Basis: Trailing twelve months (TTM net income over TTM revenue). Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 18.42% is 17% below its 5-year average of 22.10%, around the middle of its 5-year range (5.92%–27.59%).
1.72% above its 12-month average of 18.11%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2027 (2026-07-31): 19.32%.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
18.42%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
18.11%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
22.46%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
22.10%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
22.52%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
21.97%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
21.17%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.72%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-17.97%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-16.63%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-18.20%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-16.16%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-12.98%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
6.91%
median of 52 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+166.57%
vs the sector median at left
Brown-Forman Corporation
Market Cap
$12.19B
Net Profit Margin
18.42%
TTM Avg
18.11%
3Y Avg
22.46%
5Y Avg
22.10%
Market Cap
$11.47B
Net Profit Margin
2.82%
TTM Avg
5.35%
3Y Avg
6.32%
5Y Avg
7.12%
Market Cap
$12.94B
Net Profit Margin
2.51%
TTM Avg
-7.81%
3Y Avg
-1.90%
5Y Avg
1.88%
Market Cap
$10.73B
Net Profit Margin
8.74%
TTM Avg
10.07%
3Y Avg
6.53%
5Y Avg
7.05%
Market Cap
$13.74B
Net Profit Margin
22.05%
TTM Avg
11.63%
3Y Avg
11.06%
5Y Avg
11.59%
Market Cap
$8.10B
Net Profit Margin
6.85%
TTM Avg
6.55%
3Y Avg
4.65%
5Y Avg
4.35%
Market Cap
$7.21B
Net Profit Margin
-20.81%
TTM Avg
-4.78%
3Y Avg
-0.77%
5Y Avg
-0.52%
Market Cap
$7.04B
Net Profit Margin
-16.99%
TTM Avg
-16.99%
3Y Avg
-1.40%
5Y Avg
1.82%
Market Cap
$6.81B
Net Profit Margin
3.62%
TTM Avg
7.49%
3Y Avg
0.89%
5Y Avg
1.89%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) | $12.19B | 18.42% | 18.11% | 22.46% | 22.10% |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)vs › | $11.47B | 2.82% | 5.35% | 6.32% | 7.12% |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)vs › | $12.94B | 2.51% | -7.81% | -1.90% | 1.88% |
| The Clorox Company (CLX)vs › | $10.73B | 8.74% | 10.07% | 6.53% | 7.05% |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)vs › | $13.74B | 22.05% | 11.63% | 11.06% | 11.59% |
| Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD)vs › | $8.10B | 6.85% | 6.55% | 4.65% | 4.35% |
| Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP)vs › | $7.21B | -20.81% | -4.78% | -0.77% | -0.52% |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)vs › | $7.04B | -16.99% | -16.99% | -1.40% | 1.82% |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)vs › | $6.81B | 3.62% | 7.49% | 0.89% | 1.89% |
| Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM)vs › | $6.73B | 5.58% | 5.44% | 4.69% | 4.53% |
Operating Margin
28.6%
Net Profit Margin
18.4%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | 19.32% |
| 2026-04-30 | 5.92% |
| 2026-01-31 | 25.28% |
| 2025-10-31 | 21.62% |
| 2025-07-31 | 18.40% |
| 2025-04-30 | 16.33% |
| 2025-01-31 | 26.09% |
| 2024-10-31 | 23.56% |
| 2024-07-31 | 20.50% |
| 2024-04-30 | 27.59% |
| 2024-01-31 | 26.66% |
| 2023-10-31 | 21.86% |
| 2023-07-31 | 22.25% |
| 2023-04-30 | 19.79% |
| 2023-01-31 | 9.25% |
| 2022-10-31 | 20.75% |
| 2022-07-31 | 24.73% |
| 2022-04-30 | 15.16% |
| 2022-01-31 | 24.98% |
| 2021-10-31 | 23.74% |
| 2021-07-31 | 21.19% |
| 2021-04-30 | 14.78% |
| 2021-01-31 | 24.04% |
| 2020-10-31 | 24.37% |
| 2020-07-31 | 43.03% |
| 2020-04-30 | 18.05% |
| 2020-01-31 | 25.70% |
| 2019-10-31 | 28.51% |
| 2019-07-31 | 24.28% |
| 2019-04-30 | 21.37% |
| 2019-01-31 | 25.11% |
| 2018-10-31 | 27.36% |
| 2018-07-31 | 26.11% |
| 2018-04-30 | 15.01% |
| 2018-01-31 | 21.64% |
| 2017-10-31 | 26.15% |
| 2017-07-31 | 24.62% |
| 2017-04-30 | 20.75% |
| 2017-01-31 | 22.52% |
| 2016-10-31 | 23.73% |
| 2016-07-31 | 21.79% |
| 2016-04-30 | 71.60% |
| 2016-01-31 | 23.49% |
| 2015-10-31 | 23.42% |
| 2015-07-31 | 22.32% |
| 2015-04-30 | 18.92% |
| 2015-01-31 | 22.88% |
| 2014-10-31 | 23.72% |
| 2014-07-31 | 21.28% |
| 2014-04-30 | 19.16% |
| 2014-01-31 | 22.63% |
| 2013-10-31 | 24.73% |
| 2013-07-31 | 20.85% |
| 2013-04-30 | 17.12% |
| 2013-01-31 | 21.10% |
| 2012-10-31 | 22.27% |
| 2012-07-31 | 22.15% |
| 2012-04-30 | 17.31% |
| 2012-01-31 | 18.97% |
| 2011-10-31 | 20.18% |
| 2011-07-31 | 14.05% |
| 2011-04-30 | 27.19% |
| 2011-01-31 | 19.87% |
| 2010-10-31 | 17.00% |
| 2010-07-31 | 19.56% |
| 2010-04-30 | 12.90% |
| 2010-01-31 | 16.93% |
| 2009-10-31 | 16.50% |
| 2009-07-31 | 16.45% |
| 2009-04-30 | 14.94% |
| 2009-01-31 | 20.83% |
| 2008-10-31 | 19.41% |
| 2008-07-31 | 33.47% |
| 2008-04-30 | 16.36% |
| 2008-01-31 | 17.25% |
| 2007-10-31 | 18.08% |
| 2007-07-31 | 33.46% |
| 2007-04-30 | 12.08% |
| 2007-01-31 | 18.06% |
| 2006-10-31 | 20.97% |
| 2006-07-31 | 18.33% |
| 2006-04-30 | 16.51% |
| 2006-01-31 | 23.91% |
| 2005-10-31 | 19.77% |
| 2005-07-31 | 2.89% |
| 2005-04-30 | 11.14% |
| 2005-01-31 | 15.24% |
| 2004-10-31 | 15.31% |
| 2004-07-31 | 10.46% |
| 2004-04-30 | 10.94% |
| 2004-01-31 | 13.55% |
| 2003-10-31 | 14.06% |
| 2003-07-31 | 6.75% |
| 2003-04-30 | 12.08% |
| 2003-01-31 | 12.74% |
| 2002-10-31 | 13.36% |
