Brady Corporation (BRC) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Security & Protection Services
EV/EBITDA
↓
14.40
↑+21% vs avg
5yr avg: 11.93
30Y Low6.2·High18.0
P/FCF
↑
26.10
↑+25% vs avg
5yr avg: 20.87
30Y Low10.1·High43.1
P/B Ratio
↓
3.43
+19% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.88
30Y Low1.4·High3.4
ROE
↑
16.8%
-1% vs avg
5yr avg: 16.9%
30Y Low-17%·High19%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
0.57
↑+21% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.47
30Y Low0.0·High3.8
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
BRC Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Brady Corporation trades at 21.7x earnings, 22% above its 5-year average of 17.8x, sitting at the 73rd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.5x, the stock trades at a discount of 15%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 26.1x P/FCF, 25% above the 5-year average of 20.9x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.0B | $3.4B | $3.5B | $2.6B | $2.5B | $2.9B | $2.4B | $2.8B | $2.0B | $1.7B | $1.6B |
| Enterprise Value | $4.0B | $3.4B | $3.4B | $2.5B | $2.5B | $2.8B | $2.3B | $2.5B | $1.9B | $1.7B | $1.7B |
| P/E Ratio → | 21.71 | 18.00 | 17.68 | 14.70 | 16.50 | 22.14 | 21.79 | 21.03 | 22.11 | 18.04 | 20.34 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.65 | 2.24 | 2.59 | 1.93 | 1.90 | 2.50 | 2.26 | 2.38 | 1.71 | 1.55 | 1.46 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.43 | 2.85 | 3.26 | 2.60 | 2.71 | 2.98 | 2.84 | 3.24 | 2.67 | 2.46 | 2.70 |
| P/FCF | 26.10 | 22.09 | 19.82 | 13.54 | 32.82 | 16.06 | 21.52 | 21.32 | 16.57 | 13.39 | 13.39 |
| P/OCF | 22.13 | 18.73 | 13.61 | 12.30 | 20.87 | 13.93 | 17.36 | 17.01 | 14.05 | 11.98 | 11.74 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
BRC EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Brady Corporation's enterprise value stands at 14.4x EBITDA, 21% above its 5-year average of 11.9x. This is roughly in line with the Industrials sector median of 13.8x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.23 | 2.50 | 1.88 | 1.91 | 2.45 | 2.11 | 2.18 | 1.60 | 1.53 | 1.52 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.40 | 12.18 | 12.27 | 9.71 | 10.94 | 14.55 | 13.03 | 13.58 | 10.55 | 10.73 | 11.36 |
| EV / EBIT | 16.88 | 13.97 | 13.36 | 10.91 | 12.87 | 16.34 | 15.91 | 15.10 | 12.12 | 12.86 | 14.57 |
| EV / FCF | — | 21.99 | 19.14 | 13.17 | 33.02 | 15.70 | 20.02 | 19.55 | 15.51 | 13.18 | 14.01 |
BRC Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Brady Corporation earns an operating margin of 15.6%, above the Industrials sector average of 4.3%. Operating margins have compressed from 16.9% to 15.6% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 16.8% indicates solid capital efficiency, compared to the sector median of 8.2%. ROIC of 16.7% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.1%.
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 | 50.3% | 50.3% | 51.3% | 49.4% | 48.5% | 49.0% | 48.8% | 49.9% | 50.1% | 50.1% | 49.9% |
| Operating Margin | 15.6% | 15.6% | 18.1% | 16.9% | 14.8% | 14.6% | 14.0% | 14.0% | 13.0% | 11.8% | 10.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 12.5% | 12.5% | 14.7% | 13.1% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 10.4% | 11.3% | 7.8% | 8.6% | 7.1% |
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 | 16.8% | 16.8% | 19.2% | 18.4% | 16.0% | 14.2% | 13.1% | 16.4% | 12.5% | 14.7% | 13.4% |
| ROA | 11.6% | 11.6% | 13.6% | 12.7% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 8.6% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| ROIC | 16.7% | 16.7% | 19.6% | 18.3% | 15.9% | 15.7% | 17.3% | 19.6% | 17.7% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| ROCE | 17.8% | 17.8% | 20.4% | 20.1% | 17.3% | 16.1% | 16.2% | 18.2% | 17.7% | 15.1% | 13.6% |
BRC Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Brady Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.6x, which is very conservative (82% below the sector average of 3.2x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $174M exceeds total debt of $159M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 50.9x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.08 | 0.14 | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.15 | 0.36 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.47 | 0.31 | 0.57 | 0.44 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.68 | 1.44 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.01 | -0.11 | -0.07 | 0.02 | -0.07 | -0.20 | -0.27 | -0.17 | -0.04 | 0.13 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.06 | -0.06 | -0.44 | -0.28 | 0.07 | -0.33 | -0.98 | -1.23 | -0.72 | -0.17 | 0.50 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.10 | -0.69 | -0.37 | 0.20 | -0.35 | -1.50 | -1.77 | -1.06 | -0.20 | 0.62 |
| Interest Coverage | 50.95 | 50.95 | 80.28 | 64.77 | 151.45 | 392.36 | 66.07 | 59.18 | 48.98 | 24.01 | 14.98 |
Net cash position: cash ($174M) exceeds total debt ($159M)
BRC Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.88x means Brady Corporation can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 1.27x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 2.03x to 1.88x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.88 | 1.88 | 2.27 | 2.03 | 1.95 | 1.81 | 2.74 | 2.37 | 2.47 | 2.18 | 2.44 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 | 1.27 | 1.69 | 1.35 | 1.21 | 1.28 | 2.01 | 1.87 | 1.88 | 1.61 | 1.85 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.94 | 0.59 | 0.45 | 0.57 | 1.17 | 1.15 | 0.95 | 0.72 | 0.85 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.87 | 0.89 | 0.96 | 0.95 | 0.83 | 0.95 | 1.00 | 1.11 | 1.06 | 1.07 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.75 | 3.75 | 4.28 | 3.81 | 3.53 | 4.29 | 4.08 | 4.85 | 5.18 | 5.19 | 5.65 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 55.93 | 50.47 | 50.54 | 51.36 | 54.39 | 49.34 | 49.72 | 50.15 | 49.06 | 47.99 |
BRC Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Brady Corporation returns 2.4% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.1% dividend yield and 1.3% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 24.1% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 4.6% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
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 | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 24.1% | 24.1% | 22.8% | 26.0% | 30.6% | 35.3% | 40.7% | 34.1% | 47.1% | 43.8% | 50.9% |
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 | 4.6% | 5.6% | 5.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| FCF Yield | 3.8% | 4.5% | 5.0% | 7.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 4.7% | 6.0% | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.4% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% | 3.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $48M | $48M | $50M | $52M | $52M | $53M | $53M | $53M | $52M | $51M |
Peer Comparison
Compare BRC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BRCYou | $4B | 21.7 | 14.4 | 26.1 | 50.3% | 15.6% | 16.8% | 16.7% | 0.6 |
 BDC | $5B | 20.6 | 12.6 | 21.7 | 36.0% | 12.2% | 18.6% | 11.0% | 3.2 |
 ACCO | $352M | 8.7 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 29.8% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.1 |
 MATW | $813M | -33.1 | 16.8 | — | 32.6% | 1.4% | -5.3% | 1.2% | 8.3 |
 AVY | $12B | 17.9 | 11.6 | 17.0 | 28.8% | 12.5% | 30.2% | 15.2% | 2.8 |
 CCL | $37B | 14.9 | 8.7 | 14.3 | 29.6% | 16.8% | 25.6% | 8.9% | 3.8 |
 IDXX | $43B | 41.7 | 30.2 | 41.1 | 61.8% | 31.6% | 66.2% | 42.5% | 0.7 |
 SAIC | $4B | 13.1 | 10.1 | 7.4 | 12.1% | 7.2% | 23.3% | 9.9% | 4.0 |
 MMM | $85B | 27.2 | 17.1 | 61.0 | 39.6% | 18.3% | 75.2% | 28.1% | 2.4 |
 HON | $145B | 31.0 | 20.9 | 26.8 | 36.9% | 17.5% | 27.3% | 12.6% | 4.3 |
 MSA | $6B | 23.1 | 14.4 | 21.5 | 46.5% | 21.4% | 22.2% | 17.9% | 1.3 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.5 | 13.8 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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BRC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BRC stock.
What is Brady Corporation's P/E ratio?
Brady Corporation's current P/E ratio is 21.7x. The historical average is 19.9x. This places it at the 73th percentile of its historical range.
What is Brady Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Brady Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 14.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 11.0x.
What is Brady Corporation's ROE?
Brady Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 16.8%. The historical average is 11.1%.
Is BRC stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Brady Corporation is trading at a P/E of 21.7x. This is at the 73th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Brady Corporation's dividend yield?
Brady Corporation's current dividend yield is 1.11% with a payout ratio of 24.1%.
What are Brady Corporation's profit margins?
Brady Corporation has 50.3% gross margin and 15.6% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Brady Corporation have?
Brady Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.6x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.