BRADY CORPORATION - CL A (BRC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BRC - US1046741062 - Common Stock
82.27 USD
+0.27 (+0.33%)
Taking everything into account, BRC scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BRC was compared to 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. BRC has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. BRC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years BRC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.90%, BRC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- BRC has a better Return On Equity (15.72%) than 78.75% of its industry peers.
- BRC's Return On Invested Capital of 14.00% is amongst the best of the industry. BRC outperforms 86.25% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BRC is above the industry average of 10.54%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.69%, BRC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BRC has grown nicely.
- BRC has a better Operating Margin (16.79%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
- BRC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 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 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BRC is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BRC has less shares outstanding
- BRC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BRC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- BRC has an Altman-Z score of 6.85. This indicates that BRC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.85, BRC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.72, BRC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that BRC is not too dependend on debt financing.
- BRC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.09 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BRC outperforms 73.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC8.71%
2.3 Liquidity
- BRC has a Current Ratio of 2.07. This indicates that BRC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- BRC's Current ratio of 2.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BRC outperforms 70.00% 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's Quick ratio of 1.39 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BRC outperforms 51.25% of its industry peers.
| 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
- BRC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.84% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.20% on average over the next years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.54 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BRC.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BRC is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BRC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say BRC is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.82 indicates a correct valuation of BRC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BRC indicates a rather cheap valuation: BRC is cheaper than 82.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BRC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BRC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BRC is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BRC is valued a bit cheaper than 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of BRC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)1.19
EPS Next 2Y9.84%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BRC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.19%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.88, BRC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- BRC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
5.3 Sustainability
- BRC pays out 23.33% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- BRC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP23.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.84%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:BRC (1/14/2026, 11:12:42 AM)
82.27
+0.27 (+0.33%)
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 Change-0.73%
Ins Owners3.2%
Ins Owner Change2.69%
Market Cap3.88B
Revenue(TTM)1.54B
Net Income(TTM)195.67M
Analysts86.67
Price Target97.92 (19.02%)
Short Float %0.76%
Short Ratio1.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)0%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.82 | ||
| P/S | 2.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.31 | ||
| P/B | 3.12 | ||
| P/tB | 8.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.66 |
EPS(TTM)4.69
EY5.7%
EPS(NY)5.55
Fwd EY6.75%
FCF(TTM)3.39
FCFY4.12%
OCF(TTM)4.05
OCFY4.92%
SpS32.68
BVpS26.38
TBVpS9.5
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)1.19
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 | 6.85 |
F-Score6
WACC8.71%
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.