Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-A) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-A) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 73.3% as of January 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($1.09 Billion) from net assets ($4.08 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See BF-A current assets to equity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Brown-Forman Corporation Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1986–2025)
This chart shows how Brown-Forman Corporation's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 40 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of January 2026, the ratio stands at 73.3%, reflecting net assets of $4.08 Billion with intangible assets of $1.09 Billion USD. See Brown-Forman Corporation defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Brown-Forman Corporation (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Brown-Forman Corporation from 1986 to 2025, covering 40 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see BF-A stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (USD) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75.4% | $3.99 Billion | $981.00 Million | $8.09 Billion | ▲ +3.6 pp |
| 2024 | 71.9% | $3.52 Billion | $990.00 Million | $8.17 Billion | ▲ +7.5 pp |
| 2023 | 64.4% | $3.27 Billion | $1.16 Billion | $7.78 Billion | ▼ -14.2 pp |
| 2022 | 78.6% | $2.74 Billion | $586.00 Million | $6.37 Billion | ▲ +4.0 pp |
| 2021 | 74.5% | $2.66 Billion | $676.00 Million | $6.52 Billion | ▲ +6.7 pp |
| 2020 | 67.8% | $1.98 Billion | $635.00 Million | $5.78 Billion | ▲ +7.0 pp |
| 2019 | 60.8% | $1.65 Billion | $645.00 Million | $5.14 Billion | ▲ +11.7 pp |
| 2018 | 49.1% | $1.32 Billion | $670.00 Million | $4.98 Billion | ▼ -4.1 pp |
| 2017 | 53.2% | $1.37 Billion | $641.00 Million | $4.62 Billion | ▼ -8.7 pp |
| 2016 | 61.9% | $1.56 Billion | $595.00 Million | $4.18 Billion | ▼ -6.0 pp |
| 2015 | 67.9% | $1.91 Billion | $611.00 Million | $4.19 Billion | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 2014 | 66.7% | $2.03 Billion | $677.00 Million | $4.10 Billion | ▲ +7.7 pp |
| 2013 | 59.0% | $1.63 Billion | $668.00 Million | $3.63 Billion | ▼ -8.7 pp |
| 2012 | 67.7% | $2.07 Billion | $668.00 Million | $3.48 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2011 | 67.5% | $2.06 Billion | $670.00 Million | $3.71 Billion | ▲ +2.8 pp |
| 2010 | 64.7% | $1.90 Billion | $669.00 Million | $3.38 Billion | ▲ +2.5 pp |
| 2009 | 62.2% | $1.82 Billion | $686.00 Million | $3.48 Billion | ▲ +2.7 pp |
| 2008 | 59.5% | $1.73 Billion | $699.00 Million | $3.40 Billion | ▲ +3.0 pp |
| 2007 | 56.5% | $1.57 Billion | $684.00 Million | $3.55 Billion | ▼ -22.7 pp |
| 2006 | 79.2% | $1.56 Billion | $325.00 Million | $2.73 Billion | ▲ +26.2 pp |
| 2005 | 53.0% | $1.31 Billion | $616.00 Million | $2.62 Billion | ▲ +4.8 pp |
| 2004 | 48.2% | $1.08 Billion | $562.00 Million | $2.38 Billion | ▲ +13.2 pp |
| 2003 | 35.0% | $840.00 Million | $546.00 Million | $2.26 Billion | ▼ -46.2 pp |
| 2002 | 81.2% | $1.31 Billion | $246.00 Million | $2.02 Billion | ▲ +3.4 pp |
| 2001 | 77.8% | $1.19 Billion | $263.00 Million | $1.94 Billion | ▲ +3.6 pp |
| 2000 | 74.2% | $1.05 Billion | $270.00 Million | $1.80 Billion | ▲ +3.0 pp |
| 1999 | 71.2% | $917.00 Million | $264.00 Million | $1.74 Billion | ▲ +1.8 pp |
| 1998 | 69.4% | $817.00 Million | $250.00 Million | $1.49 Billion | ▲ +4.2 pp |
| 1997 | 65.2% | $730.00 Million | $254.00 Million | $1.43 Billion | ▲ +6.1 pp |
| 1996 | 59.1% | $634.00 Million | $259.00 Million | $1.38 Billion | ▲ +7.2 pp |
| 1995 | 51.9% | $545.90 Million | $262.50 Million | $1.29 Billion | ▲ +11.5 pp |
| 1994 | 40.4% | $463.70 Million | $276.40 Million | $1.23 Billion | ▼ -25.4 pp |
| 1993 | 65.8% | $818.10 Million | $279.70 Million | $1.31 Billion | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 1992 | 66.6% | $735.20 Million | $245.20 Million | $1.19 Billion | ▼ -2.0 pp |
| 1991 | 68.7% | $660.60 Million | $206.90 Million | $1.08 Billion | ▲ +4.4 pp |
| 1990 | 64.3% | $595.30 Million | $212.60 Million | $1.02 Billion | ▲ +16.4 pp |
| 1989 | 47.9% | $555.70 Million | $289.60 Million | $1.00 Billion | ▲ +15.1 pp |
| 1988 | 32.8% | $442.60 Million | $297.30 Million | $932.30 Million | ▼ -7.0 pp |
| 1987 | 39.8% | $577.90 Million | $347.70 Million | $1.06 Billion | ▲ +3.1 pp |
| 1986 | 36.8% | $516.40 Million | $326.50 Million | $1.04 Billion | — |