Brown–Forman Altman Z-Score
BF.B / Consumer Staples|Modified Z-Score (book value) based on FY2024 data
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 21.9%
- Low earnings quality (accrual-heavy earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 21.8%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
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Z-Score
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The Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk using 5 financial ratios. Learn more
Components: book value of equity, working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, and revenue-to-assets — all derived from SEC FY2024 10-K filings.
5-Factor Decomposition
| Component | Ratio | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Capital / Total Assets | - | 0.717 | - |
| Retained Earnings / Total Assets | - | 0.847 | - |
| EBIT / Total Assets | - | 3.107 | - |
| Book Equity / Total Liabilities | 0.757 | 0.420 | 0.318 |
| Revenue / Total Assets | 0.487 | 0.998 | 0.486 |
| Total Z-Score | - | ||
As of FY2024 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jan 26, 2026
Z-Score Zones
> 2.9
Safe Zone - Company is in strong financial health with low bankruptcy risk.
1.23 - 2.9
Grey Zone - Uncertain financial position. Requires closer monitoring.
< 1.23
Distress Zone - Elevated probability of financial difficulties.