Brady Corporation (BRC)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,192,210 | 1,066,660 | 990,919 | 911,298 | 963,028 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
July 31, 2025 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $1,192,210K
= 0.00
The data indicates that Brady Corporation’s debt-to-equity ratio has consistently been 0.00 across multiple fiscal periods, specifically from July 31, 2021, through July 31, 2025. This persistent ratio suggests that the company has maintained an entirely equity-financed capital structure during this timeframe, with no reported debt. Such a financial stance implies a conservative conservative approach to leverage, potentially reducing financial risk associated with debt obligations. It may also reflect a strategic preference for internal financing or retained earnings over external borrowing. Overall, the uniformity and zero level of the ratio highlight Brady Corporation’s minimal reliance on debt financing over the observed periods, indicating a strong equity position relative to liabilities.