Brunswick Corporation (BC) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Recreational Vehicles
EV/EBITDA
↑
30.03
↑+136% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.71
30Y Low3.1·High27.8
P/FCF
↓
13.73
↓-29% vs avg
5yr avg: 19.46
30Y Low6.0·High196.4
P/B Ratio
↓
3.38
+10% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.07
30Y Low0.5·High53.9
ROE
↓
-7.8%
↑-144% vs avg
5yr avg: 17.6%
30Y Low-125%·High142%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
9.60
↑+134% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.11
30Y Low0.8·High9.6
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
BC Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Brunswick Corporation currently has a negative P/E ratio, indicating the company is operating at a loss on a trailing-twelve-month basis. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 13.7x P/FCF, 29% below the 5-year average of 19.5x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $5.4B | $4.9B | $4.4B | $6.8B | $5.4B | $7.9B | $6.1B | $5.1B | $4.1B | $5.0B | $5.0B |
| Enterprise Value | $7.6B | $7.0B | $6.6B | $8.9B | $7.5B | $9.5B | $6.6B | $6.0B | $5.0B | $5.0B | $5.0B |
| P/E Ratio → | -40.18 | — | 33.51 | 16.23 | 8.01 | 13.31 | 16.22 | — | 15.43 | 34.09 | 18.18 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.01 | 0.91 | 0.83 | 1.07 | 0.80 | 1.35 | 1.40 | 1.24 | 0.99 | 1.31 | 1.12 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.38 | 3.00 | 2.30 | 3.27 | 2.65 | 4.13 | 4.02 | 3.93 | 2.59 | 3.36 | 3.56 |
| P/FCF | 13.73 | 12.31 | 16.51 | 15.35 | 27.40 | 25.73 | 9.87 | 25.35 | 28.53 | 23.58 | 22.01 |
| P/OCF | 9.68 | 8.68 | 10.11 | 9.30 | 9.25 | 13.76 | 7.61 | 11.77 | 12.16 | 12.43 | 11.89 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
BC EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Brunswick Corporation's enterprise value stands at 30.0x EBITDA, 136% above its 5-year average of 12.7x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 12.2x, placing the stock at a 147% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.31 | 1.26 | 1.40 | 1.10 | 1.62 | 1.52 | 1.46 | 1.22 | 1.31 | 1.12 |
| EV / EBITDA | 30.03 | 27.80 | 11.00 | 8.88 | 6.33 | 9.55 | 9.52 | 9.82 | 10.48 | 11.89 | 8.64 |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | 20.01 | 12.07 | 7.84 | 11.79 | 12.22 | 32.07 | 14.08 | 20.74 | 12.07 |
| EV / FCF | — | 17.74 | 25.01 | 20.13 | 37.71 | 30.83 | 10.71 | 29.70 | 34.98 | 23.53 | 22.10 |
BC Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Brunswick Corporation earns an operating margin of -0.7%, below the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.0%. Operating margins have compressed from 11.5% to -0.7% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. A negative ROE of -7.8% indicates the company is currently destroying shareholder equity.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 24.8% | 24.8% | 25.8% | 27.9% | 28.6% | 28.5% | 27.9% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 24.9% | 27.5% |
| Operating Margin | -0.7% | -0.7% | 5.9% | 11.5% | 13.9% | 13.9% | 12.4% | 11.5% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | -2.6% | -2.6% | 2.5% | 6.6% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 8.6% | -3.2% | 6.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -7.8% | -7.8% | 6.5% | 20.4% | 34.2% | 34.7% | 26.5% | -9.1% | 17.3% | 10.1% | 20.5% |
| ROA | -2.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 6.7% | 11.5% | 12.9% | 10.2% | -3.3% | 6.9% | 4.4% | 8.6% |
| ROIC | -0.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 13.3% | 18.8% | 22.1% | 19.2% | 15.1% | 13.4% | 17.1% | 28.8% |
| ROCE | -1.0% | -1.0% | 7.0% | 15.8% | 21.5% | 24.4% | 20.3% | 16.7% | 13.3% | 14.3% | 21.2% |
BC Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Brunswick Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 9.6x, which is highly leveraged (101% above the sector average of 4.8x). Net debt stands at $2.2B ($2.4B total debt minus $275M cash).
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.49 | 1.49 | 1.33 | 1.24 | 1.29 | 1.00 | 0.69 | 0.92 | 0.77 | 0.29 | 0.31 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 9.60 | 9.60 | 4.18 | 2.57 | 2.23 | 1.94 | 1.50 | 1.96 | 2.55 | 1.05 | 0.76 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.32 | 1.19 | 1.02 | 1.00 | 0.82 | 0.34 | 0.67 | 0.59 | -0.01 | 0.01 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 8.52 | 8.52 | 3.74 | 2.11 | 1.73 | 1.58 | 0.75 | 1.44 | 1.93 | -0.03 | 0.03 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 5.43 | 8.50 | 4.78 | 10.31 | 5.09 | 0.85 | 4.35 | 6.45 | -0.05 | 0.09 |
| Interest Coverage | -0.21 | -0.21 | 2.61 | 6.60 | 9.70 | 12.16 | 8.02 | 2.46 | 7.91 | 9.06 | 15.17 |
BC Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.44x means Brunswick Corporation can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.61x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.65 | 1.43 | 1.81 | 1.47 | 1.55 | 1.62 | 1.50 | 1.78 | 1.75 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.59 | 0.82 | 0.64 | 0.89 | 0.74 | 0.75 | 1.04 | 0.96 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.27 | 0.40 | 0.25 | 0.53 | 0.34 | 0.23 | 0.43 | 0.47 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.01 | 0.92 | 1.03 | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 0.96 | 1.13 | 1.38 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.38 | 3.38 | 2.98 | 3.12 | 3.31 | 3.46 | 4.40 | 3.62 | 3.26 | 3.73 | 4.27 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 35.58 | 29.90 | 28.12 | 29.09 | 30.30 | 28.34 | 29.48 | 31.16 | 46.59 | 33.46 |
BC Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Brunswick Corporation returns 3.5% to shareholders annually — split between a 2.1% dividend yield and 1.5% buyback yield.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | 86.3% | 26.6% | 16.0% | 16.7% | 21.0% | — | 25.6% | 41.4% | 20.1% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | 3.0% | 6.2% | 12.5% | 7.5% | 6.2% | — | 6.5% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| FCF Yield | 7.3% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 3.9% | 10.1% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.5% | 1.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 8.3% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 7.8% | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.5% | 3.9% | 7.2% | 5.7% | 10.3% | 2.8% | 3.2% | 9.3% | 3.5% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $66M | $67M | $71M | $75M | $78M | $80M | $85M | $88M | $90M | $92M |
Peer Comparison
Compare BC with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BCYou | $5B | -40.2 | 30.0 | 13.7 | 24.8% | -0.7% | -7.8% | -0.8% | 9.6 |
 MBC | $1B | 43.1 | 10.2 | 9.9 | 30.3% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 4.2% | 5.9 |
 MBUU | $535M | 35.9 | 8.7 | 18.7 | 17.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4 |
 HZO | $770M | -24.4 | 12.1 | 64.5 | 32.5% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 3.8% | 8.2 |
 MCFT | $379M | 54.2 | 16.8 | 14.4 | 20.0% | 4.0% | 3.8% | 4.4% | — |
 ONEW | $188M | -1.6 | 13.1 | 2.4 | 21.7% | 3.3% | -33.9% | 3.6% | 11.5 |
 PII | $4B | -8.7 | 21.1 | 7.2 | 18.5% | -0.4% | -43.6% | -0.8% | 6.0 |
 HOG | $3B | 9.2 | 5.8 | 6.9 | 30.2% | 8.6% | 10.7% | 5.0% | 6.2 |
 DOOO | $2B | -31.1 | 6.3 | 10.4 | 22.7% | 7.0% | -40.2% | 12.8% | 3.2 |
 YETI | $4B | 24.1 | 14.0 | 17.5 | 57.4% | 11.4% | 23.8% | 25.7% | 0.9 |
 GNRC | $16B | 103.8 | 35.9 | 61.1 | 38.3% | 6.9% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 2.8 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 21.2 | 12.2 | 15.6 | 36.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.8 |
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BC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BC stock.
What is Brunswick Corporation's P/E ratio?
Brunswick Corporation's current P/E ratio is -40.2x. The historical average is 21.3x.
What is Brunswick Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Brunswick Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 30.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.9x.
What is Brunswick Corporation's ROE?
Brunswick Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is -7.8%. The historical average is 13.9%.
Is BC stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Brunswick Corporation is trading at a P/E of -40.2x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Brunswick Corporation's dividend yield?
Brunswick Corporation's current dividend yield is 2.05%.
What are Brunswick Corporation's profit margins?
Brunswick Corporation has 24.8% gross margin and -0.7% operating margin.
How much debt does Brunswick Corporation have?
Brunswick Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 9.6x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.