Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB) Stock Based Compensation: MXN572 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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MEX:BFB Brown-Forman Corp MEX:BFB
69 GF Score
Price MXN455.44
GF Value MXN727.25
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What is Brown-Forman Stock Based Compensation?

Brown-Forman MEX:BFB 69 Stock Based Compensation is MXN572 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:BFB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN727.25. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Brown-Forman's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN175 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN572 Mil.

Brown-Forman Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Brown-Forman Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Brown-Forman Stock Based Compensation Chart

Brown-Forman Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Stock Based Compensation
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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 Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN572 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of MXN572 Mil mean?
Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB) has a Stock Based Compensation of MXN572 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Brown-Forman and its competitors.
Is Brown-Forman's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Brown-Forman's current Stock Based Compensation is MXN572 Mil. Overall, Brown-Forman has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brown-Forman's Stock Based Compensation compare to MGPI and SNDL?
Brown-Forman's Stock Based Compensation of MXN572 Mil can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Brown-Forman and its competitors. Brown-Forman's current Stock Based Compensation is MXN572 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation of MXN572 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN727.25, compared to a current price of MXN455.44 — trading 37.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is MXN572 Mil. Brown-Forman's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brown-Forman (MEX:BFB), the current Stock Based Compensation is MXN572 Mil 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 37.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN727.25.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BFB:

  • Stock Based Compensation: MXN572 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN727.25 vs. price of MXN455.44 (37.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign

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.
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