BROWN & BROWN INC (BRO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:BRO • US1152361010

73.78 USD
+1.11 (+1.53%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
73.3702 USD
-0.41 (-0.56%)
After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:20:32 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall BRO gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BRO against 147 industry peers in the Insurance industry. BRO has an average financial health and profitability rating. BRO is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • BRO had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year BRO had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years BRO 4 years were profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years BRO 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
BRO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBRO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.36%, BRO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BRO's Return On Equity of 7.97% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BRO is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of BRO (5.43%) is better than 81.63% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BRO is significantly below the industry average of 14.93%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.36%
ROE 7.97%
ROIC 5.43%
ROA(3y)5.35%
ROA(5y)5.42%
ROE(3y)14.98%
ROE(5y)14.21%
ROIC(3y)9.07%
ROIC(5y)8.85%
BRO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBRO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.02%, BRO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BRO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • BRO has a Operating Margin of 29.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BRO outperforms 91.16% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BRO has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 29.15%
PM (TTM) 18.02%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y2.76%
OM growth 5Y4.78%
PM growth 3Y2.76%
PM growth 5Y4.84%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
BRO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBRO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BRO is creating some value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for BRO. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
BRO Yearly Shares OutstandingBRO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
BRO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBRO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.62, we must say that BRO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.62, BRO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of BRO is 5.95, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BRO, 5.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of BRO (5.95) is worse than 65.31% of its industry peers.
  • BRO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62. This is a neutral value indicating BRO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.62, BRO is not doing good in the industry: 77.55% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 5.95
Altman-Z 1.62
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC8.19%
BRO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBRO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • BRO has a Current Ratio of 1.18. 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 Current ratio (1.18) than 82.99% of its industry peers.
  • BRO has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. 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 Quick ratio of 1.18 is amongst the best of the industry. BRO outperforms 82.99% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.18
BRO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBRO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

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
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.98%
EPS 3Y23.37%
EPS 5Y20.54%
EPS Q2Q%8.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%35.73%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.10% 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 Y6.07%
EPS Next 2Y8.2%
EPS Next 3Y8.1%
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.
BRO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBRO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B 8B
BRO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBRO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • BRO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.16.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BRO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.59% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BRO to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.92), we can say BRO is valued slightly cheaper.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.18, BRO is valued correctly.
  • 63.27% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BRO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • BRO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.16
Fwd PE 16.18
BRO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBRO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BRO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.27% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • BRO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BRO is more expensive than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.39
EV/EBITDA 16.6
BRO Per share dataBRO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

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)2.82
PEG (5Y)0.84
EPS Next 2Y8.2%
EPS Next 3Y8.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • BRO has a yearly dividend return of 0.92%, which is pretty low.
  • BRO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.21.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.92, BRO pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.92%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BRO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.65%!
  • BRO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • BRO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.65%
Div Incr Years31
Div Non Decr Years34
BRO Yearly Dividends per shareBRO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • BRO pays out 18.24% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • BRO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.24%
EPS Next 2Y8.2%
EPS Next 3Y8.1%
BRO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBRO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
BRO Dividend Payout.BRO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BRO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BROWN & BROWN INC

NYSE:BRO (2/6/2026, 8:20:32 PM)

After market: 73.3702 -0.41 (-0.56%)

73.78

+1.11 (+1.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)01-26
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners80.99%
Inst Owner Change-0.92%
Ins Owners13.08%
Ins Owner Change-0.06%
Market Cap25.19B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)987.00M
Analysts66.96
Price Target86.59 (17.36%)
Short Float %4.56%
Short Ratio5.06
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.92%
Yearly Dividend0.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.65%
DP18.24%
Div Incr Years31
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-04
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.9%
Min EPS beat(2)3.03%
Max EPS beat(2)10.78%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.69%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.08%
Max EPS beat(4)11.02%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)5.75%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)6.9%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)4.84%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.08%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.5%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.9%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.04%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.65%
PT rev (1m)-1.77%
PT rev (3m)-15.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.16
Fwd PE 16.18
P/S 4.6
P/FCF 19.39
P/OCF 18.43
P/B 2.03
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.6
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY5.83%
EPS(NY)4.56
Fwd EY6.18%
FCF(TTM)3.8
FCFY5.16%
OCF(TTM)4
OCFY5.43%
SpS16.04
BVpS36.28
TBVpS-21.84
PEG (NY)2.82
PEG (5Y)0.84
Graham Number59.24
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.36%
ROE 7.97%
ROCE 7.11%
ROIC 5.43%
ROICexc 5.74%
ROICexgc 85.29%
OM 29.15%
PM (TTM) 18.02%
GM N/A
FCFM 23.71%
ROA(3y)5.35%
ROA(5y)5.42%
ROE(3y)14.98%
ROE(5y)14.21%
ROIC(3y)9.07%
ROIC(5y)8.85%
ROICexc(3y)9.73%
ROICexc(5y)9.73%
ROICexgc(3y)222.79%
ROICexgc(5y)196.94%
ROCE(3y)11.87%
ROCE(5y)11.58%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.47%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.96%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.73%
OM growth 3Y2.76%
OM growth 5Y4.78%
PM growth 3Y2.76%
PM growth 5Y4.84%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 5.95
Debt/EBITDA 4.05
Cap/Depr 23.37%
Cap/Sales 1.24%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 72.4%
Profit Quality 131.61%
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.18
Altman-Z 1.62
F-Score4
WACC8.19%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)32.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)36.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.8%
Profit Quality(3y)115.6%
Profit Quality(5y)123.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.98%
EPS 3Y23.37%
EPS 5Y20.54%
EPS Q2Q%8.14%
EPS Next Y6.07%
EPS Next 2Y8.2%
EPS Next 3Y8.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%35.73%
Revenue Next Year20.85%
Revenue Next 2Y13.64%
Revenue Next 3Y10.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.68%
EBIT growth 1Y14.4%
EBIT growth 3Y19.55%
EBIT growth 5Y20.47%
EBIT Next Year36.8%
EBIT Next 3Y22%
EBIT Next 5Y10.16%
FCF growth 1Y40.11%
FCF growth 3Y12.65%
FCF growth 5Y12.53%
OCF growth 1Y38.68%
OCF growth 3Y13.23%
OCF growth 5Y11.6%

BROWN & BROWN INC / BRO FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BROWN & BROWN INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 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 17.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.03.


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 18.24%.