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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#289
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Misc.
$3.6B
Russell R. Shaller
Brady Corporation manufactures and supplies identification solutions (IDS) and workplace safety (WPS) products. The IDS segment offers safety signs, floor-marking tapes, pipe markers, labeling systems, spill control products, and lockout/tagout devices. The WPS segment provides workplace safety and compliance products. This segment serves customers in various industries, such as industrial and electronic manufacturing.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = BRC ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BRC BRADY CORP | 65 | 70 | 71 | 58 | 21.6x | 17.3x | 14.8% | 10.7% | 50.6% | 16.2% | 12.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.0x | $3.6B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
BRADY CORP (BRC) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 64.9/100. It ranks #289 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Headcount
5.7K
HQ Base
Madison, Wisconsin
In-line with peers — no strong momentum signal
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
High profitability & efficiency — strong quality floor supports entry
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
No analyst ratings for BRC.
View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 70 | 80 | -10DRAG |
| MOMENTUM | 58 | 57 | +1NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 71 | 72 | -1NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 34 | 56 | -22DRAG |
| STABILITY | 92 | 97 | -5NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 51 | 54 | -3NEUTRAL |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy 14.8% (sector -1.9%)
GM 51% vs sector 44%, OM 16% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A, R&D intensity 6.0%
Rev growth 2%, 11yr history
Interest coverage 62.8x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
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Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate BRADY CORP (BRC) as a Hold with a composite score of 64.9/100 at a current price of $92.98. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
BRADY CORP holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 64.9/100 places it at rank #289 in our full universe.
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Gross margins of 51% signal strong pricing power.
Value factor score of 71 suggests attractive pricing.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
BRADY CORP represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns BRADY CORP a Hold rating, with a composite score of 64.9/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #289 of 7,333 stocks, BRC presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
BRC earns a quality score of 70/100, indicating above-average business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 14.8% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 50.6% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of 12.7% (sector avg: 1.0%). Companies in this tier generally demonstrate consistent profitability and efficient capital deployment, though they may face some competitive pressure.
BRC carries a solid value score of 71/100, pointing to an attractively priced stock relative to peers. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 21.65x, an EV/EBITDA of 17.27x, a P/B ratio of 3.21x. This score suggests reasonable compensation for the risks involved, with potential upside if the market recognizes the stock's underlying worth.
BRADY CORP's investment score of 34/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 1.9% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of 10.7% (sector: 0.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
BRC demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 58/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at 1.9% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.58 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
BRADY CORP earns an excellent stability score of 92/100, reflecting low price volatility and a conservatively managed balance sheet. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). Stocks with this level of stability tend to act as portfolio anchors, providing downside protection during market corrections while still participating in broad market advances.
The short interest score of 51/100 for BRC suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 6.00x). With a $3.6B market cap (mid-cap), BRADY CORP may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
BRC offers a modest dividend yield of 1.3%. While the income contribution is relatively small, even a small dividend signals management's commitment to shareholder returns and can serve as a signal of financial discipline.
BRADY CORP is a mid-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #289 of 7,333 overall (96th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 14.8% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of 16.2% above the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While BRC currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Stability (92) vs Investment (34) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 51% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 880% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 15% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
Brady (BRC) is back in focus after reporting stronger than expected quarterly earnings, marking its 20th consecutive quarter of organic sales growth, raising full year earnings guidance, and emphasizing higher margin engineered products. See our latest analysis for Brady. The latest move in Brady's story is also showing up in the share price. The stock has a 1 month share price return of 8.60%, a 3 month share price return of 13.35% and a year to date share price return of 16.40%, while the 1...
Brady Corporation (NYSE:BRC) records its 20th consecutive quarter of organic sales growth. The company launches the i4311 industrial label printer featuring proprietary technology. Brady acquires Mecco, expanding its product portfolio and marking a new step in identification solutions. The company highlights ongoing focus on operational efficiency and sustained R&D investment. Brady, trading at $89.31, has seen its share price rise 13.6% year to date and 30.2% over the past year, with a...
Brady Corporation reported Q4 fiscal 2025 results with revenue rising 15.7% to $397.3 million, primarily driven by acquisitions. Adjusted diluted EPS reached a record $1.26, with modest organic sales growth of 2.4%. The company faced margin declines and challenges in European markets, while maintaining a strategic focus on innovation and technology.
Brady, a company known for industrial and safety products, reported a mixed earnings performance in Q2 2025. Revenue grew 10.6% year-over-year, driven by acquisitions, but adjusted earnings per share missed expectations. The company's strategic focus on innovation and acquisitions is key to its growth, but it faces margin pressures and global market challenges.
Brett Wilms, President of EMEA & Australia at Brady Corporation, sold 3,791 shares in December 2025 through an option exercise, valued at approximately $296,191. This sale reduced his direct ownership stake by 33.07%. Despite the insider sale, Brady Corporation showed strong financial performance with record quarterly gross profit and consistent dividend increases.