Brady Corporation
BRCIndustrialsNASDAQSecurity & Protection Services · Last scanned Jul 18, 2026
Part of the industrials sector, Brady Corporation (BRC) is listed under Security & Protection Services. With a market capitalization of $4.41B, it sits in mid-cap territory. The company offers safety signs, traffic signs and control products, floor-marking tapes, pipe markers, labeling systems, spill control products, lockout/tagout devices, personal protection equipment, first aid products, and software and services for safety compliance auditing, procedures writing, and training; materials, radio frequency identification and barcode scanners for product identification, direct part marking, engraving equipment, brand protection labeling, work in process labeling, finished product identification, asset tracking labels, asset tags, and industrial track and trace applications; and handheld printers, wire markers, sleeves, and tags.
Market Cap
$4.41B
Beta
0.61
P/E (TTM)
21.29
P/E (Fwd)
15.38
EPS (TTM)
$4.40
EPS (Fwd)
$6.09
ROE
16.7%
ROA
10.3%
Cash
$175.5M
Total Debt
$88.5M
Free CF
$145.8M
52W Change
35.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The balance sheet looks solid with $175.5M in cash comfortably exceeding the $88.5M debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. The company generates $145.8M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 16.7% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Return on assets of 10.3% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $1.30B to $1.51B.
BRC's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Brady Corporation and its sector.