown-Forman's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN175 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

Brown-Forman's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN2,102 Mil.


Brown-Forman Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Brown-Forman Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brown-Forman's Cash Flow from Operations 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.

Brown-Forman Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Brown-Forman Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Cash Flow from Operations
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Brown-Forman Quarterly Data
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Brown-Forman Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

Brown-Forman's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Brown-Forman's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN17,788 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of MXN17,788 Mil mean?
Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB) has a Cash Flow from Operations of MXN17,788 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Brown-Forman and its competitors.
Is Brown-Forman's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Brown-Forman's current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN17,788 Mil. Overall, Brown-Forman has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brown-Forman's Cash Flow from Operations compare to MGPI and AGCC?
Brown-Forman's Cash Flow from Operations of MXN17,788 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 Cash Flow from Operations for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations 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 Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Brown-Forman and its competitors. Brown-Forman's current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN17,788 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?
Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of MXN17,788 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN636.19, compared to a current price of MXN455.44 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN17,788 Mil. Brown-Forman's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB), the current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN17,788 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 (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 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN636.19.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BFB:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: MXN17,788 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN636.19 vs. price of MXN455.44 (28.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

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 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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