BRUNSWICK CORP (BC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BC • US1170431092
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This BC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BC was profitable.
- BC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years BC 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years BC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- BC's Return On Assets of -2.58% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BC outperforms 40.63% of its industry peers.
- BC's Return On Equity of -8.45% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BC outperforms 40.63% of its industry peers.
- BC has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.91%) than 65.63% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BC is in line with the industry average of 7.45%.
| 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 75.00% 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 62.50% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BC has declined.
| 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-4.01%
GM growth 5Y-2.03%
2. BC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BC is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BC has less shares outstanding
- BC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- BC has an Altman-Z score of 2.98. This is not the best score and indicates that BC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BC has a better Altman-Z score (2.98) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BC (5.30) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.11 is on the high side and indicates that BC has dependencies on debt financing.
- BC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.11) than 65.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC8.68%
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 65.63% of its industry peers.
- BC has a Quick Ratio of 1.44. This is a bad value and indicates that BC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.61, BC is doing worse than 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. BC Growth Analysis
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%.
- Measured over the past years, BC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.29% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.86% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.76% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y33.56%
EPS Next 2Y28.22%
EPS Next 3Y27.67%
EPS Next 5Y27.86%
Revenue Next Year9.08%
Revenue Next 2Y7.1%
Revenue Next 3Y6.73%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. BC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.55 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BC.
- 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.23, BC is valued at the same level.
- BC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.14.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BC is valued a bit cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- BC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 81.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.6 |
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.
- BC's earnings are expected to grow with 27.67% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.22%
EPS Next 3Y27.67%
5. BC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.47%, BC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.28, BC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, BC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.47% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.59%!
- BC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- BC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.59%
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.
- BC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-82.01%
EPS Next 2Y28.22%
EPS Next 3Y27.67%
BC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
70.47
-0.71 (-1%)
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 Owners104.78%
Inst Owner Change-6.26%
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner Change0.11%
Market Cap4.57B
Revenue(TTM)5.36B
Net Income(TTM)-137.30M
Analysts76.43
Price Target90.25 (28.07%)
Short Float %5.89%
Short Ratio3.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.47% |
Yearly Dividend1.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.59%
DP-82.01%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date02-23 2026-02-23 (0.44)
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)0.4%
PT rev (3m)16.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.14 | ||
| P/S | 0.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.13 | ||
| P/B | 2.81 | ||
| P/tB | 51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.6 |
EPS(TTM)3.27
EY4.64%
EPS(NY)4.37
Fwd EY6.2%
FCF(TTM)6.11
FCFY8.67%
OCF(TTM)8.67
OCFY12.3%
SpS82.7
BVpS25.07
TBVpS1.38
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number42.95
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-4.01%
GM growth 5Y-2.03%
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 | 2.72 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.98 |
F-Score5
WACC8.68%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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 Y33.56%
EPS Next 2Y28.22%
EPS Next 3Y27.67%
EPS Next 5Y27.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.66%
Revenue growth 5Y4.29%
Sales Q2Q%15.49%
Revenue Next Year9.08%
Revenue Next 2Y7.1%
Revenue Next 3Y6.73%
Revenue Next 5Y5.76%
EBIT growth 1Y-27.9%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.52%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.54%
EBIT Next Year84.19%
EBIT Next 3Y32.29%
EBIT Next 5Y23.77%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 6 / 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 21.55 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.81.
What is the financial health of BRUNSWICK CORP (BC) stock?
The financial health rating of BRUNSWICK CORP (BC) is 3 / 10.