BRADY CORPORATION - CL A (BRC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BRC - US1046741062 - Common Stock
78.4 USD
-0.34 (-0.43%)
Overall BRC gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated BRC against 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. BRC gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. BRC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BRC was profitable.
BRC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BRC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BRC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BRC has a better Return On Assets (10.90%) than 87.80% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 15.72%, BRC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
BRC has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BRC outperforms 87.80% of its industry peers.
BRC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.20%. This is above the industry average of 10.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of BRC (12.69%) is better than 90.24% of its industry peers.
BRC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.79%, BRC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.02% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BRC has grown nicely.
BRC has a better Gross Margin (50.59%) than 90.24% of its industry peers.
BRC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BRC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
BRC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BRC has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BRC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.68 indicates that BRC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BRC (6.68) is better than 89.02% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BRC is 0.72, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BRC, only 0.72 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BRC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.72. This is amongst the best in the industry. BRC outperforms 85.37% of its industry peers.
BRC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BRC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.09. This is in the better half of the industry: BRC outperforms 74.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.68 |
ROIC/WACC1.64
WACC8.54%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.07 indicates that BRC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BRC has a Current ratio of 2.07. This is in the better half of the industry: BRC outperforms 71.95% 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.
BRC has a Quick ratio (1.39) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.31% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.77% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
BRC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.20%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.96% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
BRC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.48% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.34%
EPS Next 2Y9.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.14%
Revenue Next 2Y4.48%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.72, BRC is valued correctly.
BRC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BRC is cheaper than 71.95% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BRC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say BRC is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.32 indicates a correct valuation of BRC.
75.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BRC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.21. BRC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.32 |
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 62.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
65.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BRC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.15 |
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)1.79
PEG (5Y)1.13
EPS Next 2Y9.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BRC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BRC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.48.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.23, BRC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BRC has a limited annual growth rate of 1.98%.
BRC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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 2Y9.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:BRC (12/2/2025, 12:22:05 PM)
78.4
-0.34 (-0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.56%
Inst Owner Change-0.63%
Ins Owners3.13%
Ins Owner Change3.1%
Market Cap3.70B
Revenue(TTM)1.54B
Net Income(TTM)195.67M
Analysts86.67
Price Target96.9 (23.6%)
Short Float %0.47%
Short Ratio1.06
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
Yearly Dividend0.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.98%
DP23.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)0%
PT rev (3m)9.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.32 | ||
| P/S | 2.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.35 | ||
| P/B | 2.97 | ||
| P/tB | 8.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.15 |
EPS(TTM)4.69
EY5.98%
EPS(NY)5.47
Fwd EY6.98%
FCF(TTM)3.39
FCFY4.32%
OCF(TTM)4.05
OCFY5.17%
SpS32.68
BVpS26.38
TBVpS9.5
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)1.13
Graham Number52.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 6.68 |
F-Score6
WACC8.54%
ROIC/WACC1.64
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 Y9.34%
EPS Next 2Y9.09%
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 Year5.14%
Revenue Next 2Y4.48%
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 for BRC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BRC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BRADY CORPORATION - CL A (BRC) is 16.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.97.
What is the expected EPS growth for BRADY CORPORATION - CL A (BRC) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BRADY CORPORATION - CL A (BRC) is expected to grow by 9.34% in the next year.