BRUNSWICK CORP (BC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:BC • US1170431092
79.62 USD
-2.9 (-3.51%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
79.62 USD
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After Hours: 2/27/2026, 4:15:21 PM
BC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 31 industry peers in the Leisure Products industry. There are concerns on the financial health of BC while its profitability can be described as average. BC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BC was profitable.
- In the past year BC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- BC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- BC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- BC has a Return On Assets (-2.58%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BC has a Return On Equity (-8.45%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of BC (5.91%) is better than 67.74% of its industry peers.
- BC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.70%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.11%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.58% | ||
| ROE | -8.45% | ||
| ROIC | 5.91% |
ROA(3y)2.15%
ROA(5y)5.62%
ROE(3y)6.19%
ROE(5y)16.54%
ROIC(3y)8.7%
ROIC(5y)11.18%
1.3 Margins
- BC has a better Operating Margin (5.83%) than 70.97% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BC has declined.
- BC's Gross Margin of 24.84% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BC is outperformed by 61.29% of its industry peers.
- BC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 24.84% |
OM growth 3Y-25.84%
OM growth 5Y-14.21%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.21%
GM growth 5Y-2.77%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BC is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BC has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for BC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- BC has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.30. This is a neutral value as BC would need 5.30 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.30, BC is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- BC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.11. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- BC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.11. This is in the lower half of the industry: BC underperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC8.79%
2.3 Liquidity
- BC has a Current Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that BC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BC has a worse Current ratio (1.44) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- BC has a worse Quick ratio (0.61) than 74.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for BC have decreased strongly by -28.29% in the last year.
- BC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -8.40% yearly.
- BC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.40%.
- BC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.29% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.29%
EPS 3Y-31.13%
EPS 5Y-8.4%
EPS Q2Q%141.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.66%
Revenue growth 5Y4.29%
Sales Q2Q%15.49%
3.2 Future
- BC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 27.86% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.76% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y33.12%
EPS Next 2Y27.83%
EPS Next 3Y30.21%
EPS Next 5Y27.86%
Revenue Next Year8.17%
Revenue Next 2Y6.68%
Revenue Next 3Y6.69%
Revenue Next 5Y5.76%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.35, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BC.
- 64.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.10. BC is around the same levels.
- BC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.29.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BC is valued a bit cheaper than 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- BC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BC is cheaper than 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- BC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BC is cheaper than 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as BC's earnings are expected to grow with 30.21% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.83%
EPS Next 3Y30.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.04%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.24, BC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- BC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.04% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.57%!
- BC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- BC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.57%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years16
5.3 Sustainability
- BC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- The dividend of BC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-82.01%
EPS Next 2Y27.83%
EPS Next 3Y30.21%
79.62
-2.9 (-3.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryLeisure Products
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners110.83%
Inst Owner Change-6.73%
Ins Owners0.94%
Ins Owner Change0.11%
Market Cap5.18B
Revenue(TTM)5.36B
Net Income(TTM)-137.30M
Analysts76.43
Price Target89.89 (12.9%)
Short Float %4.3%
Short Ratio3.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.04% |
Yearly Dividend1.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.57%
DP-82.01%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.15%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.34%
Max EPS beat(2)10.64%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)41.04%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.34%
Max EPS beat(4)136.9%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)19.7%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)11.6%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)8.89%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.96%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)4.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.87%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.39%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.29%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.2%
PT rev (1m)9.1%
PT rev (3m)19.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-38.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-39.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.29 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.21 | ||
| P/B | 3.19 | ||
| P/tB | 57.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.92 |
EPS(TTM)3.27
EY4.11%
EPS(NY)4.35
Fwd EY5.47%
FCF(TTM)6.09
FCFY7.65%
OCF(TTM)8.64
OCFY10.85%
SpS82.45
BVpS24.99
TBVpS1.38
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number42.88
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.58% | ||
| ROE | -8.45% | ||
| ROCE | 8.04% | ||
| ROIC | 5.91% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.98% | ||
| OM | 5.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 24.84% | ||
| FCFM | 7.39% |
ROA(3y)2.15%
ROA(5y)5.62%
ROE(3y)6.19%
ROE(5y)16.54%
ROIC(3y)8.7%
ROIC(5y)11.18%
ROICexc(3y)9.5%
ROICexc(5y)12.37%
ROICexgc(3y)18.05%
ROICexgc(5y)24.22%
ROCE(3y)11.84%
ROCE(5y)15.22%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-29.65%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-20.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y-19.68%
OM growth 3Y-25.84%
OM growth 5Y-14.21%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.21%
GM growth 5Y-2.77%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 56.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.09% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)73.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)107.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.22%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.29%
EPS 3Y-31.13%
EPS 5Y-8.4%
EPS Q2Q%141.67%
EPS Next Y33.12%
EPS Next 2Y27.83%
EPS Next 3Y30.21%
EPS Next 5Y27.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.66%
Revenue growth 5Y4.29%
Sales Q2Q%15.49%
Revenue Next Year8.17%
Revenue Next 2Y6.68%
Revenue Next 3Y6.69%
Revenue Next 5Y5.76%
EBIT growth 1Y-27.9%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.52%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.54%
EBIT Next Year98.59%
EBIT Next 3Y35.47%
EBIT Next 5Y25.45%
FCF growth 1Y50.11%
FCF growth 3Y26.07%
FCF growth 5Y-8.44%
OCF growth 1Y30.3%
OCF growth 3Y-1.38%
OCF growth 5Y-6.78%
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 of BRUNSWICK CORP (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 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of BRUNSWICK CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BRUNSWICK CORP (BC) is 24.35 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.19.
What is the financial health of BRUNSWICK CORP (BC) stock?
The financial health rating of BRUNSWICK CORP (BC) is 3 / 10.