Brown-FormanBF.A +3.01%71 OCF Margin % is 31.91% as of Apr. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 21.72. GuruFocus rates BF.A with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.83 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Brown-Forman ranks better than 91.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brown-Forman's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BF.A'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.04 Med: 21.72 Max: 25.46
Current: 25.46
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Brown-Forman was 25.46%. The lowest was 15.04%. And the median was 21.72%.
BF.A's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 91.43% of 210
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 9.725
vs BF.A: 25.46
Brown-Forman OCF Margin % Related Terms
Brown-Forman OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brown-Forman's OCF 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.
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Brown-Forman's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Brown-Forman's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brown-Forman's OCF 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 (BF.A) has a OCF Margin % of 31.91% as of Apr. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Brown-Forman and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 21.72. Over the past decade, Brown-Forman's OCF Margin % has ranged from 15.04 to 25.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #18 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Brown-Forman's OCF Margin % too high?
Brown-Forman's current OCF Margin % of 31.91% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 21.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.04 to a high of 25.46. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median OCF Margin % is 9.73. Brown-Forman's value of 31.91% is 228.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #18 out of 210 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 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brown-Forman's OCF Margin % compare to AGCC and SNDL?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #18 out of 210 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Brown-Forman in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 9.73. Brown-Forman's value of 31.91% is 228.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Brown-Forman's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 15.04 to 25.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.72 vs. the industry median of 9.73, 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 OCF Margin % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median OCF Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 9.73, based on 210 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brown-Forman's current OCF Margin % of 31.91% is 228.1% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Brown-Forman and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median OCF Margin % is 9.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brown-Forman's current OCF Margin % is 31.91%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 21.72. 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 (BF.A) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.83, compared to a current price of $28.07 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 31.91%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 21.72 and 228.1% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 9.73. Brown-Forman's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brown-Forman (BF.A), the current OCF Margin % is 31.91% 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 (BF.A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brown-Forman stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.07 is trading 31.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.83.
GuruFocus considers Brown-Forman to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BF.A:
OCF Margin %: 31.91% (47% above median its 10-year median of 21.72)
GF Value™: $40.83 vs. price of $28.07 (31.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 228.1% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#18 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BF.A 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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