BROWN & BROWN INC (BRO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BRO • US1152361010
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This BRO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BRO Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- BRO had positive earnings in the past year.
- BRO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years BRO has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years BRO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.47%, BRO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 8.30%, BRO is not doing good in the industry: 61.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- BRO has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.04%) than 83.11% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BRO is significantly below the industry average of 15.25%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.47% | ||
| ROE | 8.3% | ||
| ROIC | 6.04% |
ROA(3y)4.94%
ROA(5y)5.08%
ROE(3y)12.99%
ROE(5y)13.39%
ROIC(3y)8.52%
ROIC(5y)8.58%
1.3 Margins
- BRO's Profit Margin of 17.64% is amongst the best of the industry. BRO outperforms 82.43% of its industry peers.
- BRO's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- BRO's Operating Margin of 28.72% is amongst the best of the industry. BRO outperforms 89.86% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BRO has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.64% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y1.76%
OM growth 5Y2.11%
PM growth 3Y-1.42%
PM growth 5Y-0.15%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. BRO Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- BRO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BRO has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, BRO has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, BRO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.52, we must say that BRO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.52, BRO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- BRO has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.51. This is a neutral value as BRO would need 5.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- BRO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.51. This is in the lower half of the industry: BRO underperforms 63.51% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that BRO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- BRO has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.55) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC7.92%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that BRO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BRO has a better Current ratio (1.04) than 80.41% of its industry peers.
- BRO has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that BRO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BRO has a better Quick ratio (1.04) than 80.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. BRO Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.98% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.54% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, BRO shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 22.83%.
- BRO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.70% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.98%
EPS 3Y23.37%
EPS 5Y20.54%
EPS Q2Q%8.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.83%
Revenue growth 3Y18.21%
Revenue growth 5Y17.7%
Sales Q2Q%35.73%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.16% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BRO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.68% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.09%
EPS Next 2Y8.23%
EPS Next 3Y8.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.85%
Revenue Next 2Y13.64%
Revenue Next 3Y10.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.68%
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.
4. BRO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- BRO is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.87.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BRO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BRO is more expensive than 67.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.70. BRO is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.96, the valuation of BRO can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BRO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.86% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, BRO is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BRO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.16% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BRO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.51% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BRO does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- BRO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.61
PEG (5Y)0.77
EPS Next 2Y8.23%
EPS Next 3Y8.16%
5. BRO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.98%, BRO is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.85, BRO is paying slightly less dividend.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.98, BRO pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.98% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of BRO grows each year by 11.74%, which is quite nice.
- BRO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- BRO has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.74%
Div Incr Years31
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- 18.54% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BRO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of BRO is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.54%
EPS Next 2Y8.23%
EPS Next 3Y8.16%
BRO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
68.26
+0.61 (+0.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)01-26 2026-01-26/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27/amc
Inst Owners82.62%
Inst Owner Change2.55%
Ins Owners13.09%
Ins Owner Change1.74%
Market Cap23.24B
Revenue(TTM)5.90B
Net Income(TTM)1.04B
Analysts65.22
Price Target86.32 (26.46%)
Short Float %5.77%
Short Ratio5.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.98% |
Yearly Dividend0.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.74%
DP18.54%
Div Incr Years31
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-04 2026-02-04 (0.165)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.52%
Min EPS beat(2)2.26%
Max EPS beat(2)10.78%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.08%
Max EPS beat(4)10.78%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)5.02%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)6.41%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)4.52%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.08%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.08%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.07%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.79%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.38%
PT rev (1m)-0.31%
PT rev (3m)-10.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.96 | ||
| P/S | 3.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.03 | ||
| P/B | 1.85 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.44 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY6.3%
EPS(NY)4.56
Fwd EY6.68%
FCF(TTM)4.06
FCFY5.95%
OCF(TTM)4.26
OCFY6.24%
SpS17.34
BVpS36.86
TBVpS-21.87
PEG (NY)2.61
PEG (5Y)0.77
Graham Number59.72
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.47% | ||
| ROE | 8.3% | ||
| ROCE | 7.81% | ||
| ROIC | 6.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 209.81% | ||
| OM | 28.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.64% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 23.42% |
ROA(3y)4.94%
ROA(5y)5.08%
ROE(3y)12.99%
ROE(5y)13.39%
ROIC(3y)8.52%
ROIC(5y)8.58%
ROICexc(3y)9.08%
ROICexc(5y)9.31%
ROICexgc(3y)239.08%
ROICexgc(5y)209.68%
ROCE(3y)11.01%
ROCE(5y)11.09%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.73%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.83%
OM growth 3Y1.76%
OM growth 5Y2.11%
PM growth 3Y-1.42%
PM growth 5Y-0.15%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.51 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 18.53% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.15% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.97 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 132.76% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.52 |
F-Score3
WACC7.92%
ROIC/WACC0.76
Cap/Depr(3y)29.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)29.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.48%
Profit Quality(3y)117.85%
Profit Quality(5y)122.47%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.98%
EPS 3Y23.37%
EPS 5Y20.54%
EPS Q2Q%8.14%
EPS Next Y6.09%
EPS Next 2Y8.23%
EPS Next 3Y8.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.83%
Revenue growth 3Y18.21%
Revenue growth 5Y17.7%
Sales Q2Q%35.73%
Revenue Next Year20.85%
Revenue Next 2Y13.64%
Revenue Next 3Y10.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.68%
EBIT growth 1Y15.62%
EBIT growth 3Y20.29%
EBIT growth 5Y20.18%
EBIT Next Year48.79%
EBIT Next 3Y18.78%
EBIT Next 5Y10.01%
FCF growth 1Y26.56%
FCF growth 3Y18.58%
FCF growth 5Y16.25%
OCF growth 1Y23.51%
OCF growth 3Y18.05%
OCF growth 5Y14.98%
BROWN & BROWN INC / BRO Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BROWN & BROWN INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BRO.
What is the valuation status for BRO stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to BROWN & BROWN INC (BRO). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of BRO stock?
BROWN & BROWN INC (BRO) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of BROWN & BROWN INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BROWN & BROWN INC (BRO) is 15.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.85.
How sustainable is the dividend of BROWN & BROWN INC (BRO) stock?
The dividend rating of BROWN & BROWN INC (BRO) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.54%.