Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 13.31%
Is Brown-Forman Corporation’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Brown-Forman Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 13.31% is in line with its 5-year average of 13.99%, near the low end of its 5-year range (12.34%–16.77%).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 1.88% above its 12-month average of 13.07%.
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BF-B Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
13.31%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
13.07%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
12.75%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
13.99%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
16.93%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
17.44%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
16.92%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.88%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+4.41%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-4.89%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-21.36%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-23.69%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-21.32%
BF-B Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) | $12.44B | 13.31% | 13.07% | 12.75% | 13.99% |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) | $12.46B | 2.53% | -0.90% | 1.19% | 2.87% |
| The Clorox Company (CLX) | $11.89B | 24.10% | 18.27% | 15.45% | 17.23% |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) | $13.24B | 7.93% | 7.89% | 7.26% | 7.39% |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) | $13.45B | 4.31% | 5.60% | 6.70% | 7.53% |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH) | $7.26B | 10.01% | 9.13% | 4.95% | 4.83% |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.05B | 9.62% | 10.11% | 10.54% | 10.14% |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) | $6.43B | 7.37% | 5.00% | 4.81% | 5.50% |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $22.08B | 10.69% | 9.93% | 9.09% | 8.59% |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $23.00B | 11.19% | 9.71% | 9.28% | 10.44% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
13.3%
ROE
17.8%
Brown-Forman Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Brown-Forman Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for BF-B stock is 13.31%.
- Is Brown-Forman Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Brown-Forman Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 13.31% is in line with its 5-year average of 13.99%, near the low end of its 5-year range (12.34%–16.77%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BF-B stock is 13.07%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BF-B stock is 12.75%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BF-B stock is 13.99%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BF-B stock is 16.93%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BF-B stock is 17.44%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BF-B stock is 16.92%.
Brown-Forman Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | 13.31% |
| 2025-04-30 | 12.82% |
| 2024-04-30 | 12.34% |
| 2023-04-30 | 12.52% |
| 2022-04-30 | 16.21% |
| 2021-04-30 | 16.77% |
| 2020-04-30 | 17.10% |
| 2019-04-30 | 19.92% |
| 2018-04-30 | 17.60% |
| 2017-04-30 | 17.60% |
| 2016-04-30 | 29.99% |
| 2015-04-30 | 19.08% |
| 2014-04-30 | 19.03% |
| 2013-04-30 | 19.43% |
| 2012-04-30 | 17.27% |
| 2011-04-30 | 18.09% |
| 2010-04-30 | 15.44% |
| 2009-04-30 | 14.59% |
| 2008-04-30 | 15.55% |
| 2007-04-30 | 13.89% |
| 2006-04-30 | 16.69% |
| 2005-04-30 | 12.71% |
| 2004-04-30 | 12.32% |
| 2003-04-30 | 12.71% |
| 2002-04-30 | 13.70% |
| 2001-04-30 | 14.83% |
| 2000-04-30 | 14.69% |
| 1999-04-30 | 13.99% |
| 1998-04-30 | 15.65% |
| 1997-04-30 | 17.15% |
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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