Brady Corporation (BRC)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 50.27% | 50.53% | 50.65% | 50.90% | 51.27% | 51.08% | 50.79% | 50.23% | 49.35% | 49.21% | 48.72% | 48.48% | 48.50% | 47.97% | 48.41% | 48.87% | 49.05% | 48.82% | 48.36% | 48.77% |
| Operating profit margin | 15.63% | 16.69% | 16.88% | 17.49% | 18.13% | 17.79% | 17.84% | 17.41% | 16.91% | 16.50% | 15.71% | 15.35% | 14.82% | 14.09% | 14.08% | 14.24% | 14.60% | 14.63% | 12.77% | 13.00% |
| Pretax margin | 15.66% | 16.77% | 17.14% | 17.83% | 18.48% | 18.11% | 18.10% | 17.50% | 16.95% | 16.48% | 15.56% | 15.16% | 14.74% | 13.99% | 14.19% | 14.59% | 14.94% | 15.07% | 13.07% | 13.21% |
| Net profit margin | 12.50% | 13.35% | 13.62% | 14.19% | 14.70% | 14.22% | 14.08% | 13.62% | 13.13% | 12.71% | 12.09% | 11.85% | 11.52% | 10.66% | 10.81% | 11.04% | 11.33% | 11.86% | 9.96% | 10.11% |
Brady Corporation’s profitability ratios from October 2020 through July 2025 demonstrate a general trend of stability with a gradual improvement in margins over the period, punctuated by periods of slight fluctuation.
Gross Profit Margin: The gross profit margin exhibits a steady upward trajectory, starting at 48.77% in October 2020 and increasing to approximately 50.27% in July 2025. The margin remains consistently around the high 48% to low 50% range, with the latest figures surpassing 50%, indicating enhanced efficiency or favorable pricing strategies that better cover direct costs. Notably, a mild upward trend is evident, suggesting ongoing improvements in gross profitability.
Operating Profit Margin: Operating margins follow a similar positive trend, beginning at 13.00% in October 2020 and gradually rising to 15.63% by July 2025. The margin shows periodic increases, reaching peaks above 17% in fall 2023 and early 2024 before experiencing a slight decline towards mid-2025. This pattern reflects improvements in core operating efficiency, cost management, or revenue growth that are translating into higher operating profitability.
Pretax Margin: The pretax margin also indicates a consistent upward movement from 13.21% in October 2020 to approximately 15.66% in July 2025. The margin periodically peaks above 18% during early 2024, then slightly recedes, which could be attributable to changes in non-operating expenses or other factors affecting pre-tax profitability.
Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin follows the general trend of upward improvement, starting at 10.11% in October 2020 and reaching a peak of 14.22% in April 2024. Although a slight decline occurs toward July 2025, the net margin remains well above pre-2021 levels. This suggests effective expense management and sustained revenue growth contributing to increased bottom-line profitability.
Overall, Brady Corporation’s profitability ratios over this period reflect a stable and improving profitability profile. The incremental increases across all margins suggest strategic enhancements in operational efficiency, cost control, and pricing power. The company demonstrates consistent ability to convert gross profit into operating and net income, with positive implications for shareholder value and financial health.
Return on investment
| Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 13.64% | 14.34% | 15.09% | 14.89% | 16.05% | 16.79% | 16.96% | 16.88% | 16.21% | 15.69% | 15.01% | 14.81% | 14.12% | 13.46% | 12.60% | 12.00% | 12.13% | 12.66% | 11.22% | 11.85% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 10.91% | 11.47% | 12.18% | 12.09% | 13.01% | 13.42% | 13.38% | 13.20% | 12.59% | 12.10% | 11.55% | 11.43% | 10.97% | 10.19% | 9.67% | 9.30% | 9.41% | 10.26% | 8.75% | 9.22% |
| Return on total capital | 20.29% | 21.35% | 22.11% | 22.63% | 23.53% | 24.11% | 23.59% | 23.94% | 23.13% | 22.03% | 21.40% | 21.89% | 21.21% | 19.74% | 18.30% | 18.05% | 17.80% | 17.31% | 15.19% | 16.26% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 15.87% | 16.69% | 17.27% | 17.74% | 18.49% | 18.70% | 18.13% | 18.36% | 17.65% | 16.74% | 16.39% | 16.93% | 16.46% | 14.98% | 13.88% | 13.61% | 13.46% | 13.59% | 11.49% | 12.31% |
The profitability ratios of Brady Corporation, as of various reporting periods up to October 2025, demonstrate a generally positive trend with some fluctuations.
Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) indicates the company's efficiency in generating operating income from its assets. It increased from 11.85% in October 2020 to a peak of 16.96% in January 2024, reflecting an improvement in operational efficiency. After reaching this peak, a slight decline was observed, with the ratio falling to 14.89% by October 2024 and remaining around 15% through early 2025. This suggests that while the company experienced strong operational performance over the period, recent months have seen some erosion in operational efficiency.
Return on Assets (ROA), which measures overall profitability considering both operational and non-operational factors, followed a similar upward trajectory from 9.22% in October 2020 to a high of 13.42% in April 2024. Post-peak, it exhibits minor declines, settling around 12% in early 2025, indicating consistent but slightly weakening overall profitability.
Return on Total Capital showcases the company's ability to generate returns from both equity and debt financing. It increased from 16.26% in October 2020 to a peak of 24.11% in April 2024, reflecting improving profitability and effective capital utilization. Following this peak, the ratio has decreased somewhat, reaching approximately 21.35% in July 2025, pointing to a slight reduction in the efficiency of capital deployment.
Return on Equity (ROE), illustrating profitability attributable to shareholders' equity, has shown a steady increase from 12.31% in October 2020 to a high of 18.70% in April 2024. Subsequently, the ROE has declined to 15.87% by July 2025, indicating a reduction in shareholder returns, which may be affected by changes in net income, equity levels, or both.
Overall, Brady Corporation's profitability ratios over this period reflect consistent operational and overall profitability improvements through 2023 and into early 2024. The subsequent slight decline in 2024 and into 2025 suggests a period of normalization or potential challenges affecting the company's profitability metrics. The data indicates a generally positive long-term trend with recent signs of diminishing ratios, emphasizing the need for ongoing performance monitoring.