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BradyBRC +0.20%92 EV-to-OCF is 19.48 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 14.97. 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 1,090 Business Services companies, Brady ranks worse than 81.47% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Brady's Enterprise Value is $4,348 Mil.
Brady's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $223 Mil. Therefore, Brady's EV-to-OCF for today is 19.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brady's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
BRC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.3 Med: 14.97 Max: 22.29
Current: 19.48
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Brady was 22.29. The lowest was 10.30. And the median was 14.97.
BRC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 81.47% of 1090
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.125
vs BRC: 19.48
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Brady EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Brady EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brady's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Brady's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brady's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Brady's current Enterprise Value is $4,348 Mil.
Brady's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $223 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-OCF of 19.48 as of Aug. 15, 2026. This is 30% above median its historical median of 14.97. Over the past decade, Brady's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.30 to 22.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Brady ranks #888 out of 1090 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Brady's EV-to-OCF too high?
Brady's current EV-to-OCF of 19.48 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 14.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.30 to a high of 22.29. The Business Services industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.13. Brady's value of 19.48 is 173.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brady ranks #888 out of 1090 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-OCF compare to GEO and BCO?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Brady ranks #888 out of 1090 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Brady in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.13. Brady's value of 19.48 is 173.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Brady's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.30 to 22.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.97 vs. the industry median of 7.13, 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-OCF for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Business Services companies is 7.13, based on 1,090 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brady's current EV-to-OCF of 19.48 is 173.4% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brady's current EV-to-OCF is 19.48, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 14.97. 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-OCF is 19.48, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 14.97 and 173.4% above the Business Services industry median of 7.13. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brady (BRC), the current EV-to-OCF is 19.48 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-OCF: 19.48 (30% above median its 10-year median of 14.97)
GF Value™: $84.38 vs. price of $94.14 (11.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 173.4% above the Business Services median (#888 of 1090)
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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