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Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) Interest Coverage Ratio: 12.46x

The interest coverage ratio for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) is 12.46x as of Friday, June 12, 2026.

BF-B Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

12.46x

BF-B Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)$12.44B12.46xN/AN/AN/A
The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)$12.46B0.94x0.94x2.40x4.28x
The Clorox Company (CLX)$11.78B13.38x10.71x9.33x10.41x
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)$13.22B5.57x5.31x5.26x5.97x
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)$13.53B9.21x11.21x14.51x22.69x
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)$7.16B9.57x9.57x9.57x8.47x
General Mills, Inc. (GIS)$18.07B6.02x6.42x7.70x7.46x
Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)$6.45B3.27x2.62x2.84x3.08x
Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)$21.42B18.69x16.14x16.02x14.94x
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)$23.00B11.32x9.91x9.00x12.12x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

12.5x

Debt/Equity

0.54

Current Ratio

3.24

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Brown-Forman Corporation Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Brown-Forman Corporation Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
The interest coverage ratio for BF-B stock is 12.46x.

About Brown-Forman Corporation

Brown-Forman Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, operates globally within the alcoholic beverage industry. The company is actively involved in the production, distillation, bottling, international trade (importing and exporting), marketing, and sale of a diverse portfolio of alcoholic products. Its extensive offerings encompass a wide variety of spirits, wines, and whiskey products, including specialty whiskey spirits and flavored whiskey liqueurs. The range also features convenient ready-to-drink and ready-to-pour options, pre-mixed cocktails, vodkas, tequilas, champagnes, brandy, bourbons, and other liqueurs. These beverages are primarily marketed under prominent brands such as 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. Beyond beverage sales, Brown-Forman also engages in the sale of used barrels, bulk whiskey, and wine, in addition to offering contract bottling services. The company's distribution model involves reaching retail customers and end consumers through independent distributors or state governments, while directly supplying retailers, wholesalers, and provincial governments. With a history dating back to its founding in 1870, Brown-Forman Corporation is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and conducts substantial operations across the United States, Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and numerous other international markets.

Louisville, KY
5,700 employees
Consumer Defensive / Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
CEO
Lawson E. Whiting