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
- In the past year BRO was profitable.
- BRO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years BRO has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years BRO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- BRO has a Return On Assets of 3.47%. This is in the better half of the industry: BRO outperforms 64.63% of its industry peers.
- 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 9.51%.
| 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 better Profit Margin (17.64%) than 78.91% 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 89.80% of its industry peers.
- BRO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BRO is creating some value.
- BRO has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BRO has more shares outstanding
- BRO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.51, we must say that BRO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of BRO (1.51) is better than 85.03% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BRO is 5.51, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BRO, 5.51 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.51, BRO is doing worse than 67.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- BRO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55. This is a neutral value indicating BRO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.55, BRO is doing worse than 76.87% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.51 |
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.04, BRO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 Quick ratio of 1.04. This is amongst the best in the industry. BRO outperforms 80.27% 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.
- BRO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.54% yearly.
- BRO shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 22.83%.
- Measured over the past years, BRO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.70% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, BRO will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.05% on average per year.
- 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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. BRO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.33 indicates a correct valuation of BRO.
- BRO's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BRO is more expensive than 69.39% 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 27.42.
- BRO is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.42.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BRO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.31% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- BRO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.24, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BRO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BRO is more expensive than 60.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BRO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BRO is more expensive than 64.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- BRO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.43
PEG (5Y)0.75
EPS Next 2Y8.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.05%
5. BRO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.96%, BRO is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- BRO's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.37.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, BRO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.96% |
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
65.9
-1.65 (-2.44%)
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 Owners83.18%
Inst Owner Change-0.14%
Ins Owners13.14%
Ins Owner Change1.74%
Market Cap22.38B
Revenue(TTM)5.90B
Net Income(TTM)1.04B
Analysts65.83
Price Target82.72 (25.52%)
Short Float %6.32%
Short Ratio5.25
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.96% |
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)-0.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.42 | ||
| P/S | 3.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.43 | ||
| P/B | 1.78 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.29 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY6.53%
EPS(NY)4.57
Fwd EY6.94%
FCF(TTM)4.07
FCFY6.18%
OCF(TTM)4.27
OCFY6.48%
SpS17.38
BVpS36.95
TBVpS-21.93
PEG (NY)2.43
PEG (5Y)0.75
Graham Number59.7912 (-9.27%)
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 | 1.51 |
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)11.98%
EPS 3Y23.37%
EPS 5Y20.54%
EPS Q2Q%8.14%
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%35.73%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BRO.
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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%.