Brown-FormanBF.A +0.07%75 OCF Yield % is 7.81 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 183% above its 10-year median of 2.76. GuruFocus rates BF.A with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.83 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Brown-Forman ranks better than 54.46% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Brown-Forman OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brown-Forman's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Brown-Forman's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Brown-Forman's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brown-Forman's OCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 7.81 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Brown-Forman and its competitors. This is 183% above median its historical median of 2.76. Over the past decade, Brown-Forman's OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.46 to 8.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #97 out of 213 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Brown-Forman's OCF Yield % too high?
Brown-Forman's current OCF Yield % of 7.81 is 183% above median its 10-year median of 2.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 8.51. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median OCF Yield % is 5.83. Brown-Forman's value of 7.81 is 34% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #97 out of 213 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brown-Forman has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brown-Forman's OCF Yield % compare to AGCC and SNDL?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Brown-Forman ranks #97 out of 213 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Brown-Forman in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 5.83. Brown-Forman's value of 7.81 is 34% above this benchmark. Historically, Brown-Forman's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.46 to 8.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.76 vs. the industry median of 5.83, 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 Yield % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median OCF Yield % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 5.83, based on 213 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brown-Forman's current OCF Yield % of 7.81 is 34% 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Brown-Forman and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median OCF Yield % is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brown-Forman's current OCF Yield % is 7.81, which is 183% above median its own 10-year median of 2.76. 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 $28.09 — trading 31.2% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 7.81, which is 183% above median its 10-year median of 2.76 and 34% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 5.83. Brown-Forman's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brown-Forman (BF.A), the current OCF Yield % is 7.81 as of Jun. 25, 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 $28.09 is trading 31.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.83.
GuruFocus considers Brown-Forman to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BF.A:
OCF Yield %: 7.81 (183% above median its 10-year median of 2.76)
GF Value™: $40.83 vs. price of $28.09 (31.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#97 of 213)
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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