Brady Corp Financials
Financial Health Signals
Based on FY2025 annual data. Scores normalized against common benchmarks. How we calculate these scores
Brady Corp has an operating margin of 15.6%, meaning the company retains $16 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 78/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is down from 18.1% the prior year.
Brady Corp's revenue grew 12.8% year-over-year to $1.5B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 65/100.
Brady Corp carries a low D/E ratio of 0.09, meaning only $0.09 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 100/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
Brady Corp's current ratio of 2.07 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 63/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
Brady Corp has a free cash flow margin of 10.2%, earning a moderate score of 51/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.
Brady Corp's ROE of 15.2% shows moderate profitability relative to equity, earning a score of 61/100. This is down from 17.8% the prior year.
Brady Corp scores 7.53, well above the 2.99 safe threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($4.5B) relative to total liabilities ($549.9M). This indicates low bankruptcy risk based on profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency.
Brady Corp passes 4 of 9 financial strength tests. 2 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 2 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Brady Corp generates $0.96 in operating cash flow ($181.2M OCF vs $189.3M net income). This mixed ratio suggests some earnings may rely on non-cash accounting items.
Brady Corp earns $49.9 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($236.6M vs $4.7M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.
This page shows Brady Corp (BRC) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 17 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Key Financial Metrics
Brady Corp generated $1.5B in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 12.8% from the prior year.
Brady Corp's EBITDA was $277.3M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 1.5% from the prior year.
Brady Corp generated $153.6M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 12.3% from the prior year.
Brady Corp reported $189.3M in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 4.0% from the prior year.
Brady Corp held $182.7M in cash against $115.9M in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.
Brady Corp's gross margin was 50.3% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 1.0 percentage points from the prior year.
Brady Corp's operating margin was 15.6% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 2.5 percentage points from the prior year.
Brady Corp's net profit margin was 12.5% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 2.2 percentage points from the prior year.
Brady Corp's ROE was 15.2% in fiscal year 2025, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 2.6 percentage points from the prior year.
Brady Corp invested $79.9M in research and development in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 17.9% from the prior year.
Brady Corp spent $50.8M on share buybacks in fiscal year 2025, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents a decrease of 29.6% from the prior year.
Brady Corp invested $27.6M in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 65.5% from the prior year.
BRC Income Statement
| Metric | Q1'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'24 | Q2'24 | Q3'24 | Q1'23 | Q2'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $405.3M+5.9% | $382.6M+7.3% | $356.7M-5.4% | $377.1M+16.9% | $322.6M-6.0% | $343.4M+3.4% | $332.0M+1.8% | $326.2M |
| Cost of Revenue | $196.5M+4.8% | $187.5M+3.7% | $180.8M-3.5% | $187.4M+16.7% | $160.5M-3.5% | $166.4M+3.8% | $160.3M-5.6% | $169.8M |
| Gross Profit | $208.8M+7.1% | $195.1M+10.9% | $175.8M-7.3% | $189.7M+17.0% | $162.1M-8.4% | $177.0M+3.1% | $171.7M+9.8% | $156.4M |
| R&D Expenses | $23.3M+21.4% | $19.2M+2.5% | $18.7M-1.0% | $18.9M+12.4% | $16.8M-4.8% | $17.7M+12.6% | $15.7M+2.1% | $15.4M |
| SG&A Expenses | $117.6M+8.2% | $108.7M+2.6% | $105.9M-5.3% | $111.8M+22.5% | $91.3M-4.7% | $95.8M-0.5% | $96.3M+4.3% | $92.3M |
| Operating Income | $68.0M+1.2% | $67.2M+31.1% | $51.2M-13.0% | $58.9M+9.3% | $53.9M-15.1% | $63.5M+6.4% | $59.7M+22.4% | $48.8M |
| Interest Expense | $1.2M+29.1% | $936K-28.7% | $1.3M-3.2% | $1.4M+71.6% | $790K+8.5% | $728K-5.0% | $766K-38.2% | $1.2M |
| Income Tax | $14.5M+7.8% | $13.5M+15.1% | $11.7M-2.5% | $12.0M-1.4% | $12.2M-9.8% | $13.5M+11.2% | $12.2M+15.6% | $10.5M |
| Net Income | $53.9M+3.2% | $52.3M+29.6% | $40.3M-13.8% | $46.8M+7.2% | $43.6M-14.3% | $50.9M+7.7% | $47.2M+24.4% | $38.0M |
| EPS (Diluted) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
BRC Balance Sheet
| Metric | Q1'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'24 | Q2'24 | Q3'24 | Q1'23 | Q2'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1.8B+5.7% | $1.7B+6.9% | $1.6B-2.4% | $1.6B+7.4% | $1.5B+6.4% | $1.4B+2.9% | $1.4B-0.4% | $1.4B |
| Current Assets | $662.4M+13.8% | $581.9M+8.5% | $536.3M-3.6% | $556.1M-7.3% | $599.7M+15.0% | $521.3M-2.6% | $535.1M+2.0% | $524.8M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $182.7M+20.1% | $152.2M+9.9% | $138.5M-4.9% | $145.7M-41.8% | $250.1M+55.9% | $160.5M-8.5% | $175.4M+15.7% | $151.5M |
| Inventory | $215.6M+13.5% | $190.0M+4.5% | $181.8M+1.7% | $178.7M+17.0% | $152.7M-0.4% | $153.3M-8.2% | $166.9M-5.7% | $177.1M |
| Accounts Receivable | $248.6M+10.8% | $224.4M+11.1% | $202.0M-7.5% | $218.3M+17.7% | $185.5M-4.9% | $195.1M+8.4% | $180.0M-2.4% | $184.4M |
| Goodwill | $681.7M-0.1% | $682.6M+3.2% | $661.3M-1.6% | $671.7M+13.9% | $589.6M+0.3% | $588.1M+0.8% | $583.7M-1.5% | $592.6M |
| Total Liabilities | $549.9M+3.6% | $530.6M+13.3% | $468.2M-9.8% | $518.9M+15.6% | $448.9M+11.7% | $402.0M+3.5% | $388.4M-2.5% | $398.3M |
| Current Liabilities | $320.7M+2.9% | $311.8M+10.4% | $282.4M-6.3% | $301.5M+13.9% | $264.7M+4.6% | $253.1M+0.6% | $251.7M-2.5% | $258.0M |
| Long-Term Debt | $115.9M | N/A | N/A | N/A | $90.9M | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Equity | $1.2B+6.6% | $1.2B+4.2% | $1.1B+1.0% | $1.1B+4.0% | $1.1B+4.4% | $1.0B+2.7% | $995.0M+0.4% | $990.9M |
| Retained Earnings | $1.4B+6.3% | $1.3B+3.3% | $1.2B+2.4% | $1.2B+3.0% | $1.2B+3.9% | $1.1B+6.8% | $1.1B+3.5% | $1.0B |
BRC Cash Flow Statement
| Metric | Q1'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'24 | Q2'24 | Q3'24 | Q1'23 | Q2'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $33.4M-44.3% | $59.9M+51.2% | $39.6M+69.2% | $23.4M-72.1% | $84.0M+15.4% | $72.7M+16.8% | $62.3M-21.5% | $79.3M |
| Capital Expenditures | $11.0M+157.6% | $4.3M-40.3% | $7.1M-2.0% | $7.3M-32.1% | $10.7M+28.9% | $8.3M-26.2% | $11.3M+78.6% | $6.3M |
| Free Cash Flow | $22.4M-59.8% | $55.6M+71.3% | $32.5M+101.3% | $16.1M-78.0% | $73.2M+13.7% | $64.4M+26.3% | $51.0M-30.1% | $73.0M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$28.4M-112.5% | -$13.4M-250.0% | -$3.8M+97.4% | -$147.9M-1280.2% | -$10.7M-12.8% | -$9.5M+15.8% | -$11.3M-78.7% | -$6.3M |
| Financing Cash Flow | $2.6M+108.9% | -$29.7M+26.8% | -$40.6M-322.3% | $18.3M-1.1% | $18.5M+140.1% | -$46.0M-114.1% | -$21.5M+62.7% | -$57.6M |
| Dividends Paid | $11.5M+1.3% | $11.4M-0.8% | $11.5M+0.6% | $11.4M+2.1% | $11.2M-0.2% | $11.2M-1.3% | $11.3M+1.2% | $11.2M |
| Share Buybacks | $4.1M-87.8% | $33.2M | $0 | $0 | $0-100.0% | $50.4M+257.1% | $14.1M-68.8% | $45.2M |
BRC Financial Ratios
| Metric | Q1'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'24 | Q2'24 | Q3'24 | Q1'23 | Q2'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 51.5%+0.5pp | 51.0%+1.7pp | 49.3%-1.0pp | 50.3%+0.1pp | 50.2%-1.3pp | 51.5%-0.2pp | 51.7%+3.8pp | 47.9% |
| Operating Margin | 16.8%-0.8pp | 17.6%+3.2pp | 14.4%-1.3pp | 15.6%-1.1pp | 16.7%-1.8pp | 18.5%+0.5pp | 18.0%+3.0pp | 14.9% |
| Net Margin | 13.3%-0.4pp | 13.7%+2.3pp | 11.3%-1.1pp | 12.4%-1.1pp | 13.5%-1.3pp | 14.8%+0.6pp | 14.2%+2.6pp | 11.6% |
| Return on Equity | 4.3%-0.2pp | 4.5%+0.9pp | 3.6%-0.6pp | 4.2%+0.0pp | 4.2%-0.8pp | 5.0%+0.2pp | 4.8%+0.8pp | 3.9% |
| Return on Assets | 3.0%-0.1pp | 3.1%+0.5pp | 2.5%-0.3pp | 2.9%-0.2pp | 3.1%-0.5pp | 3.6%+0.2pp | 3.4%+0.6pp | 2.8% |
| Current Ratio | 2.07+0.2 | 1.87-0.0 | 1.90+0.1 | 1.84-0.4 | 2.27+0.2 | 2.06-0.1 | 2.13+0.1 | 2.03 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.09-0.4 | 0.45+0.0 | 0.42-0.1 | 0.47+0.4 | 0.09-0.3 | 0.390.0 | 0.39-0.0 | 0.40 |
| FCF Margin | 5.5%-9.0pp | 14.5%+5.4pp | 9.1%+4.8pp | 4.3%+8.5pp | -4.2%-22.9pp | 18.8%+3.4pp | 15.4%+7.7pp | 7.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brady Corp's annual revenue?
Brady Corp (BRC) reported $1.5B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 12.8% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Brady Corp's revenue growing?
Brady Corp (BRC) revenue grew by 12.8% year-over-year, from $1.3B to $1.5B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Brady Corp profitable?
Yes, Brady Corp (BRC) reported a net income of $189.3M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 12.5%.
What is Brady Corp's EBITDA?
Brady Corp (BRC) had EBITDA of $277.3M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Brady Corp have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Brady Corp (BRC) had $182.7M in cash and equivalents against $115.9M in long-term debt.
What is Brady Corp's gross margin?
Brady Corp (BRC) had a gross margin of 50.3% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Brady Corp's operating margin?
Brady Corp (BRC) had an operating margin of 15.6% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Brady Corp's net profit margin?
Brady Corp (BRC) had a net profit margin of 12.5% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Brady Corp's return on equity (ROE)?
Brady Corp (BRC) has a return on equity of 15.2% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Brady Corp's free cash flow?
Brady Corp (BRC) generated $153.6M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a -12.3% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Brady Corp's operating cash flow?
Brady Corp (BRC) generated $181.2M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Brady Corp's total assets?
Brady Corp (BRC) had $1.8B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Brady Corp's capital expenditures?
Brady Corp (BRC) invested $27.6M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does Brady Corp spend on research and development?
Brady Corp (BRC) invested $79.9M in research and development during fiscal year 2025.
Does Brady Corp buy back shares?
Yes, Brady Corp (BRC) spent $50.8M on share buybacks during fiscal year 2025, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding.
What is Brady Corp's current ratio?
Brady Corp (BRC) had a current ratio of 2.07 as of fiscal year 2025, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Brady Corp's debt-to-equity ratio?
Brady Corp (BRC) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Brady Corp's return on assets (ROA)?
Brady Corp (BRC) had a return on assets of 10.5% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Brady Corp's Altman Z-Score?
Brady Corp (BRC) has an Altman Z-Score of 7.53, placing it in the Safe Zone (low bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios—working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets—to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Brady Corp's Piotroski F-Score?
Brady Corp (BRC) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7–9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Brady Corp's earnings high quality?
Brady Corp (BRC) has an earnings quality ratio of 0.96x, considered mixed quality. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Brady Corp cover its interest payments?
Brady Corp (BRC) has an interest coverage ratio of 49.9x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Brady Corp?
Brady Corp (BRC) scores 70 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating strong overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.