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BRUNSWICK CORP (BC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BC - US1170431092 - Common Stock

70.11 USD
+1.78 (+2.61%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 6:30:00 PM
70.11 USD
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After Hours: 12/3/2025, 6:30:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

BC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Leisure Products industry. While BC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BC had a positive cash flow from operations.
BC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BC had a positive operating cash flow.
BC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -4.41%, BC is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
BC's Return On Equity of -14.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BC outperforms 42.42% of its industry peers.
BC has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.96%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
BC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.29%. This is above the industry average of 7.07%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.96%) for BC is well below the 3 year average (11.29%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that BC had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.41%
ROE -14.6%
ROIC 4.96%
ROA(3y)6.58%
ROA(5y)8.11%
ROE(3y)20.05%
ROE(5y)23.17%
ROIC(3y)11.29%
ROIC(5y)12.56%
BC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

BC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BC (5.65%) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BC has declined.
The Gross Margin of BC (24.65%) is worse than 60.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.65%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 24.65%
OM growth 3Y-15.92%
OM growth 5Y-7.05%
PM growth 3Y-37.44%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.7%
GM growth 5Y-0.86%
BC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BC is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BC is higher compared to a year ago.
BC Yearly Shares OutstandingBC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
BC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of BC is 3.72, which is a good value as it means it would take BC, 3.72 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.72) than 69.70% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.28 is on the high side and indicates that BC has dependencies on debt financing.
BC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.28) than 78.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.28
Debt/FCF 3.72
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC10.19%
BC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

BC has a Current Ratio of 1.78. This is a normal value and indicates that BC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.78, BC is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
BC has a Quick Ratio of 1.78. This is a bad value and indicates that BC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.73, BC is doing worse than 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.78
Quick Ratio 0.73
BC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -49.22%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.13% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.78% in the past year.
BC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.22%
EPS 3Y-18%
EPS 5Y1.13%
EPS Q2Q%-17.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.6%
Revenue growth 5Y4.97%
Sales Q2Q%6.82%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, BC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.83% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.51% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-26.51%
EPS Next 2Y-3.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.07%
EPS Next 5Y14.83%
Revenue Next Year1.72%
Revenue Next 2Y3.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.17%
Revenue Next 5Y4.51%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
BC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
BC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.93, the valuation of BC can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BC is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.37.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.48, which indicates a correct valuation of BC.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.20.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.93
Fwd PE 16.48
BC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.74
EV/EBITDA 10.81
BC Per share dataBC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)21.1
EPS Next 2Y-3.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.58%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.01.
BC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.58%

5.2 History

The dividend of BC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.66%!
BC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
BC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.66%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years16
BC Yearly Dividends per shareBC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of BC are negative and hence is the payout ratio. BC will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The dividend of BC is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-47.09%
EPS Next 2Y-3.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.07%
BC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

BRUNSWICK CORP

NYSE:BC (12/3/2025, 6:30:00 PM)

After market: 70.11 0 (0%)

70.11

+1.78 (+2.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryLeisure Products
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners108.48%
Inst Owner Change-0.15%
Ins Owners0.92%
Ins Owner Change0.45%
Market Cap4.56B
Revenue(TTM)5.18B
Net Income(TTM)-238.50M
Analysts75.56
Price Target75.93 (8.3%)
Short Float %5%
Short Ratio4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.58%
Yearly Dividend1.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.66%
DP-47.09%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date11-26 2025-11-26 (0.43)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.81%
Min EPS beat(2)10.64%
Max EPS beat(2)18.98%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)44.16%
Min EPS beat(4)10.1%
Max EPS beat(4)136.9%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)18.17%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)11.62%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)9.25%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.87%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)4.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.87%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.51%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.51%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.59%
PT rev (1m)1.28%
PT rev (3m)17.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.93
Fwd PE 16.48
P/S 0.88
P/FCF 7.74
P/OCF 6.2
P/B 2.79
P/tB 51.88
EV/EBITDA 10.81
EPS(TTM)2.93
EY4.18%
EPS(NY)4.25
Fwd EY6.07%
FCF(TTM)9.05
FCFY12.91%
OCF(TTM)11.31
OCFY16.13%
SpS79.7
BVpS25.12
TBVpS1.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)21.1
Graham Number40.7
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.41%
ROE -14.6%
ROCE 6.97%
ROIC 4.96%
ROICexc 5.34%
ROICexgc 8.84%
OM 5.65%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 24.65%
FCFM 11.36%
ROA(3y)6.58%
ROA(5y)8.11%
ROE(3y)20.05%
ROE(5y)23.17%
ROIC(3y)11.29%
ROIC(5y)12.56%
ROICexc(3y)12.61%
ROICexc(5y)14.42%
ROICexgc(3y)24.11%
ROICexgc(5y)28.09%
ROCE(3y)15.87%
ROCE(5y)17.66%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-26.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-12.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.21%
OM growth 3Y-15.92%
OM growth 5Y-7.05%
PM growth 3Y-37.44%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.7%
GM growth 5Y-0.86%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.96
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.28
Debt/FCF 3.72
Debt/EBITDA 3.58
Cap/Depr 49.98%
Cap/Sales 2.83%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 125.44%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.78
Quick Ratio 0.73
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC10.19%
ROIC/WACC0.49
Cap/Depr(3y)110.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)120.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.44%
Profit Quality(3y)112.61%
Profit Quality(5y)110.96%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.22%
EPS 3Y-18%
EPS 5Y1.13%
EPS Q2Q%-17.09%
EPS Next Y-26.51%
EPS Next 2Y-3.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.07%
EPS Next 5Y14.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.6%
Revenue growth 5Y4.97%
Sales Q2Q%6.82%
Revenue Next Year1.72%
Revenue Next 2Y3.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.17%
Revenue Next 5Y4.51%
EBIT growth 1Y-44.16%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.95%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.43%
EBIT Next Year27.55%
EBIT Next 3Y18.74%
EBIT Next 5Y15.06%
FCF growth 1Y46.14%
FCF growth 3Y-4.9%
FCF growth 5Y5.54%
OCF growth 1Y1.46%
OCF growth 3Y-9.08%
OCF growth 5Y-0.13%

BRUNSWICK CORP / BC FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for BC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BC.


What is the valuation status for BC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BRUNSWICK CORP (BC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is BRUNSWICK CORP (BC) stock?

BRUNSWICK CORP (BC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the financial health of BRUNSWICK CORP (BC) stock?

The financial health rating of BRUNSWICK CORP (BC) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BC stock?

The dividend rating of BRUNSWICK CORP (BC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -47.09%.