Start with its own history
At 20.06×, BF-B is 35.0% below its 10-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · BF-BBeverages - Wineries & DistilleriesUpdated Nov 5, 2026
Brown-Forman Corporation P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
20.06×
35.0% belowthe 10-year annual average
Share price30.68
÷Earnings per share1.5294
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 20.06 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2017 – 2026
Annual P/ESelected-period average 30.86×
3-year average19.34×3 positive annual observations
5-year average27.33×5 positive annual observations
10-year average30.86×10 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM14.95×5 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | 16.84× | -11.0% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 18.93× | -14.9% |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 22.26× | -44.4% |
| Apr 30, 2023 | 40.06× | +3.9% |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 38.54× | -4.5% |
| Apr 30, 2021 | 40.36× | +12.3% |
| Apr 30, 2020 | 35.95× | +17.4% |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 30.63× | -18.6% |
View all 25 annual observations +
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2018 | 37.61× | +37.0% |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 27.46× | +49.6% |
| Apr 30, 2016 | 18.35× | -34.4% |
| Apr 30, 2015 | 27.98× | -4.1% |
| Apr 30, 2014 | 29.18× | +14.9% |
| Apr 30, 2013 | 25.41× | +5.9% |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 23.99× | +31.5% |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 18.25× | -4.7% |
| Apr 30, 2010 | 19.15× | +18.9% |
| Apr 30, 2009 | 16.10× | -14.5% |
| Apr 30, 2008 | 18.84× | -6.1% |
| Apr 30, 2007 | 20.06× | -28.0% |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 27.86× | +27.1% |
| Apr 30, 2005 | 21.93× | -5.7% |
| Apr 30, 2004 | 23.26× | -0.3% |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 23.31× | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 23.31× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How BF-B compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 BF-B This stockBrown-Forman Corporation | 20.06× |
 DEODiageo plc | 31.38× |
 STZConstellation Brands, Inc. | 13.04× |
 PRNDYPernod Ricard S.A. | 14.71× |
 DVCMYDavide Campari-Milano N.V. | 28.73× |
 ABEVAmbev S.A. | 14.95× |
 SAMThe Boston Beer Company, Inc. | N/M |
 TAPMolson Coors Beverage Company | N/M |
 IBGInnovation Beverage Group Limited | N/M |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does BF-B’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 5 positive peer ratios above is 14.95×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 30.68 ÷ EPS 1.5294 = 20.06×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 5, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
BF-B P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
Brown-Forman Corporation's current P/E is 20.06× based on the quote data last updated Nov 5, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.