BRC Brady PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Brady stock as of Dec 20, 2024 is 18.08. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $4.1 and the stock price of $74.13 per share. The PE ratio has grown by 11% from its last 4 quarters average of 16.4.
BRC PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Brady for the last ten years is 31.15. The current P/E ratio of 18.08 is 42% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, BRC's PE ratio peaked in the Jul 2015 quarter at 235.2, when the price was $23.52 and the EPS was $0.1. The lowest point was in the Oct 2023 quarter, when it reached 13.87 with a price of $51.46 and an EPS of $3.71.
Brady PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 22.42% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -91.41% in 2016
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.47 | 19.58% |
| 2023 | 14.61 | -10.86% |
| 2022 | 16.39 | -25.36% |
| 2021 | 21.96 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 21.58 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 20.69 | -4.79% |
| 2018 | 21.73 | 22.42% |
| 2017 | 17.75 | -12.17% |
| 2016 | 20.21 | -91.41% |
| 2015 | 235.2 | N/A |
BRC average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of BRC is higher than its 3-year average, but it is lower than its 10-year average.
BRC PE vs peers
BRC's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks DHR and HON, but it is higher than MMM's and ODC's. Brady's current PE ratio of 18.08 is lower than the average of its peers, which is 30.41.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ODC Oil-Dri Corp of America | 13.16 | $640.77M |
| MMM 3M Co | 16.28 | $70.4B |
| BRC Brady Corp | 18.08 | $3.54B |
| HON Honeywell International Inc | 26.24 | $148.46B |
| DHR Danaher Corp | 43.2 | $165.08B |
| ZBRA Zebra Technologies Corp | 53.19 | $20.27B |
| TACT Transact Technologies Inc | N/A | $39.74M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Brady's PE ratio?
BRC's price to earnings ratio is 18.08 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Brady (BRC)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for BRC stock is 16.24.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Brady (BRC)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for BRC stock is 18.08.
What is the highest PE ratio for BRC?
Over the last ten years, the Jul 2015 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 235.2.
How does the current PE ratio for BRC compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of BRC is 42% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is BRC's PE ratio calculated (Brady PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Brady's share price is $74.13. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Oct 2024 is $4.1. Therefore, Brady's PE ratio for today is 18.08. PE RATIO(18.08) = STOCK PRICE($74.13) / TTM EPS($4.1)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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