Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB) EV-to-EBITDA: 13.54 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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MEX:BFB Brown-Forman Corp MEX:BFB
61 GF Score
Price MXN455.44
GF Value MXN640.84
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Brown-Forman EV-to-EBITDA?

Brown-Forman MEX:BFB 61 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.54 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 24.28. GuruFocus rates MEX:BFB with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN640.84. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 170 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Brown-Forman ranks worse than 62.94% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Brown-Forman's enterprise value is MXN264,535 Mil. Brown-Forman's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN19,535 Mil. Therefore, Brown-Forman's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.54.

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

MEX:BFB' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.85   Med: 24.28   Max: 32.95
Current: 14.23

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Brown-Forman was 32.95. The lowest was 10.85. And the median was 24.28.

MEX:BFB's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
62.94% of 170 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 11.06 vs MEX:BFB: 14.23

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-09), Brown-Forman's stock price is MXN455.44. Brown-Forman's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN27.717. Therefore, Brown-Forman's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 16.43.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Brown-Forman  (MEX:BFB) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Brown-Forman's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=455.44/27.717
=16.43

Brown-Forman's share price for today is MXN455.44.
Brown-Forman's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 MXN27.717.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Brown-Forman EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Brown-Forman EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brown-Forman's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Brown-Forman Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 26.44 28.42 16.71 14.52 12.98

Brown-Forman Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
EV-to-EBITDA 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 14.52 12.67 12.46 12.53 12.98

MEX:BFB vs MGPI, AGCC, SNDL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Brown-Forman's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


MEX:BFB
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Brown-Forman EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Brown-Forman's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=264535.107/19535.448
=13.54

Brown-Forman's current Enterprise Value is MXN264,535 Mil.
Brown-Forman's EBITDA 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 MXN19,535 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.54 mean?
Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.54 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Brown-Forman. This is 44% below median its historical median of 24.28. Over the past decade, Brown-Forman's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.85 to 32.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #107 out of 170 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Brown-Forman's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Brown-Forman's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.54 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 24.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.85 to a high of 32.95. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.06. Brown-Forman's value of 13.54 is 22.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #107 out of 170 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to MGPI and AGCC?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #107 out of 170 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Brown-Forman in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.06. Brown-Forman's value of 13.54 is 22.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Brown-Forman's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.85 to 32.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.28 vs. the industry median of 11.06, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 11.06, based on 170 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brown-Forman's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.54 is 22.4% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Brown-Forman. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brown-Forman's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.54, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 24.28. 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 13.54. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN640.84, compared to a current price of MXN455.44 — trading 28.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.54, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 24.28 and 22.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 11.06. Brown-Forman's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.54 as of Aug. 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 28.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN640.84.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BFB:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 13.54 (44% below median its 10-year median of 24.28)
  • GF Value™: MXN640.84 vs. price of MXN455.44 (28.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#107 of 170)

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.
61GF Score

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