Valuation check: BF.A's ROE is 29.14%, above the Consumer Staples sector average of 13.56%.
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Return on Equity measures how efficiently a company uses shareholders' equity to generate profits. A higher ROE indicates better profitability relative to equity.
As of the most recent data, BF.A shows a ROE of 29.14%. That is above the Consumer Staples sector average of 13.56%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.
The Consumer Staples sector average ROE is about 13.56%. Brown-Forman is at 29.14%, which is higher that average. That is roughly 115.0% above the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how BF.A stacks up against individual peers as well.
Check the historical chart to see whether BF.A's ROE is trending up or down. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare Brown-Forman with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.
Besides this return on equity page, Stockcircle has Brown-Forman's full stock overview, other financial metrics, insider and congress trade tabs, and tools to follow the stock. Together they help you connect ROE (currently 29.14%) with ownership activity and broader fundamentals.
The Consumer Staples average ROE is about 13.56%, while BF.A is at 29.14%. Typical ranges vary by sub-industry, so always sanity-check against the closest competitors, not just the whole sector bucket.