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BRADY CORPORATION - CL A (BRC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BRC - US1046741062 - Common Stock

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Last: 12/24/2025, 8:16:11 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

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 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. BRC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BRC was profitable.
In the past year BRC had a positive cash flow from operations.
BRC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BRC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
BRC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBRC 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 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

BRC has a Return On Assets of 10.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BRC outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
BRC has a Return On Equity of 15.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: BRC outperforms 78.75% of its industry peers.
BRC has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.00%) than 87.50% 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 10.33%.
Industry RankSector 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%
BRC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBRC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

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.
BRC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BRC (16.79%) is better than 88.75% of its industry peers.
BRC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BRC has a Gross Margin of 50.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BRC outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
BRC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
BRC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBRC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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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 BRC is still creating some value.
BRC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BRC has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BRC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
BRC Yearly Shares OutstandingBRC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
BRC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBRC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.75 indicates that BRC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BRC (6.75) is better than 88.75% of its industry peers.
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 85.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that BRC is not too dependend on debt financing.
BRC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.09) than 73.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 0.72
Altman-Z 6.75
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC8.7%
BRC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBRC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

BRC has a Current Ratio of 2.07. This indicates that BRC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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.
A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that BRC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.39, BRC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 1.39
BRC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBRC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BRC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.31%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, BRC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.77% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 11.20% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.96% on average over the past years.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, BRC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.84% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.14% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.77%
EPS Next 2Y9.84%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.46%
Revenue Next 2Y5.14%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
BRC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBRC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
BRC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBRC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.09, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BRC.
BRC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BRC is cheaper than 76.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, BRC is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.44, which indicates a correct valuation of BRC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BRC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BRC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.09
Fwd PE 14.44
BRC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBRC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BRC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BRC is cheaper than 63.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.65
EV/EBITDA 12.36
BRC Per share dataBRC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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)1.59
PEG (5Y)1.16
EPS Next 2Y9.84%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.19%, BRC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
BRC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.89.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, BRC is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.19%

5.2 History

The dividend of BRC has a limited annual growth rate of 1.98%.
BRC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
BRC Yearly Dividends per shareBRC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

23.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BRC. This is a low number and 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
BRC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBRC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
BRC Dividend Payout.BRC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BRC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BRADY CORPORATION - CL A

NYSE:BRC (12/24/2025, 8:16:11 PM)

After market: 80.13 0 (0%)

80.13

-0.12 (-0.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-17 2025-11-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19
Inst Owners84.79%
Inst Owner Change-0.63%
Ins Owners3.2%
Ins Owner Change3.2%
Market Cap3.78B
Revenue(TTM)1.54B
Net Income(TTM)195.67M
Analysts86.67
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.41%
Short Ratio0.88
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.19%
Yearly Dividend0.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.98%
DP23.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date01-09 2026-01-09 (0.245)
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)2.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.09
Fwd PE 14.44
P/S 2.45
P/FCF 23.65
P/OCF 19.78
P/B 3.04
P/tB 8.44
EV/EBITDA 12.36
EPS(TTM)4.69
EY5.85%
EPS(NY)5.55
Fwd EY6.93%
FCF(TTM)3.39
FCFY4.23%
OCF(TTM)4.05
OCFY5.06%
SpS32.68
BVpS26.38
TBVpS9.5
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)1.16
Graham Number52.77
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 6.75
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 Year6.46%
Revenue Next 2Y5.14%
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 for 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.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BRC stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BRADY CORPORATION - CL A (BRC) is 17.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.04.


What is the expected EPS growth for BRADY CORPORATION - CL A (BRC) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BRADY CORPORATION - CL A (BRC) is expected to grow by 10.77% in the next year.