Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB) Net-Net Working Capital: MXN-63.79 (As of Apr. 2026)

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MEX:BFB Brown-Forman Corp MEX:BFB
61 GF Score
Price MXN455.44
GF Value MXN646.51
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Brown-Forman Net-Net Working Capital?

Brown-Forman MEX:BFB 61 Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-63.79 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:BFB with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN646.51. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 67 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Brown-Forman ranks worse than 1492535.82% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

Brown-Forman's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN-63.79.

The industry rank for Brown-Forman's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:BFB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 7.84
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Brown-Forman  (MEX:BFB) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


Brown-Forman Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Brown-Forman Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brown-Forman's Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Brown-Forman Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -53.09 -88.27 -84.79 -73.54 -63.79

Brown-Forman Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Net-Net Working Capital 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 -73.54 -71.06 -67.60 -68.83 -63.79

MEX:BFB vs MGPI, AGCC, SNDL: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

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

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Brown-Forman's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brown-Forman's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


MEX:BFB
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Brown-Forman Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Brown-Forman's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Apr. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(5394.959+0.75 * 14573.395+0.5 * 44543.442-67857.371
-0-0)/458.703
=-63.79

Brown-Forman's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(5394.959+0.75 * 14573.395+0.5 * 44543.442-67857.371
-0-0)/458.703
=-63.79

* 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.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of MXN-63.79 mean?
Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB) has a Net-Net Working Capital of MXN-63.79 as of Apr. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Brown-Forman According to the industry distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #999999 out of 67 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Is Brown-Forman's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Brown-Forman's current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-63.79. Based on the distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #999999 out of 67 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Net-Net Working Capital compare to MGPI and AGCC?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #999999 out of 67 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Brown-Forman in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.84. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 7.84, based on 67 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Brown-Forman For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brown-Forman's current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-63.79. 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 Net-Net Working Capital of MXN-63.79. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN646.51, compared to a current price of MXN455.44 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-63.79. Brown-Forman's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB), the current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-63.79 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 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN646.51.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BFB:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: MXN-63.79
  • GF Value™: MXN646.51 vs. price of MXN455.44 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 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.
61GF Score

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