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BRADY CORPORATION - CL A (BRC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BRC - US1046741062 - Common Stock

82.21 USD
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Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to BRC. BRC was compared to 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. BRC scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. BRC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BRC was profitable.
In the past year BRC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BRC has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BRC had a positive operating cash flow.
BRC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBRC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

BRC has a better Return On Assets (10.90%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
BRC has a better Return On Equity (15.72%) than 78.75% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BRC (14.00%) is better than 86.25% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BRC is above the industry average of 10.60%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.9%
ROE 15.72%
ROIC 14%
ROA(3y)12.12%
ROA(5y)11.32%
ROE(3y)17.27%
ROE(5y)16.31%
ROIC(3y)15.2%
ROIC(5y)14.31%
BRC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBRC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 12.69%, BRC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.25% of the companies in the same industry.
BRC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BRC (16.79%) is better than 88.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BRC has grown nicely.
BRC has a better Gross Margin (50.59%) than 91.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BRC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.79%
PM (TTM) 12.69%
GM 50.59%
OM growth 3Y3.75%
OM growth 5Y3.35%
PM growth 3Y2.82%
PM growth 5Y3.85%
GM growth 3Y1.19%
GM growth 5Y0.56%
BRC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBRC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BRC is creating some value.
BRC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BRC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BRC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
BRC Yearly Shares OutstandingBRC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
BRC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBRC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.86 indicates that BRC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BRC's Altman-Z score of 6.86 is amongst the best of the industry. BRC outperforms 88.75% of its industry peers.
BRC has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.72. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.72 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BRC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.72. This is amongst the best in the industry. BRC outperforms 86.25% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that BRC is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BRC (0.09) is better than 73.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 0.72
Altman-Z 6.86
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC8.7%
BRC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBRC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.07 indicates that BRC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BRC (2.07) is better than 71.25% of its industry peers.
BRC has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that BRC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.39, BRC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 1.39
BRC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBRC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BRC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.31%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, BRC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.77% on average per year.
BRC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.20%.
BRC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.96% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.31%
EPS 3Y14.47%
EPS 5Y14.77%
EPS Q2Q%8.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.2%
Revenue growth 3Y5.15%
Revenue growth 5Y6.96%
Sales Q2Q%7.48%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, BRC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.84% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BRC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.77%
EPS Next 2Y9.84%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.59%
Revenue Next 2Y5.2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
BRC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBRC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
BRC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBRC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BRC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.53.
73.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BRC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BRC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say BRC is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.81 indicates a correct valuation of BRC.
BRC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BRC is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BRC to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.88), we can say BRC is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.53
Fwd PE 14.81
BRC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBRC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BRC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BRC is cheaper than 63.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BRC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BRC is cheaper than 68.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.26
EV/EBITDA 12.71
BRC Per share dataBRC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

BRC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
BRC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)1.19
EPS Next 2Y9.84%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BRC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.19%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.90, BRC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, BRC is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.19%

5.2 History

The dividend of BRC has a limited annual growth rate of 1.98%.
BRC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
BRC Yearly Dividends per shareBRC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

23.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BRC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BRC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP23.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.84%
EPS Next 3YN/A
BRC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBRC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
BRC Dividend Payout.BRC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BRC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BRADY CORPORATION - CL A

NYSE:BRC (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 82.21 0 (0%)

82.21

-0.11 (-0.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-17 2025-11-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19
Inst Owners84.91%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.2%
Ins Owner Change3.21%
Market Cap3.88B
Revenue(TTM)1.54B
Net Income(TTM)195.67M
Analysts86.67
Price Target97.92 (19.11%)
Short Float %0.76%
Short Ratio1.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.19%
Yearly Dividend0.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.98%
DP23.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date01-09 2026-01-09 (0.245)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.27%
Min EPS beat(2)1.01%
Max EPS beat(2)1.53%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.34%
Max EPS beat(4)1.53%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.11%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.28%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.5%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.94%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.94%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.9%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.63%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.61%
PT rev (1m)1.05%
PT rev (3m)1.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.38%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.53
Fwd PE 14.81
P/S 2.52
P/FCF 24.26
P/OCF 20.29
P/B 3.12
P/tB 8.65
EV/EBITDA 12.71
EPS(TTM)4.69
EY5.7%
EPS(NY)5.55
Fwd EY6.75%
FCF(TTM)3.39
FCFY4.12%
OCF(TTM)4.05
OCFY4.93%
SpS32.68
BVpS26.38
TBVpS9.5
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)1.19
Graham Number52.77
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.9%
ROE 15.72%
ROCE 17.56%
ROIC 14%
ROICexc 15.98%
ROICexgc 41.71%
OM 16.79%
PM (TTM) 12.69%
GM 50.59%
FCFM 10.37%
ROA(3y)12.12%
ROA(5y)11.32%
ROE(3y)17.27%
ROE(5y)16.31%
ROIC(3y)15.2%
ROIC(5y)14.31%
ROICexc(3y)17.98%
ROICexc(5y)16.66%
ROICexgc(3y)51.28%
ROICexgc(5y)50.08%
ROCE(3y)19.07%
ROCE(5y)17.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.71%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.1%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.16%
OM growth 3Y3.75%
OM growth 5Y3.35%
PM growth 3Y2.82%
PM growth 5Y3.85%
GM growth 3Y1.19%
GM growth 5Y0.56%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 0.72
Debt/EBITDA 0.39
Cap/Depr 75.38%
Cap/Sales 2.03%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 63.64%
Profit Quality 81.71%
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 1.39
Altman-Z 6.86
F-Score6
WACC8.7%
ROIC/WACC1.61
Cap/Depr(3y)131.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)125.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.98%
Profit Quality(3y)93.24%
Profit Quality(5y)93.76%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.31%
EPS 3Y14.47%
EPS 5Y14.77%
EPS Q2Q%8.04%
EPS Next Y10.77%
EPS Next 2Y9.84%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.2%
Revenue growth 3Y5.15%
Revenue growth 5Y6.96%
Sales Q2Q%7.48%
Revenue Next Year6.59%
Revenue Next 2Y5.2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.71%
EBIT growth 3Y9.09%
EBIT growth 5Y10.54%
EBIT Next Year37.08%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-26.26%
FCF growth 3Y26.83%
FCF growth 5Y6.2%
OCF growth 1Y-21.47%
OCF growth 3Y15.24%
OCF growth 5Y5.14%

BRADY CORPORATION - CL A / BRC FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for BRC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to BRC.


What is the valuation status of BRADY CORPORATION - CL A (BRC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BRADY CORPORATION - CL A (BRC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is BRADY CORPORATION - CL A (BRC) stock?

BRADY CORPORATION - CL A (BRC) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the financial health of BRADY CORPORATION - CL A (BRC) stock?

The financial health rating of BRADY CORPORATION - CL A (BRC) is 8 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for BRADY CORPORATION - CL A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BRADY CORPORATION - CL A (BRC) is expected to grow by 10.77% in the next year.