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BRUNSWICK CORP (BC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BC - US1170431092 - Common Stock

75.98 USD
+0.23 (+0.3%)
Last: 12/24/2025, 5:04:00 PM
75.98 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/24/2025, 5:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BC. BC was compared to 31 industry peers in the Leisure Products industry. BC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BC was profitable.
BC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BC has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -4.41%, BC is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.94% of the companies in the same industry.
BC has a worse Return On Equity (-14.60%) than 61.29% of its industry peers.
BC's Return On Invested Capital of 4.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BC outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
BC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.29%. This is above the industry average of 7.16%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.29%) for BC is well above the current ROIC(4.96%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.41%
ROE -14.6%
ROIC 4.96%
ROA(3y)6.58%
ROA(5y)8.11%
ROE(3y)20.05%
ROE(5y)23.17%
ROIC(3y)11.29%
ROIC(5y)12.56%
BC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BC has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 5.65%, BC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BC has declined.
BC's Gross Margin of 24.65% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BC is outperformed by 61.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.65%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 24.65%
OM growth 3Y-15.92%
OM growth 5Y-7.05%
PM growth 3Y-37.44%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.7%
GM growth 5Y-0.86%
BC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BC is still creating some 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.
The debt/assets ratio for BC is higher compared to a year ago.
BC Yearly Shares OutstandingBC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
BC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of BC is 3.72, which is a good value as it means it would take BC, 3.72 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.72) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.28 is on the high side and indicates that BC has dependencies on debt financing.
BC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.28. This is in the lower half of the industry: BC underperforms 74.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.28
Debt/FCF 3.72
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC10.13%
BC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.78 indicates that BC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BC has a Current ratio (1.78) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BC has a Quick Ratio of 1.78. This is a bad value and indicates that BC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BC's Quick ratio of 0.73 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BC is outperformed by 70.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.78
Quick Ratio 0.73
BC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -49.22%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.13% on average over the past years.
BC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.78%.
Measured over the past years, BC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.97% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.22%
EPS 3Y-18%
EPS 5Y1.13%
EPS Q2Q%-17.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.6%
Revenue growth 5Y4.97%
Sales Q2Q%6.82%

3.2 Future

BC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.83% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.51% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-26.57%
EPS Next 2Y-3.25%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
EPS Next 5Y14.83%
Revenue Next Year1.74%
Revenue Next 2Y3.63%
Revenue Next 3Y4.36%
Revenue Next 5Y4.51%

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 stable.
BC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
BC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.93 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BC.
BC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
BC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.80, the valuation of BC can be described as rather expensive.
BC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BC is cheaper than 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BC to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.03), we can say BC is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.93
Fwd PE 17.8
BC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

67.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BC is valued cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.39
EV/EBITDA 11.63
BC Per share dataBC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)22.87
EPS Next 2Y-3.25%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.27%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.33.
BC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.27%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of BC grows each year by 13.66%, 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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.66%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years16
BC Yearly Dividends per shareBC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

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 around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-47.09%
EPS Next 2Y-3.25%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
BC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

BRUNSWICK CORP

NYSE:BC (12/24/2025, 5:04:00 PM)

After market: 75.98 0 (0%)

75.98

+0.23 (+0.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryLeisure Products
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners111.04%
Inst Owner Change-0.15%
Ins Owners0.94%
Ins Owner Change0.54%
Market Cap4.94B
Revenue(TTM)5.18B
Net Income(TTM)-238.50M
Analysts75.56
Price Target77.59 (2.12%)
Short Float %4.83%
Short Ratio3.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.27%
Yearly Dividend1.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.66%
DP-47.09%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date11-26 2025-11-26 (0.43)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.81%
Min EPS beat(2)10.64%
Max EPS beat(2)18.98%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)44.16%
Min EPS beat(4)10.1%
Max EPS beat(4)136.9%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)18.17%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)11.62%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)9.25%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.87%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)4.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.87%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.51%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.51%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.59%
PT rev (1m)3.48%
PT rev (3m)12.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.93
Fwd PE 17.8
P/S 0.95
P/FCF 8.39
P/OCF 6.72
P/B 3.02
P/tB 56.22
EV/EBITDA 11.63
EPS(TTM)2.93
EY3.86%
EPS(NY)4.27
Fwd EY5.62%
FCF(TTM)9.05
FCFY11.91%
OCF(TTM)11.31
OCFY14.89%
SpS79.7
BVpS25.12
TBVpS1.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)22.87
Graham Number40.7
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.41%
ROE -14.6%
ROCE 6.97%
ROIC 4.96%
ROICexc 5.34%
ROICexgc 8.84%
OM 5.65%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 24.65%
FCFM 11.36%
ROA(3y)6.58%
ROA(5y)8.11%
ROE(3y)20.05%
ROE(5y)23.17%
ROIC(3y)11.29%
ROIC(5y)12.56%
ROICexc(3y)12.61%
ROICexc(5y)14.42%
ROICexgc(3y)24.11%
ROICexgc(5y)28.09%
ROCE(3y)15.87%
ROCE(5y)17.66%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-26.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-12.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.21%
OM growth 3Y-15.92%
OM growth 5Y-7.05%
PM growth 3Y-37.44%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.7%
GM growth 5Y-0.86%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.96
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.28
Debt/FCF 3.72
Debt/EBITDA 3.58
Cap/Depr 49.98%
Cap/Sales 2.83%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 125.44%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.78
Quick Ratio 0.73
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC10.13%
ROIC/WACC0.49
Cap/Depr(3y)110.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)120.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.44%
Profit Quality(3y)112.61%
Profit Quality(5y)110.96%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.22%
EPS 3Y-18%
EPS 5Y1.13%
EPS Q2Q%-17.09%
EPS Next Y-26.57%
EPS Next 2Y-3.25%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
EPS Next 5Y14.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.6%
Revenue growth 5Y4.97%
Sales Q2Q%6.82%
Revenue Next Year1.74%
Revenue Next 2Y3.63%
Revenue Next 3Y4.36%
Revenue Next 5Y4.51%
EBIT growth 1Y-44.16%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.95%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.43%
EBIT Next Year29.13%
EBIT Next 3Y16.46%
EBIT Next 5Y15.06%
FCF growth 1Y46.14%
FCF growth 3Y-4.9%
FCF growth 5Y5.54%
OCF growth 1Y1.46%
OCF growth 3Y-9.08%
OCF growth 5Y-0.13%

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 for BC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 5 / 10.


What is the financial health of BRUNSWICK CORP (BC) stock?

The financial health rating of BRUNSWICK CORP (BC) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BC stock?

The dividend rating of BRUNSWICK CORP (BC) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -47.09%.