Brown-FormanBSP:B1FC34 65 Net Margin % is 5.92% as of Apr. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 22.21. GuruFocus rates BSP:B1FC34 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of R$195.72 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Brown-Forman ranks better than 89.57% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Brown-Forman's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was R$272 Mil. Brown-Forman's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was R$4,591 Mil. Therefore, Brown-Forman's net margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brown-Forman's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:B1FC34'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.2 Med: 22.21 Max: 26.09
Current: 18.2
BSP:B1FC34's Net Margin % is ranked better than 89.57% of 211
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 5.09
vs BSP:B1FC34: 18.20
Brown-Forman (BSP:B1FC34) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Brown-Forman Net Margin % Related Terms
Brown-Forman Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brown-Forman's Net Margin % 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.
BSP:B1FC34 vs AGCC, SNDL, MGPI: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Brown-Forman's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Brown-Forman's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brown-Forman's Net Margin % 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 (BSP:B1FC34) has a Net Margin % of 5.92% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Brown-Forman and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 22.21. Over the past decade, Brown-Forman's Net Margin % has ranged from 18.20 to 26.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #22 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Brown-Forman's Net Margin % too high?
Brown-Forman's current Net Margin % of 5.92% is 73% below median its 10-year median of 22.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.20 to a high of 26.09. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Net Margin % is 5.09. Brown-Forman's value of 5.92% is 16.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #22 out of 211 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 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brown-Forman's Net Margin % compare to AGCC and SNDL?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #22 out of 211 companies for Net Margin %. This places Brown-Forman in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.09. Brown-Forman's value of 5.92% is 16.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Brown-Forman's own Net Margin % has ranged from 18.20 to 26.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.21 vs. the industry median of 5.09, 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 Net Margin % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Net Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 5.09, based on 211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brown-Forman's current Net Margin % of 5.92% is 16.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Brown-Forman and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brown-Forman's current Net Margin % is 5.92%, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 22.21. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brown-Forman (BSP:B1FC34) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$195.72, compared to a current price of R$136.67 — trading 30.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.92%, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 22.21 and 16.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 5.09. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brown-Forman (BSP:B1FC34), the current Net Margin % is 5.92% 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 (BSP:B1FC34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brown-Forman stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$136.67 is trading 30.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$195.72.
GuruFocus considers Brown-Forman to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:B1FC34:
Net Margin %: 5.92% (73% below median its 10-year median of 22.21)
GF Value™: R$195.72 vs. price of R$136.67 (30.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#22 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:B1FC34 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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