BRC
NEUTRAL
$84.3
Live
Brady Corporation · NYSE
Target $96.0
(+13.9%)
$62.7
52W Range
$86.37
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$3.98B
P/E
20.87
ROE
16.7%
Profit margin
12.7%
Debt/Equity
0.14
Dividend yield
1.13%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
78%
Brady Corporation (BRC) exhibits strong financial health with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, indicating solid operational performance and balance sheet strength. Profitability metrics are robust, with high gross and operating margins, while the low debt/equity ratio of 0.14 underscores conservative capital structure. However, recent insider selling activity, weak technical trend (10/100), and decelerating earnings growth—particularly a -10.3% Q/Q EPS decline—temper optimism. The stock trades above the Graham Number ($48.96) but below intrinsic value ($119.18), suggesting mixed valuation signals.
Key Strengths
Strong Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 indicates high financial health and operational efficiency
Exceptional profitability: 50.91% gross margin and 16.77% operating margin well above sector average
Low leverage with Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14, providing resilience in downturns
High ROE of 16.69%, significantly above sector average of 6.38%
Revenue and earnings growth outpacing peers despite recent quarterly volatility
Key Risks
Recent insider selling by top executives totaling $6.53M signals potential lack of confidence
Technical trend is deeply bearish at 10/100, indicating weak price momentum
Most recent Q/Q EPS growth declined by 10.3%, raising concerns about near-term trajectory
Limited analyst coverage (only 2 analysts) reduces information transparency and market confidence
Dividend strength is weak at 25/100 with low yield of 1.13%, reducing appeal for income investors
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$96.0
+13.9% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
67
Strong
68
65
75
85
40
AI Verdict
Moderately positive with caution due to technical and insider signals
Key drivers: High Piotroski F-Score, Strong profitability and low leverage, Recent insider selling, Bearish technical trend, Decelerating short-term earnings growth
Confidence
80%
Value
68/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Trading below intrinsic value of $119.18
- Forward P/E of 15.34 is reasonable for growth profile
Watchpoints
- Current P/E of 20.87 above sector average despite higher growth
- Price significantly above Graham Number ($48.96)
Future
65/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Earnings growth (YoY) of 16.70% is strong
- Revenue growth of 7.50% indicates continued top-line expansion
Watchpoints
- Q/Q EPS growth down -10.3%
- PEG Ratio unavailable, limiting growth-adjusted valuation
Past
75/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Consistent earnings beat history: 3 out of last 4 quarters
- Long-term price performance strong: +85.6% over 5 years
Watchpoints
- Recent earnings misses in Q2 and Q1 2025
- Earnings surprise volatility increasing
Health
85/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 indicates strong financial health
- Current Ratio of 2.06 and Quick Ratio of 1.34 show strong liquidity
Watchpoints
- Altman Z-Score not available, limiting distress risk assessment
Dividend
40/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Payout ratio of 23.54% is sustainable
Watchpoints
- Dividend Strength score of 25/100 is weak
- Yield of 1.13% is below average for defensive stocks
- No 5-year average yield data available
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$84.3
Analyst Target
$96.0
Upside/Downside
+13.9%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for BRC and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BRC
Brady Corporation
Primary
|
+85.6% | +73.0% | +12.9% | +21.1% | +5.5% | -0.1% |
|
LUNR
Intuitive Machines, Inc.
Peer
|
+152.9% | +141.0% | +215.8% | +99.3% | +38.7% | +6.5% |
|
WSC
WillScot Holdings Corporation
Peer
|
-24.3% | -47.7% | -2.5% | +2.4% | +23.1% | +18.6% |
|
CAAP
Corporación América Airports S.A.
Peer
|
+380.8% | +127.3% | +30.5% | +35.6% | -3.7% | -4.8% |
|
HRI
Herc Holdings Inc.
Peer
|
+24.6% | +32.0% | +14.5% | -5.6% | +24.2% | +12.1% |
BRC
Brady Corporation
Primary
5Y
+85.6%
3Y
+73.0%
1Y
+12.9%
6M
+21.1%
1M
+5.5%
1W
-0.1%
LUN
Intuitive Machines, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+152.9%
3Y
+141.0%
1Y
+215.8%
6M
+99.3%
1M
+38.7%
1W
+6.5%
WSC
WillScot Holdings Corporation
Peer
5Y
-24.3%
3Y
-47.7%
1Y
-2.5%
6M
+2.4%
1M
+23.1%
1W
+18.6%
CAA
Corporación América Airports S.A.
Peer
5Y
+380.8%
3Y
+127.3%
1Y
+30.5%
6M
+35.6%
1M
-3.7%
1W
-4.8%
HRI
Herc Holdings Inc.
Peer
5Y
+24.6%
3Y
+32.0%
1Y
+14.5%
6M
-5.6%
1M
+24.2%
1W
+12.1%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
20.87
Forward P/E
15.34
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
3.2
P/S Ratio
2.58
EV/Revenue
2.58
EV/EBITDA
12.98
Market Cap
$3.98B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
12.74%
Operating Margin
16.77%
Gross Margin
50.91%
ROE
16.69%
ROA
9.66%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+7.5%
Earnings Growth
+16.7%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+15.3%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.14
Low debt
Current Ratio
2.06
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.34
Good
Cash/Share
$3.87
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-02-19
$N/A
2025-11-17
$1.13
+1.4% surprise
2025-09-04
$1.26
+2.0% surprise
2025-05-16
$1.22
+0.4% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing BRC against 469 companies in the Industrials sector
(39 bullish, 174 neutral, 256 bearish)
P/E Ratio
20.87
This Stock
vs
98.24
Sector Avg
-78.8%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
16.69%
This Stock
vs
-19.38%
Sector Avg
-186.1%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
12.74%
This Stock
vs
6.65%
Sector Avg
+91.5%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.14
This Stock
vs
2.63
Sector Avg
-94.6%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
7.5%
This Stock
vs
71.29%
Sector Avg
-89.5%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.06
This Stock
vs
3.09
Sector Avg
-33.2%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BRC
Brady Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $3.98B | 20.87 | 16.7% | 12.7% | $84.3 | |
|
LUNR
Intuitive Machines, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $3.89B | - | -102.9% | -39.7% | $24.41 | Compare |
|
WSC
WillScot Holdings Corporation
|
BEARISH | $4.07B | - | -5.7% | -2.3% | $22.49 | Compare |
|
CAAP
Corporación América Airports S.A.
|
BULLISH | $4.08B | 16.45 | 16.2% | 12.6% | $25.0 | Compare |
|
HRI
Herc Holdings Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.16B | 6230.5 | 0.1% | 0.0% | $124.61 | Compare |
BRC
Brady Corporation
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$4.0B
P/E
20.9
ROE
16.7%
Price
$84.3
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-09 | ALLENDER PATRICK W | Director | Stock Award | 296 | $24,334 |
| 2026-01-05 | DEBRUINE THOMAS F | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 5,538 | $448,578 |
| 2025-12-19 | THORNTON ANN E | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 4,080 | $334,356 |
| 2025-12-19 | THORNTON ANN E | Chief Financial Officer | Option Exercise | 4,080 | $143,371 |
| 2025-12-10 | WILMS BRETT | Officer | Sale | 3,791 | $296,191 |
| 2025-12-10 | WILMS BRETT | Officer | Option Exercise | 3,791 | $164,908 |
| 2025-11-25 | SHALLER RUSSELL R | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 17,130 | $1,391,812 |
| 2025-11-25 | GORMAN ANDREW | General Counsel | Sale | 12,528 | $1,002,365 |
| 2025-11-25 | GORMAN ANDREW | General Counsel | Option Exercise | 12,528 | $585,658 |
| 2025-11-21 | RICHARDSON BRADLEY C | Director | Sale | 1,000 | $78,330 |
| 2025-11-19 | WILMS BRETT | Officer | Sale | 10,894 | $810,971 |
| 2025-11-19 | BRUNO ELIZABETH PUHN | Director | Sale | 23,705 | $1,771,011 |
| 2025-11-19 | WILMS BRETT | Officer | Option Exercise | 10,894 | $512,650 |
| 2025-10-14 | ALLENDER PATRICK W | Director | Stock Award | 373 | $27,680 |
| 2025-10-06 | BRUNO ELIZABETH PUHN | Director | Sale | 5,230 | $398,892 |
ALLENDER PATRICK W
Director
2026-01-09
296 shares
·
$24,334
DEBRUINE THOMAS F
Chief Operating Officer
2026-01-05
5,538 shares
·
$448,578
THORNTON ANN E
Chief Financial Officer
2025-12-19
4,080 shares
·
$334,356
THORNTON ANN E
Chief Financial Officer
2025-12-19
4,080 shares
·
$143,371
WILMS BRETT
Officer
2025-12-10
3,791 shares
·
$296,191
WILMS BRETT
Officer
2025-12-10
3,791 shares
·
$164,908
SHALLER RUSSELL R
Chief Executive Officer
2025-11-25
17,130 shares
·
$1,391,812
GORMAN ANDREW
General Counsel
2025-11-25
12,528 shares
·
$1,002,365
GORMAN ANDREW
General Counsel
2025-11-25
12,528 shares
·
$585,658
RICHARDSON BRADLEY C
Director
2025-11-21
1,000 shares
·
$78,330
WILMS BRETT
Officer
2025-11-19
10,894 shares
·
$810,971
BRUNO ELIZABETH PUHN
Director
2025-11-19
23,705 shares
·
$1,771,011
WILMS BRETT
Officer
2025-11-19
10,894 shares
·
$512,650
ALLENDER PATRICK W
Director
2025-10-14
373 shares
·
$27,680
BRUNO ELIZABETH PUHN
Director
2025-10-06
5,230 shares
·
$398,892
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
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