Brady Corporation (BRC)

Return on equity (ROE)

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 Jul 31, 2020 Apr 30, 2020 Jan 31, 2020 Oct 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 197,215 191,137 188,299 182,657 174,857 166,543 158,545 154,374 149,979 136,942 134,179 131,224 129,659 129,317 105,659 108,352 112,369 121,297 142,445 138,119
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,066,660 1,022,100 1,038,730 994,992 990,919 995,096 967,404 911,725 911,298 914,238 966,568 963,893 963,028 951,626 919,335 880,401 752,112 820,602 899,924 876,535
ROE 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% 14.94% 14.78% 15.83% 15.76%

July 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $197,215K ÷ $1,066,660K
= 18.49%

Brady Corporation's Return on Equity (ROE) has shown a generally positive trend over the past few years, indicating the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity. The ROE values have been consistently above 13%, with some fluctuations, and have ranged from 11.49% to 18.70% in the analyzed period.

The company's ROE improved steadily from 11.49% in January 2021 to 18.70% in April 2024, indicating a strong performance in utilizing shareholders' equity to generate earnings. This upward trend suggests effective management of the company's assets and operations to maximize profitability.

While there have been slight fluctuations in ROE values, the overall performance indicates that Brady Corporation has been successful in creating value for its shareholders over the years. The consistently positive ROE values also reflect the company's efficient use of equity capital to generate returns for investors.

Overall, the trend in Brady Corporation's ROE demonstrates the company's operational efficiency and profitability, showcasing a positive outlook for shareholders and potential investors.


Peer comparison

Jul 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Brady Corporation
BRC
18.49%
Amcor PLC
AMCR
18.81%
Hillenbrand Inc
HI
32.06%