BROWN & BROWN INC (BRO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BRO • US1152361010
Current stock price
61.82 USD
-1.32 (-2.09%)
Last:
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 63.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- BRO has a worse Return On Equity (8.30%) than 63.95% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of BRO (6.04%) is better than 77.55% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BRO is in line with the industry average of 9.60%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 17.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: BRO outperforms 78.91% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BRO has remained more or less at the same level.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 28.72%, BRO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BRO is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BRO has more shares outstanding
- BRO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for BRO is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- BRO has an Altman-Z score of 1.46. This is a bad value and indicates that BRO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- BRO has a Altman-Z score of 1.46. This is amongst the best in the industry. BRO outperforms 85.03% of its industry peers.
- 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.51 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BRO is outperformed by 67.35% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that BRO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- BRO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.55. This is in the lower half of the industry: BRO underperforms 76.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC7.91%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that BRO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BRO's Current ratio of 1.04 is amongst the best of the industry. BRO outperforms 80.27% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that BRO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.04, BRO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 10.28% over the past year.
- BRO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.54% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 22.83% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- 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)10.28%
EPS 3Y23.37%
EPS 5Y20.54%
EPS Q2Q%7.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.83%
Revenue growth 3Y18.21%
Revenue growth 5Y17.7%
Sales Q2Q%35.4%
3.2 Future
- BRO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.05% yearly.
- 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 Y6.31%
EPS Next 2Y8.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.57%
Revenue Next 2Y13.5%
Revenue Next 3Y10.35%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.05, the valuation of BRO can be described as correct.
- BRO's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BRO is more expensive than 65.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- BRO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.91.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.29, the valuation of BRO can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BRO is valued a bit more expensive than 60.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- BRO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.99.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BRO is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BRO is valued a bit more expensive than 61.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of BRO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.23
PEG (5Y)0.68
EPS Next 2Y8.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.05%
5. BRO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.05%, BRO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- BRO's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.37.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.05, BRO pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.05% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of BRO grows each year by 11.74%, which is quite nice.
- BRO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- BRO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.74%
Div Incr Years32
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.
- BRO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.54%
EPS Next 2Y8.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.05%
BRO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:BRO (4/29/2026, 3:17:10 PM)
61.82
-1.32 (-2.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Industry Strength3.73
Industry Growth86.34
Earnings (Last)04-27 2026-04-27/amc
Earnings (Next)07-27 2026-07-27/amc
Inst Owners83.18%
Inst Owner Change0.07%
Ins Owners13.14%
Ins Owner Change1.74%
Market Cap20.99B
Revenue(TTM)5.90B
Net Income(TTM)1.04B
Analysts65.83
Price Target82.11 (32.82%)
Short Float %6.25%
Short Ratio5.9
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.05% |
Yearly Dividend0.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.74%
DP18.54%
Div Incr Years32
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)-4.18%
PT rev (3m)-12.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.29 | ||
| P/S | 3.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.48 | ||
| P/B | 1.67 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.57 |
EPS(TTM)4.4
EY7.12%
EPS(NY)5.03
Fwd EY8.13%
FCF(TTM)4.07
FCFY6.58%
OCF(TTM)4.27
OCFY6.91%
SpS17.38
BVpS36.95
TBVpS-21.93
PEG (NY)2.23
PEG (5Y)0.68
Graham Number60.4824 (-2.16%)
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 | 1.46 |
F-Score3
WACC7.91%
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)10.28%
EPS 3Y23.37%
EPS 5Y20.54%
EPS Q2Q%7.75%
EPS Next Y6.31%
EPS Next 2Y8.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.83%
Revenue growth 3Y18.21%
Revenue growth 5Y17.7%
Sales Q2Q%35.4%
Revenue Next Year20.57%
Revenue Next 2Y13.5%
Revenue Next 3Y10.35%
Revenue Next 5Y3.68%
EBIT growth 1Y15.62%
EBIT growth 3Y20.29%
EBIT growth 5Y20.18%
EBIT Next Year47.25%
EBIT Next 3Y18.53%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for BROWN & BROWN INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to BROWN & BROWN INC (BRO). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is BROWN & BROWN INC (BRO) stock?
BROWN & BROWN INC (BRO) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of BROWN & BROWN INC (BRO) stock?
The financial health rating of BROWN & BROWN INC (BRO) is 4 / 10.
Is the dividend of BROWN & BROWN INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of BROWN & BROWN INC (BRO) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.54%.