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BRC

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Brady Corporation · Industrials · United States · $4.5B · Avg Vol: $25M/d

89
StockRank
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Q
77
V
39
M
72
P/E (TTM)
21.3x
ROE
16.7%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
1.0%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Brady has Q77 M71 with a small insider purchase and an active buyback, but value at V41 is below the calibrated floor so stage one fails. Identification and labelling products with good economics at a full price.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Brady Corporation (BRC) is a global manufacturer of identification and protection products, offering solutions like labels, signs, safety devices, and precision die-cut materials for industrial and commercial use. The company's competitive advantage lies in its extensive product portfolio tailored for demanding environments and its specialized expertise in materials science and printing technologies. Brady maintains a strong market position by providing critical products that enhance safety, productivity, and performance across diverse industries.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.3B1.3B1.3B1.5B5.1%1.6B1.7B2.5B29.3%
EPS2.923.534.103.9710.8%4.394.555.2615.1%
Shares49.9M48.5M47.6M47.1M-5.7%43.6M
Debt129.1M80.7M129.7M158.6M7.1%88.5M
Equity911.3M990.9M1.1B1.2B9.4%
Op CF118.4M209.1M255.1M181.2M15.2%223.2M
Inv CF-43.1M-11.2M-81.0M-171.3M
Fin CF-102.1M-163.6M-70.5M-83.9M
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PRICE (1Y)+16.4%
81.1784.5087.8391.1794.50Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$94.50
RSI (14)
62.5
52W High
$98.73
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
77
ROIC
17.2%84.9
ROE
16.7%80.5
GP/Assets
48.1%93.1
Op. Margin
17.7%83.7
FCF/Assets
8.4%80.4
Piotroski
416.1
Int. Cover
50.0x87.1
D/E Ratio
0.07x79.8
Current Ratio
2.01x62.5
Value
39
P/E (TTM)
21.3x48.2
EV/EBITDA
12.9x46.0
P/FCF
30.5x37.8
P/B
3.3x29.0
P/S
2.7x30.1
Div Yield
1.0%24.3
Momentum
72
52W High %
96%91.0
RS 6M
3%73.5
SMA 50/200
1.05x62.5
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%79.8
EPS Rev 12W
+5.2%85.0
EPS Improve
+39%45.8
Q Growth
11%51.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$4.5B
P/E (Forward)
15.3x
Gross Margin
51.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of BRC are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
BRCBrady Corporation(you)$4.5B89STRONG BUY
ADTADT Inc.$5.2B93STRONG BUY
GEOThe GEO Group, Inc.$4.1B79BUY
CXWCoreCivic, Inc.$3.1B81STRONG BUY
BCOThe Brink's Company$5.0B72BUY
MSAMSA Safety Incorporated$6.7B77BUY
NSSCNapco Security Technologies, Inc.$1.3B74BUY
CIXCompX International Inc.$329M97STRONG BUY
MGMistras Group, Inc.$492M66BUY
NLNLI Holdings, Inc.$284M74BUY

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.7x · Gross margin 28.6%

Brady Corporation (BRC) — Stock Score Summary

Brady Corporation (BRC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 89/100 based on Quality (77/100), Value (39/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Brady has Q77 M71 with a small insider purchase and an active buyback, but value at V41 is below the calibrated floor so stage one fails. Identification and labelling products with good economics at a full price.

Brady Corporation (BRC) is a global manufacturer of identification and protection products, offering solutions like labels, signs, safety devices, and precision die-cut materials for industrial and commercial use. The company's competitive advantage lies in its extensive product portfolio tailored for demanding environments and its specialized expertise in materials science and printing technologies. Brady maintains a strong market position by providing critical products that enhance safety, productivity, and performance across diverse industries.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$94.50
Market Cap$4.5B
P/E (TTM)21.29
P/E (Forward)15.35
Price/Book3.28
Return on Equity16.7%
Return on Invested Capital17.2%
Debt/Equity0.07x
Gross Margin51.4%
Operating Margin17.7%
Revenue Growth13.8%
Dividend Yield1.0%
Free Cash Flow$146M

Brady Corporation operates in the Security & Protection Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brady Corporation’s (BRC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Brady Corporation (BRC) is 89/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (77), Value (39), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Brady Corporation have an economic moat?
Brady Corporation (BRC) has a Quality factor score of 77/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Brady Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Brady Corporation (BRC) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 89/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Brady Corporation in?
Brady Corporation (BRC) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Security & Protection Services industry (United States).