Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Brown–Forman Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2015-FY2024 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
24.7%
FY2024
5-year range
24.7% / 45.7%
FY2020-FY2024
Trend
-21.1%
vs FY2023
Sector context
#15 of 79
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Brown–Forman's return on equity (roe) of 24.7% is higher than 81% of companies in the Consumer Staples sector (FY2024). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 24.7% in FY2024 to 63.4% in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
24.7% in FY2024 with a 5-year CAGR of -25.5%. Top quartile in the Consumer Staples sector.
Declined from 28.6% to 24.7% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -6.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- -25.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
-62.8% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2024, return on equity (roe) decreased 21.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 41.8pp below the Consumer Staples sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2018.
Company context
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.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 24.7% | -21.1% |
| FY2023 | 31.3% | +9.5% |
| FY2022 | 28.6% | -9.3% |
| FY2021 | 31.6% | -31.0% |
| FY2020 | 45.7% | -8.9% |
| FY2019 | 50.2% | -20.9% |
| FY2018 | 63.4% | +29.9% |
| FY2017 | 48.8% | +14.0% |
| FY2016 | 42.8% | -23.5% |
| FY2015 | 56.0% | +66.4% |
As of FY2024 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jan 26, 2026