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
- BC had positive earnings in the past year.
- BC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years BC 4 years were profitable.
- BC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- BC's Return On Assets of -2.58% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BC outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of -8.45%, BC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of BC (5.91%) is better than 62.50% 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 7.40%.
| 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 Operating Margin of 5.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: BC outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
- BC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- BC has a Gross Margin of 24.84%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BC underperforms 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) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BC is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BC has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, BC has less shares outstanding
- BC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.99 indicates that BC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 2.99, BC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BC is 5.30, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BC, 5.30 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BC (5.30) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.11. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- BC's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.11 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BC is outperformed by 65.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC8.81%
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 68.75% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.61, BC is not doing good in the industry: 71.88% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. BC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- BC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -28.29%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -8.40% on average over the past years.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.86% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- BC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y33.56%
EPS Next 2Y28.22%
EPS Next 3Y27.67%
EPS Next 5Y27.86%
Revenue Next Year9.03%
Revenue Next 2Y7.05%
Revenue Next 3Y6.73%
Revenue Next 5Y5.76%
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 accelerating.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.89, the valuation of BC can be described as rather expensive.
- 68.75% 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 25.96. BC is around the same levels.
- BC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.39.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BC is cheaper than 71.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BC 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 | 21.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.39 |
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.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BC is valued cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BC's 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)0.65
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 2.55%, BC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- BC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.27.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, BC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.55% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of BC grows each year by 11.59%, which is quite nice.
- 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
- The earnings of BC are negative and hence is the payout ratio. BC will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- 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
71.59
+0.33 (+0.46%)
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 Cap4.64B
Revenue(TTM)5.36B
Net Income(TTM)-137.30M
Analysts76.43
Price Target90.25 (26.07%)
Short Float %5.89%
Short Ratio3.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.55% |
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)18.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-41.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.39 | ||
| P/S | 0.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.26 | ||
| P/B | 2.86 | ||
| P/tB | 51.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.69 |
EPS(TTM)3.27
EY4.57%
EPS(NY)4.37
Fwd EY6.1%
FCF(TTM)6.11
FCFY8.54%
OCF(TTM)8.67
OCFY12.11%
SpS82.7
BVpS25.07
TBVpS1.38
PEG (NY)0.65
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 | 2.99 |
F-Score5
WACC8.81%
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 Y33.56%
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 Year9.03%
Revenue Next 2Y7.05%
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 21.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.86.
What is the financial health of BRUNSWICK CORP (BC) stock?
The financial health rating of BRUNSWICK CORP (BC) is 3 / 10.