Brady Corporation
Brady Corporation manufactures and supplies identification solutions and workplace safety products that identify and protect premises, products, and people in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Australia. The company offers safety signs, traffic signs and control products, floor-marking tapes, pipe markers, labeling systems, spill control products, lockout/tagout devices, personal protection equipme… Read more
Brady Corporation (BRC) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of January 2026: $1.31 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Brady Corporation (BRC) has net assets worth $1.31 Billion USD as of January 2026.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($1.83 Billion) and total liabilities ($512.18 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.31 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 71.94% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.79% |
| 5-Year Change | 23.8% |
| 10-Year Change | 97.52% |
| Growth Volatility | 11.93 |
Brady Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)
This chart illustrates how Brady Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Brady Corporation (1986–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Brady Corporation from 1986 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-31 | $1.19 Billion | +11.77% |
| 2024-07-31 | $1.07 Billion | +7.64% |
| 2023-07-31 | $990.92 Million | +8.74% |
| 2022-07-31 | $911.30 Million | -5.37% |
| 2021-07-31 | $963.03 Million | +11.58% |
| 2020-07-31 | $863.07 Million | +1.45% |
| 2019-07-31 | $850.77 Million | +13.12% |
| 2018-07-31 | $752.11 Million | +7.42% |
| 2017-07-31 | $700.14 Million | +15.99% |
| 2016-07-31 | $603.60 Million | +2.71% |
| 2015-07-31 | $587.69 Million | -19.83% |
| 2014-07-31 | $733.08 Million | -11.76% |
| 2013-07-31 | $830.80 Million | -17.69% |
| 2012-07-31 | $1.01 Billion | -12.70% |
| 2011-07-31 | $1.16 Billion | +15.04% |
| 2010-07-31 | $1.01 Billion | +5.67% |
| 2009-07-31 | $951.09 Million | -6.92% |
| 2008-07-31 | $1.02 Billion | +14.68% |
| 2007-07-31 | $891.01 Million | +19.43% |
| 2006-07-31 | $746.05 Million | +50.03% |
| 2005-07-31 | $497.27 Million | +23.30% |
| 2004-07-31 | $403.31 Million | +18.99% |
| 2003-07-31 | $338.96 Million | +4.54% |
| 2002-07-31 | $324.24 Million | +7.16% |
| 2001-07-31 | $302.58 Million | +3.90% |
| 2000-07-31 | $291.22 Million | +11.75% |
| 1999-07-31 | $260.60 Million | +11.65% |
| 1998-07-31 | $233.40 Million | +13.03% |
| 1997-07-31 | $206.50 Million | +9.09% |
| 1996-07-31 | $189.30 Million | +10.83% |
| 1995-07-31 | $170.80 Million | +17.71% |
| 1994-07-31 | $145.10 Million | +13.27% |
| 1993-07-31 | $128.10 Million | +6.93% |
| 1992-07-31 | $119.80 Million | +3.90% |
| 1991-07-31 | $115.30 Million | +11.08% |
| 1990-07-31 | $103.80 Million | +15.98% |
| 1989-07-31 | $89.50 Million | +9.01% |
| 1988-07-31 | $82.10 Million | +12.16% |
| 1987-07-31 | $73.20 Million | +14.55% |
| 1986-07-31 | $63.90 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Brady Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 2063.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (July 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $1.32 Billion | 110.53% |
| Common Stock | $548.00K | 0.05% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-92.16 Million | -7.73% |
| Total Equity | $1.19 Billion | 100.00% |
Brady Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Brady Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd.
PINK:KOBNF
|
$3.66 Billion |
|
Haci Omer Sabanci Holding AS
IS:SAHOL
|
$3.66 Billion |
|
LegoChem Biosciences Inc
KQ:141080
|
$3.67 Billion |
|
VSE Corporation
NASDAQ:VSEC
|
$3.67 Billion |
|
Humanwell Healthcare Group Co Ltd
SHG:600079
|
$3.66 Billion |
|
iSoftStone Information Technology (Group) Co. Ltd.
SHE:301236
|
$3.65 Billion |
|
CLICKS GROUP LTD RC-01
F:N1C
|
$3.65 Billion |
|
WPG Holdings Ltd
TW:3702
|
$3.65 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Brady Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,066,657,999 to 1,192,211,000, a change of 125,553,001 (11.8%).
- Net income of 189,256,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 45,542,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 50,838,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 17,463,001.
- Other factors increased equity by 15,214,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $189.26 Million | +15.87% |
| Dividends Paid | $45.54 Million | -3.82% |
| Share Repurchases | $50.84 Million | -4.26% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $17.46 Million | +1.46% |
| Other Changes | $15.21 Million | +1.28% |
| Total Change | $- | 11.77% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Brady Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 3.47x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 58.31x to 3.47x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-31 | $1.47 | $85.99 | x |
| 1987-07-31 | $1.68 | $85.99 | x |
| 1988-07-31 | $1.85 | $85.99 | x |
| 1989-07-31 | $2.05 | $85.99 | x |
| 1990-07-31 | $2.47 | $85.99 | x |
| 1991-07-31 | $2.71 | $85.99 | x |
| 1992-07-31 | $2.87 | $85.99 | x |
| 1993-07-31 | $3.01 | $85.99 | x |
| 1994-07-31 | $3.41 | $85.99 | x |
| 1995-07-31 | $3.94 | $85.99 | x |
| 1996-07-31 | $4.34 | $85.99 | x |
| 1997-07-31 | $4.74 | $85.99 | x |
| 1998-07-31 | $5.18 | $85.99 | x |
| 1999-07-31 | $5.74 | $85.99 | x |
| 2000-07-31 | $6.36 | $85.99 | x |
| 2001-07-31 | $6.54 | $85.99 | x |
| 2002-07-31 | $6.95 | $85.99 | x |
| 2003-07-31 | $7.25 | $85.99 | x |
| 2004-07-31 | $8.44 | $85.99 | x |
| 2005-07-31 | $9.97 | $85.99 | x |
| 2006-07-31 | $14.81 | $85.99 | x |
| 2007-07-31 | $16.28 | $85.99 | x |
| 2008-07-31 | $18.62 | $85.99 | x |
| 2009-07-31 | $17.99 | $85.99 | x |
| 2010-07-31 | $18.98 | $85.99 | x |
| 2011-07-31 | $21.76 | $85.99 | x |
| 2012-07-31 | $19.24 | $85.99 | x |
| 2013-07-31 | $16.19 | $85.99 | x |
| 2014-07-31 | $14.13 | $85.99 | x |
| 2015-07-31 | $11.44 | $85.99 | x |
| 2016-07-31 | $11.89 | $85.99 | x |
| 2017-07-31 | $13.48 | $85.99 | x |
| 2018-07-31 | $14.32 | $85.99 | x |
| 2019-07-31 | $15.96 | $85.99 | x |
| 2020-07-31 | $16.21 | $85.99 | x |
| 2021-07-31 | $18.38 | $85.99 | x |
| 2022-07-31 | $17.64 | $85.99 | x |
| 2023-07-31 | $19.87 | $85.99 | x |
| 2024-07-31 | $21.99 | $85.99 | x |
| 2025-07-31 | $24.79 | $85.99 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Brady Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 15.87%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 12.50%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.87x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.45x
- Recent ROE (15.87%) is above the historical average (10.97%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 14.71% | 8.55% | 1.16x | 1.48x | $3.01 Million |
| 1987 | 12.02% | 6.96% | 1.21x | 1.43x | $1.48 Million |
| 1988 | 12.55% | 6.73% | 1.31x | 1.43x | $2.09 Million |
| 1989 | 11.06% | 5.68% | 1.34x | 1.45x | $950.00K |
| 1990 | 14.45% | 7.85% | 1.30x | 1.42x | $4.62 Million |
| 1991 | 13.36% | 7.30% | 1.35x | 1.36x | $3.87 Million |
| 1992 | 4.26% | 2.16% | 1.36x | 1.44x | $-6.88 Million |
| 1993 | 13.19% | 6.95% | 1.35x | 1.40x | $4.09 Million |
| 1994 | 12.75% | 7.23% | 1.26x | 1.40x | $3.99 Million |
| 1995 | 16.33% | 8.87% | 1.37x | 1.35x | $10.82 Million |
| 1996 | 14.79% | 7.79% | 1.37x | 1.38x | $9.07 Million |
| 1997 | 15.35% | 7.44% | 1.46x | 1.41x | $11.05 Million |
| 1998 | 12.00% | 6.15% | 1.46x | 1.34x | $4.66 Million |
| 1999 | 15.20% | 8.41% | 1.34x | 1.35x | $13.54 Million |
| 2000 | 16.21% | 8.72% | 1.36x | 1.37x | $18.08 Million |
| 2001 | 9.10% | 5.05% | 1.39x | 1.30x | $-2.71 Million |
| 2002 | 8.71% | 5.47% | 1.23x | 1.30x | $-4.17 Million |
| 2003 | 6.32% | 3.86% | 1.23x | 1.33x | $-12.48 Million |
| 2004 | 12.61% | 7.58% | 0.97x | 1.72x | $10.54 Million |
| 2005 | 16.48% | 10.04% | 0.96x | 1.71x | $32.22 Million |
| 2006 | 13.96% | 10.23% | 0.75x | 1.83x | $29.57 Million |
| 2007 | 12.28% | 8.03% | 0.80x | 1.91x | $20.29 Million |
| 2008 | 12.94% | 8.68% | 0.82x | 1.81x | $30.01 Million |
| 2009 | 7.37% | 5.80% | 0.76x | 1.66x | $-24.99 Million |
| 2010 | 8.15% | 6.51% | 0.72x | 1.74x | $-18.55 Million |
| 2011 | 9.40% | 8.11% | 0.72x | 1.61x | $-6.97 Million |
| 2012 | -1.77% | -1.35% | 0.82x | 1.59x | $-118.85 Million |
| 2013 | -18.60% | -13.41% | 0.80x | 1.73x | $-237.61 Million |
| 2014 | -6.27% | -3.75% | 0.98x | 1.71x | $-119.28 Million |
| 2015 | 0.51% | 0.25% | 1.10x | 1.81x | $-55.78 Million |
| 2016 | 13.27% | 7.15% | 1.07x | 1.73x | $19.75 Million |
| 2017 | 13.66% | 8.59% | 1.06x | 1.50x | $25.63 Million |
| 2018 | 12.11% | 7.76% | 1.11x | 1.41x | $15.85 Million |
| 2019 | 15.43% | 11.31% | 1.00x | 1.36x | $46.18 Million |
| 2020 | 13.02% | 10.39% | 0.95x | 1.32x | $26.06 Million |
| 2021 | 13.46% | 11.33% | 0.83x | 1.43x | $33.36 Million |
| 2022 | 16.46% | 11.52% | 0.95x | 1.50x | $58.85 Million |
| 2023 | 17.65% | 13.13% | 0.96x | 1.40x | $75.77 Million |
| 2024 | 18.49% | 14.70% | 0.89x | 1.42x | $90.55 Million |
| 2025 | 15.87% | 12.50% | 0.87x | 1.45x | $70.03 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Brady Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Security & Protection Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Security & Protection Services
- Average net assets among peers: $15,303,325,457
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -13.10%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Corporation (BRC) | $1.31 Billion | 14.71% | 0.39x | $3.66 Billion |
| Airborne Security & Protective Services Inc (ABPR) | $-726.53K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $0.95 |
| ADT Inc (ADT) | $702.90 Million | -10.36% | 2.30x | $3.11 Billion |
| Aether Global Innovations Corp. (AETHF) | $-152.09K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $93.45K |
| Ameriguard Security Services Inc. (AGSS) | $-3.12 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $2.10 Million |
| Allegion PLC (ALLE) | $-55.70 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $12.39 Billion |
| Avante Logixx Inc (ALXXF) | $13.51 Million | -22.42% | 0.86x | $10.92 Million |
| ANTVF (ANTVF) | $254.48 Million | 4.87% | 0.92x | $55.07 Million |
| ASSA ABLOY AB (publ) (ASAZF) | $101.46 Billion | 14.45% | 1.05x | $29.24 Billion |
| Assa Abloy AB (ASAZY) | $50.66 Billion | 17.04% | 0.96x | $13.04 Billion |
| ATWEC Technologies Inc (ATWT) | $1.23 Million | -134.54% | 1.72x | $9.69 |