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BradyBRC +0.20%92 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.90 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 12.18. 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 899 Business Services companies, Brady ranks worse than 77.42% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Brady's enterprise value is $4,348 Mil.
Brady's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $313 Mil. Therefore, Brady's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brady's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BRC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.03 Med: 12.18 Max: 17.09
Current: 13.9
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Brady was 17.09. The lowest was 9.03. And the median was 12.18.
BRC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 77.42% of 899
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.78
vs BRC: 13.90
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-08-15), Brady's stock price is $94.14.
Brady's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $4.390. Therefore, Brady's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 21.44.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Brady's share price for today is $94.14.
Brady's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $4.390.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Brady's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Brady's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brady's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Brady's current Enterprise Value is $4,348 Mil.
Brady's EBITDA 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 $313 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-EBITDA of 13.90 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Brady. This is 14% above median its historical median of 12.18. Over the past decade, Brady's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.03 to 17.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Brady ranks #696 out of 899 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 77.4%.
Is Brady's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Brady's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.90 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 12.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.03 to a high of 17.09. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78. Brady's value of 13.90 is 78.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brady ranks #696 out of 899 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to GEO and BCO?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Brady ranks #696 out of 899 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Brady in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78. Brady's value of 13.90 is 78.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Brady's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.03 to 17.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.18 vs. the industry median of 7.78, 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-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.78, based on 899 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brady's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.90 is 78.7% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Brady. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brady's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.90, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 12.18. 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-EBITDA is 13.90, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 12.18 and 78.7% above the Business Services industry median of 7.78. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brady (BRC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.90 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-EBITDA: 13.90 (14% above median its 10-year median of 12.18)
GF Value™: $84.38 vs. price of $94.14 (11.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.7% above the Business Services median (#696 of 899)
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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