Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB) Days Payable: 139.16 (As of Apr. 2026) — 181% Above Median


MEX:BFB Brown-Forman Corp MEX:BFB
65 GF Score
Price MXN455.44
GF Value MXN697.44
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What is Brown-Forman Days Payable?

Brown-Forman MEX:BFB 65 Days Payable is 139.16 as of Apr. 2026, which is 181% above its 10-year median of 49.58. GuruFocus rates MEX:BFB with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN697.44. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 202 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Brown-Forman ranks better than 64.36% on this metric.

Brown-Forman's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN9,109 Mil. Brown-Forman's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN5,973 Mil. Hence, Brown-Forman's Days Payable for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 139.16.

The historical rank and industry rank for Brown-Forman's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:BFB' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.45   Med: 49.58   Max: 130.93
Current: 130.93

During the past 13 years, Brown-Forman's highest Days Payable was 130.93. The lowest was 40.45. And the median was 49.58.

MEX:BFB's Days Payable is ranked better than
64.36% of 202 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 82.04 vs MEX:BFB: 130.93

Brown-Forman's Days Payable increased from Apr. 2025 (116.73) to Apr. 2026 (139.16). It may suggest that Brown-Forman delayed paying its suppliers.


Brown-Forman Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brown-Forman's Days Payable 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 Days Payable Chart

Brown-Forman Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Days Payable
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Brown-Forman Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 116.73 115.32 162.37 185.50 139.16

MEX:BFB vs MGPI, SNDL, AGCC: Days Payable Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Brown-Forman's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Brown-Forman's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brown-Forman's Days Payable falls into.


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Brown-Forman Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

Brown-Forman's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Apr. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (4760.71 + 3748.445) / 2 ) / 27149.955*365
=4254.5775 / 27149.955*365
=57.20

Brown-Forman's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (14469.316 + 3748.445) / 2 ) / 5972.99*365 / 4
=9108.8805 / 5972.99*365 / 4
=139.16

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 139.16 mean?
Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB) has a Days Payable of 139.16 as of Apr. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Brown-Forman and its competitors. This is 181% above median its historical median of 49.58. Over the past decade, Brown-Forman's Days Payable has ranged from 40.45 to 130.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #72 out of 202 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is Brown-Forman's Days Payable too high?
Brown-Forman's current Days Payable of 139.16 is 181% above median its 10-year median of 49.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.45 to a high of 130.93. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Days Payable is 82.04. Brown-Forman's value of 139.16 is 69.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #72 out of 202 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brown-Forman has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brown-Forman's Days Payable compare to MGPI and SNDL?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #72 out of 202 companies for Days Payable. This puts Brown-Forman in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 82.04. Brown-Forman's value of 139.16 is 69.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Brown-Forman's own Days Payable has ranged from 40.45 to 130.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.58 vs. the industry median of 82.04, 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 Days Payable for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Days Payable among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 82.04, based on 202 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brown-Forman's current Days Payable of 139.16 is 69.6% 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Brown-Forman and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Days Payable is 82.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brown-Forman's current Days Payable is 139.16, which is 181% above median its own 10-year median of 49.58. 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 Days Payable of 139.16. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN697.44, compared to a current price of MXN455.44 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 139.16, which is 181% above median its 10-year median of 49.58 and 69.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 82.04. Brown-Forman's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB), the current Days Payable is 139.16 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 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN697.44.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BFB:

  • Days Payable: 139.16 (181% above median its 10-year median of 49.58)
  • GF Value™: MXN697.44 vs. price of MXN455.44 (34.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#72 of 202)

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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