Brady (BRC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.35 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 54% Above Median

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BRC Brady Corp BRC
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Price $94.14
GF Value $84.38
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Brady Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Brady BRC +0.20% 92 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.35 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 2.82. GuruFocus rates BRC with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $84.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Business Services companies, Brady ranks worse than 83.38% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), Brady's current share price is $94.14. Brady's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $21.66. Brady's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.35.

The historical rank and industry rank for Brady's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BRC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.76   Med: 2.82   Max: 4.62
Current: 4.35

During the past years, Brady's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.62. The lowest was 1.76. And the median was 2.82.

BRC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.38% of 716 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs BRC: 4.35

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Brady's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $28.480. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $21.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Brady  (NYSE:BRC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Brady Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Brady Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brady's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Brady Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Brady Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Brady Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.56 3.50 3.70 4.14 3.78

BRC vs GEO, BCO, ADT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Brady's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Brady Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Brady's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brady's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Brady Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Brady's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=94.14/21.66
=4.35

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Brady's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Brady's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=28.48/333.0200*333.0200
=28.480

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Brady Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 11.962 240.628 16.555
201610 12.070 241.729 16.628
201701 12.416 242.839 17.027
201704 12.951 244.524 17.638
201707 13.634 244.786 18.548
201710 13.822 246.663 18.661
201801 14.137 247.867 18.994
201804 14.198 250.546 18.872
201807 14.483 252.006 19.139
201810 14.735 252.885 19.404
201901 15.262 251.712 20.192
201904 15.610 255.548 20.342
201907 16.053 256.571 20.836
201910 16.444 257.346 21.279
202001 16.869 257.971 21.777
202004 15.790 256.389 20.509
202007 16.599 259.101 21.335
202010 16.919 260.388 21.638
202101 17.671 261.582 22.497
202104 18.278 267.054 22.793
202107 18.496 273.003 22.562
202110 18.609 276.589 22.406
202201 18.666 281.148 22.110
202204 18.129 289.109 20.883
202207 18.259 296.276 20.523
202210 18.339 298.012 20.493
202301 19.483 299.170 21.687
202304 20.114 303.363 22.080
202307 20.412 305.691 22.237
202310 20.555 307.671 22.249
202401 21.492 308.417 23.206
202404 21.527 313.548 22.864
202407 22.418 314.540 23.735
202410 23.218 315.664 24.495
202501 23.451 317.671 24.584
202504 24.677 320.795 25.617
202507 25.329 323.048 26.111
202510 26.371 0.000
202601 27.808 325.252 28.472
202604 28.480 333.020 28.480

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.35 mean?
Brady (BRC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.35 as of Aug. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Brady and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 2.82. Over the past decade, Brady's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.76 to 4.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Brady ranks #597 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 83.4%.
Is Brady's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Brady's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.35 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 2.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.76 to a high of 4.62. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Brady's value of 4.35 is 184.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brady ranks #597 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Brady has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brady's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GEO and BCO?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Brady ranks #597 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Brady in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Brady's value of 4.35 is 184.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Brady's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.76 to 4.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.82 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Brady has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.53, based on 716 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brady's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.35 is 184.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Brady and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brady's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.35, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 2.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brady stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brady (BRC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $84.38, compared to a current price of $94.14 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.35, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 2.82 and 184.3% above the Business Services industry median of 1.53. Brady's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brady (BRC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.35 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Brady (BRC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brady stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $94.14 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $84.38. GuruFocus considers Brady to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BRC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.35 (54% above median its 10-year median of 2.82)
  • GF Value™: $84.38 vs. price of $94.14 (11.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 184.3% above the Business Services median (#597 of 716)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Brady Business Description

Other Exchanges BRV:Germany
Address 6555 West Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 53223
Brady Corp provides identification solutions and workplace safety products. The company offers identification and healthcare products that are sold under the Brady brand to maintenance, repair, and operations as well as original equipment manufacturing customers. Products include safety signs and labeling systems, material identification systems, wire identification, patient identification, and people identification. Brady also provides workplace safety and compliance products such as safety and compliance signs, asset tracking labels, and first-aid products. The company is organized and managed on a geographic basis with two reportable segments: Americas & Asia which derives maximum revenue, and Europe & Australia.
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