BRADY CORPORATION - CL A (BRC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BRC - US1046741062 - Common Stock
82.01 USD
+1.5 (+1.86%)
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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BRC had positive earnings in the past year.
BRC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BRC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years BRC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BRC's Return On Assets of 10.90% is amongst the best of the industry. BRC outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 15.72%, BRC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.75% of the companies in the same industry.
BRC has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.00%) than 86.25% 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 10.60%.
| 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
BRC has a Profit Margin of 12.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BRC outperforms 91.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BRC has grown nicely.
BRC's Operating Margin of 16.79% is amongst the best of the industry. BRC outperforms 88.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BRC has grown nicely.
BRC's Gross Margin of 50.59% is amongst the best of the industry. BRC outperforms 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
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.
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 6.77. This indicates that BRC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.77, BRC belongs to the top 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.
BRC's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.72 is amongst the best of the industry. BRC outperforms 86.25% 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.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.09, BRC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC8.7%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.07 indicates that BRC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.07, BRC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.25% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Quick ratio of BRC (1.39) 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.
BRC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.77% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BRC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.20% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BRC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.96% on average per year.
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.
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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.49 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.
BRC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.92.
BRC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.78.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BRC is valued cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
BRC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BRC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BRC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.42 |
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)1.62
PEG (5Y)1.18
EPS Next 2Y9.84%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.25%, BRC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.90, BRC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
BRC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
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
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 (1/8/2026, 2:21:18 PM)
82.01
+1.5 (+1.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.91%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.2%
Ins Owner Change3.21%
Market Cap3.87B
Revenue(TTM)1.54B
Net Income(TTM)195.67M
Analysts86.67
Price Target97.92 (19.4%)
Short Float %0.76%
Short Ratio1.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
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)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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.78 | ||
| P/S | 2.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.24 | ||
| P/B | 3.11 | ||
| P/tB | 8.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.42 |
EPS(TTM)4.69
EY5.72%
EPS(NY)5.55
Fwd EY6.77%
FCF(TTM)3.39
FCFY4.13%
OCF(TTM)4.05
OCFY4.94%
SpS32.68
BVpS26.38
TBVpS9.5
PEG (NY)1.62
PEG (5Y)1.18
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 | 6.77 |
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.