Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the debt to assets ratio high or low?
The debt to assets ratio of 27.25% is 25% below its 5-year average of 36.17%, near the low end of its 5-year range (27.25%–41.35%).
As of the fiscal period ended Thursday, April 30, 2026. 14.51% below its 12-month average of 31.87%.
Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation.
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
27.25%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM
31.87%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y
35.77%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y
36.61%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y
40.70%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y
35.66%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y
33.38%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-14.51%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-23.83%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-25.57%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-33.05%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-23.58%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-18.36%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.36%
median of 48 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+7469.04%
vs the sector median at left
Brown-Forman Corporation
Market Cap
$12.59B
Debt to Assets Ratio
27.25%
TTM Avg
31.87%
3Y Avg
35.77%
5Y Avg
36.61%
Market Cap
$12.87B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.44%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$13.69B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.30%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$14.27B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.21%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$10.47B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.20%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$7.69B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.28%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$7.29B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.13%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) | $12.59B | 27.25% | 31.87% | 35.77% | 36.61% |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)vs › | $12.87B | 0.44% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| The Clorox Company (CLX)vs › | $11.73B | 0.52% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)vs › | $13.69B | 0.30% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)vs › | $14.27B | 0.21% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD)vs › | $10.47B | 0.20% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP)vs › | $7.69B | 0.28% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)vs › | $7.29B | 0.13% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)vs › | $7.23B | 0.42% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW)vs › | $7.16B | 0.53% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Debt/Assets
27.2%
Debt/Equity
0.54
Current Ratio
3.24
Interest Coverage
12.5x
Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100
Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:
Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.
Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | 27.25% |
| 2026-01-31 | 33.06% |
| 2025-10-31 | 32.20% |
| 2025-07-31 | 33.06% |
| 2025-04-30 | 33.80% |
| 2025-01-31 | 35.47% |
| 2024-10-31 | 38.44% |
| 2024-07-31 | 38.61% |
| 2024-04-30 | 37.96% |
| 2024-01-31 | 41.35% |
| 2023-10-31 | 38.32% |
| 2023-07-31 | 38.04% |
| 2023-04-30 | 37.46% |
| 2023-01-31 | 39.05% |
| 2022-10-31 | 35.17% |
| 2022-07-31 | 34.47% |
| 2022-04-30 | 35.60% |
| 2022-01-31 | 37.38% |
| 2021-10-31 | 35.52% |
| 2021-07-31 | 38.01% |
| 2021-04-30 | 39.24% |
| 2021-01-31 | 40.94% |
| 2020-10-31 | 42.00% |
| 2020-07-31 | 43.69% |
| 2020-04-30 | 45.05% |
| 2020-01-31 | 41.63% |
| 2019-10-31 | 44.01% |
| 2019-07-31 | 46.73% |
| 2019-04-30 | 48.51% |
| 2019-01-31 | 48.58% |
| 2018-10-31 | 49.45% |
| 2018-07-31 | 49.47% |
| 2018-04-30 | 51.37% |
| 2018-01-31 | 41.59% |
| 2017-10-31 | 44.27% |
| 2017-07-31 | 46.40% |
| 2017-04-30 | 46.46% |
| 2017-01-31 | 48.39% |
| 2016-10-31 | 47.75% |
| 2016-07-31 | 47.13% |
| 2016-04-30 | 35.88% |
| 2016-01-31 | 40.11% |
| 2015-10-31 | 41.26% |
| 2015-07-31 | 34.43% |
| 2015-04-30 | 28.33% |
| 2015-01-31 | 24.18% |
| 2014-10-31 | 26.44% |
| 2014-07-31 | 24.12% |
| 2014-04-30 | 24.49% |
| 2014-01-31 | 25.19% |
| 2013-10-31 | 25.86% |
| 2013-07-31 | 27.21% |
| 2013-04-30 | 27.63% |
| 2013-01-31 | 32.90% |
| 2012-10-31 | 13.46% |
| 2012-07-31 | 14.01% |
| 2012-04-30 | 14.67% |
| 2012-01-31 | 20.58% |
| 2011-10-31 | 20.63% |
| 2011-07-31 | 20.26% |
| 2011-04-30 | 20.45% |
| 2011-01-31 | 20.64% |
| 2010-10-31 | 18.62% |
| 2010-07-31 | 21.22% |
| 2010-04-30 | 20.66% |
| 2010-01-31 | 22.43% |
| 2009-10-31 | 26.87% |
| 2009-07-31 | 26.58% |
| 2009-04-30 | 28.75% |
| 2009-01-31 | 30.22% |
| 2008-10-31 | 32.59% |
| 2008-07-31 | 28.92% |
| 2008-04-30 | 29.54% |
| 2008-01-31 | 29.91% |
| 2007-10-31 | 31.51% |
| 2007-07-31 | 33.46% |
| 2007-04-30 | 33.15% |
| 2007-01-31 | 33.37% |
| 2006-10-31 | 18.83% |
| 2006-07-31 | 20.01% |
| 2006-04-30 | 21.11% |
| 2006-01-31 | 22.66% |
| 2005-10-31 | 23.21% |
| 2005-07-31 | 23.14% |
| 2005-04-30 | 24.05% |
| 2005-01-31 | 24.15% |
| 2004-10-31 | 25.66% |
| 2004-07-31 | 27.26% |
| 2004-04-30 | 28.62% |
| 2004-01-31 | 32.93% |
| 2003-10-31 | 35.34% |
| 2003-07-31 | 36.58% |
| 2003-04-30 | 36.93% |
| 2003-01-31 | 9.14% |
| 2002-10-31 | 13.52% |
| 2002-07-31 | 10.59% |
