Brown-Forman Profit Margin

Brown-Forman (BF.A) currently reports a profit margin of 16.76% as of October 2022. That compares with 16.21% in the prior-year period — up 3.4% year over year. That is above the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.42%. Use the charts on this page to explore Brown-Forman's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Brown-Forman's profit margin increased from 16.21% to 16.76% — a 3.4% year-over-year increase (period ending October 2022). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Brown-Forman's profit margin of 16.76% is higher than the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.42%. That is roughly 16.2% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Brown-Forman's current 16.76% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 14.42%) and against BF.A's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 16.76%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 14.42%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Brown-Forman, and consider following BF.A for alerts when major investors trade the stock.