BROWN & BROWN INC (BRO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BRO • US1152361010
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67.88 USD
-1.07 (-1.55%)
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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.
- In the past year BRO had a positive cash flow from operations.
- BRO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- BRO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- BRO's Return On Assets of 3.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BRO outperforms 64.63% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.30%, BRO is doing worse than 63.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of BRO (6.04%) is better than 77.55% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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's Profit Margin of 17.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BRO outperforms 78.91% of its industry peers.
- BRO's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- BRO has a Operating Margin of 28.72%. This is amongst the best in 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BRO is still creating some value.
- BRO has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for BRO has been increased compared to 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 1.53. This is a bad value and indicates that BRO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.53, BRO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- BRO has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (5.51) than 67.35% of its industry peers.
- BRO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55. This is a neutral value indicating BRO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of BRO (0.55) is worse than 76.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC7.93%
2.3 Liquidity
- BRO has a Current 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's Current ratio of 1.04 is amongst the best of the industry. BRO outperforms 80.27% 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 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
- BRO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.98%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.54% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 22.83% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- The Revenue has been growing by 17.70% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
- BRO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.68% yearly.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.79, which 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 27.79.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.85, which indicates a correct valuation of BRO.
- BRO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BRO is more expensive than 64.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.88, BRO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BRO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- BRO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BRO is more expensive than 63.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.52 |
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)2.5
PEG (5Y)0.77
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 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 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.
- The dividend of BRO is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.54%
EPS Next 2Y8.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.05%
BRO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
67.88
-1.07 (-1.55%)
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 Cap23.05B
Revenue(TTM)5.90B
Net Income(TTM)1.04B
Analysts65.83
Price Target82.72 (21.86%)
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 | 15.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.85 | ||
| P/S | 3.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.9 | ||
| P/B | 1.84 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.52 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY6.33%
EPS(NY)4.57
Fwd EY6.73%
FCF(TTM)4.07
FCFY6%
OCF(TTM)4.27
OCFY6.29%
SpS17.38
BVpS36.95
TBVpS-21.93
PEG (NY)2.5
PEG (5Y)0.77
Graham Number59.7912 (-11.92%)
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 | 1.53 |
F-Score3
WACC7.93%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for BROWN & BROWN INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 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%.