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
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) | $12.44B | 12.46x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) | $12.46B | 0.94x | 0.94x | 2.40x | 4.28x |
| The Clorox Company (CLX) | $11.78B | 13.38x | 10.71x | 9.33x | 10.41x |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) | $13.22B | 5.57x | 5.31x | 5.26x | 5.97x |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) | $13.53B | 9.21x | 11.21x | 14.51x | 22.69x |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH) | $7.16B | 9.57x | 9.57x | 9.57x | 8.47x |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.07B | 6.02x | 6.42x | 7.70x | 7.46x |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) | $6.45B | 3.27x | 2.62x | 2.84x | 3.08x |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.42B | 18.69x | 16.14x | 16.02x | 14.94x |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $23.00B | 11.32x | 9.91x | 9.00x | 12.12x |
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.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
- CEO
- Lawson E. Whiting