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9/9 Score

Brown-Forman Corporation

Analysis Date: February 21, 2026

Brown-Forman Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distills, bottles, imports, exports, markets, and sells various alcoholic beverages. It provides spirits, wines, whiskey spirits, whiskey-based flavored liqueurs, ready-to-drink and ready-to-pour products, ready-to-drink cocktails, vodkas, tequilas, champagnes, brandy, bourbons, and liqueurs. The company offers its products primarily under the Jack Daniel's, Reserve, Old Forester, Coopers' Craft, Herradura, el Jimador, New Mix, Korbel Champagnes, Sonoma-Cutrer, Finlandia, GlenDronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, Chambord, Slane, and Fords Gin brands. It is also involved in the sale of used barrels, bulk whiskey, and wine; and provision of contract bottling services. The company serves retail customers and consumers through distributors or state governments; and retailers, wholesalers, and provincial governments directly. It has operations in the United States, Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and internationally. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

Buffettology Criteria

All 9 of 9 criteria passed

  • High ROE

    Return on Equity > 12%

    Value: 20.3%

  • High ROIC

    Return on Invested Capital > 9%

    Value: 11.4%

  • Cash Machine

    FCF / Assets > 5%

    Value: 5.3%

  • Fair Valuation

    Earnings Yield > 3.5%

    Value: 5.7%

  • Share Buybacks

    Share Count is Dropping

    Value: -0.8%

  • Defensible Moat

    Gross Profit Margin > 40%

    Value: 59.2%

  • Simple Business

    Not in a speculative sector (e.g., Biotech)

    Value: Consumer Defensive

  • Conservative Debt

    Debt to Equity < 1.5

    Value: 0.64x

  • Consistent Growth

    5-Year Growth is Positive

    Value: 6.2%

Analysis Summary

This looks like a solid company that meets all the criteria we look for. The high returns on equity and invested capital tell me management is putting shareholder money to good use, and a strong balance sheet with manageable debt means they can weather any storm. With a business that operates in a predictable industry and a moat to protect its profits, this is the kind of enterprise that can compound value over the long haul.

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