Brown-Forman (BSP:B1FC34) ROCE %: 5.61% (As of Apr. 2026)


BSP:B1FC34 Brown-Forman Corp BSP:B1FC34
65 GF Score
Price R$136.67
GF Value R$195.72
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Brown-Forman ROCE %?

Brown-Forman BSP:B1FC34 65 ROCE % is 5.61% as of Apr. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Brown-Forman's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.61%.

Brown-Forman  (BSP:B1FC34) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Brown-Forman ROCE % Related Terms

Brown-Forman ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brown-Forman's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Brown-Forman Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.10 18.85 21.66 18.71 13.42

Brown-Forman Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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Brown-Forman ROCE % Calculation

Brown-Forman's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Apr. 2026 )  (A: Apr. 2025 )(A: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Apr. 2026 )  (A: Apr. 2025 )(A: Apr. 2026 )
=4973.493/( ( (46821.983 - 6253.74) + (39737.607 - 6201.765) )/ 2 )
=4973.493/( (40568.243+33535.842)/ 2 )
=4973.493/37052.0425
=13.42 %

Brown-Forman's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=1953.152/( ( (44262.943 - 8157.348) + (39737.607 - 6201.765) )/ 2 )
=1953.152/( ( 36105.595 + 33535.842 )/ 2 )
=1953.152/34820.7185
=5.61 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 5.61% mean?
Brown-Forman (BSP:B1FC34) has a ROCE % of 5.61% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Brown-Forman's ROCE % too high?
Brown-Forman's current ROCE % is 5.61%. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median ROCE % is 7.59. Brown-Forman's value of 5.61% is 26% below this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to MGPI and SNDL?
Brown-Forman's ROCE % of 5.61% can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.59. Brown-Forman's value of 5.61% is 26% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median ROCE % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 7.59, based on 208 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brown-Forman's current ROCE % of 5.61% is 26% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median ROCE % is 7.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brown-Forman's current ROCE % is 5.61%. 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 ROCE % is 5.61% and 26% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 7.59. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brown-Forman (BSP:B1FC34), the current ROCE % is 5.61% 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:

  • ROCE %: 5.61%
  • GF Value™: R$195.72 vs. price of R$136.67 (30.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median

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 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.
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