Brady Corporation (BRC)

Gross profit margin

Jul 31, 2025 Jul 31, 2024 Jul 31, 2023 Jul 31, 2022 Jul 31, 2021
Gross profit US$ in thousands 760,822 687,884 657,275 631,552 561,446
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,513,600 1,341,390 1,331,860 1,302,060 1,144,700
Gross profit margin 50.27% 51.28% 49.35% 48.50% 49.05%

July 31, 2025 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $760,822K ÷ $1,513,600K
= 50.27%

The gross profit margin of Brady Corporation has exhibited relative stability with slight fluctuations over the analyzed fiscal periods. As of July 31, 2021, the gross profit margin was 49.05%. This figure decreased marginally in the subsequent year, reaching 48.50% by July 31, 2022. By July 31, 2023, the margin experienced a modest increase to 49.35%, approaching the prior year’s level. A more substantial improvement was observed by July 31, 2024, with the gross profit margin rising to 51.28%, indicating enhanced profitability on sales before accounting for operating expenses and other costs. The margin then slightly declined to 50.27% by July 31, 2025, but remained notably higher than the margins recorded in 2021 and 2022.

Overall, the trend suggests a general improvement in Brady Corporation’s gross profit margin over the period, despite minor fluctuations. The increase in 2024 signifies improved efficiency or favorable product sales mix, while the slight decline in 2025 may reflect increased cost pressures or changes in sales composition. Nonetheless, the gross profit margin has remained within a relatively narrow range, indicating consistent control over the cost of goods sold relative to revenue.