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Brown-FormanMEX:BFB 65 Equity-to-Asset is 0.51 as of Apr. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates MEX:BFB with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN668.19. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Brown-Forman ranks worse than 52.61% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Brown-Forman's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN70,415 Mil. Brown-Forman's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN138,272 Mil.
Therefore, Brown-Forman's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brown-Forman's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BFB'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.41 Max: 0.51
Current: 0.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Brown-Forman was 0.51. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.41.
MEX:BFB's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 52.61% of 211
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs MEX:BFB: 0.51
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Brown-Forman Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Brown-Forman Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brown-Forman's Equity-to-Asset 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, AGCC, SNDL: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Brown-Forman's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Brown-Forman's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brown-Forman's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Brown-Forman's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.51 as of Apr. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Brown-Forman and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Brown-Forman's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.26 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #111 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Brown-Forman's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Brown-Forman's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.51 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 0.51. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.53. Brown-Forman's value of 0.51 is 3.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #111 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to MGPI and AGCC?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #111 out of 211 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Brown-Forman in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.53. Brown-Forman's value of 0.51 is 3.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Brown-Forman's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.26 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Brown-Forman has consistently been below 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.53, based on 211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brown-Forman's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.51 is 3.8% below 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Brown-Forman and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brown-Forman's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.51, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 0.41. 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.51. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN668.19, compared to a current price of MXN455.44 — trading 31.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.51, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 3.8% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.53. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.51 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 31.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN668.19.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BFB:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.51 (24% above median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: MXN668.19 vs. price of MXN455.44 (31.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.8% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#111 of 211)
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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