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BradyBRC +0.20%92 EV-to-EBIT is 16.17 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 14.19. 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 852 Business Services companies, Brady ranks worse than 67.61% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Brady's Enterprise Value is $4,348 Mil.
Brady's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $269 Mil. Therefore, Brady's EV-to-EBIT for today is 16.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brady's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
BRC'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.31 Med: 14.19 Max: 19.93
Current: 16.17
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Brady was 19.93. The lowest was 10.31. And the median was 14.19.
BRC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 67.61% of 852
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.015
vs BRC: 16.17
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Brady's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $3,774 Mil.
Brady's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $269 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Brady EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brady's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Brady's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Brady's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brady's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Brady's current Enterprise Value is $4,348 Mil.
Brady's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $269 Mil.
* 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 (BRC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.17 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Brady and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 14.19. Over the past decade, Brady's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.31 to 19.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Brady ranks #576 out of 852 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is Brady's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Brady's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.17 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 14.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.31 to a high of 19.93. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.02. Brady's value of 16.17 is 46.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brady ranks #576 out of 852 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to GEO and BCO?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Brady ranks #576 out of 852 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Brady in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.02. Brady's value of 16.17 is 46.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Brady's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.31 to 19.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.19 vs. the industry median of 11.02, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.02, based on 852 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brady's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.17 is 46.8% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Brady and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brady's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.17, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 14.19. 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 EV-to-EBIT is 16.17, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 14.19 and 46.8% above the Business Services industry median of 11.02. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brady (BRC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.17 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:
EV-to-EBIT: 16.17 (14% above median its 10-year median of 14.19)
GF Value™: $84.38 vs. price of $94.14 (11.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.8% above the Business Services median (#576 of 852)
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 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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