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Brady Corporation (BRC) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$85.03 +2.73% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $85.29

Brady Corporation (BRC) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 58/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $3.88B
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As of 2026-11-03, Brady Corporation (NYSE: BRC) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 58/100 at a spot price of $85.03 (+2.73% 1D, market cap $3.88B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, BRC ranks #367 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Miscellaneous manufacturing industries), BRC carries a Roarable D+ (58/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 20.6x, gross margin of 50.3%, and ROIC of 16.4%. By comparison, ODC (Oil-Dri Corporation Of America) holds a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 19.6x, ROIC 23.9%, cap $1.03B) and DAKT (Daktronics Inc.) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 21.0x, ROIC 30.2%, cap $907.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TOYO leads on earnings multiple (5.1x) while TOYO leads on capital efficiency (41.9% ROIC).

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Per BRC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-07-31, CIK 0000746598), Brady Corporation generated $1.51B in revenue (+12.8% YoY), $189.3M in net income, and $153.6M in free cash flow against $1.83B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (50.3% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $85.29 (+0.30%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 10.1% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 58/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 52.7% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw C · Rk D+
Cash (15)Whales (7)SEC (14)Macro (7)CEO (15)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0% Base Target
$104 Bull$85 Base$66 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BRC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (58/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY BRC SCORES 58/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 10.1% FCF Margin ($153.6M FCF) & 50.3% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (44.6) create a -13 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
50
Grade C-$85.03-2.3% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
53
Grade C-$83.09-0.6% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
55
Grade C$82.59+3% Next Q
Current
58
Grade D+$85.03+0% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C- (50) → D+ (58)Full Audit →
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Even with a 58/100 (D+) score, BRC faces multiple-compression risk if 20.6x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 47.8% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($85.48) or 200D SMA ($86.95) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($85.03) toward Bear Floor ($66.32).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
44.630 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
7.12>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
6 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE50% OF RANGE
L: $71$85.03H: $99
1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (50.3% gross margin and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: BRQD 15 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 22 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 21 / 40
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BULLISH (75)

16.4% ROIC with 50.3% gross margin and 3.95% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (70)

Altman-Z 7.12 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BEARISH (48)

22/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 7/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like BRC
  • ✓Strong cash generator (50.3% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
  • ✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
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BRC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +6.13%📐 WEDGE COMPRESSION COIL
2026-11-03O $83.02H $85.03L $82.77C $85.03VOL 419.8K
RES: $93.45SUP: $80.91SMA50: $85.48SMA200: $86.95
$101.3$92.94$84.62$76.31$67.99RES $93.45SUP $80.91$85.032026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
14.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +12.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (BRC)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #367 of 1009 ⚔️ ODC vs BRC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (BRC vs. ODC, DAKT, AMCR, TOYO)

Industry: Miscellaneous manufacturing industries (10 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Brady Corporation (BRC) ranks #367 by composite RQD confidence (58/100, grade D+) and #317 by equity capitalization ($3.88B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TOYO leads on earnings valuation at 5.1x trailing P/E, while TOYO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 41.9% ROIC and 22.5% gross margin. ODC currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 66/100 (C+) compared with BRC at 58/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
BRC ACTIVE
Brady Corporation
D+ 58/100 20.6x 50.3% 16.4% +2.73% $3.88B Benchmark Subject
ODC
Oil-Dri Corporation Of America
C+ 66/100 19.6x 29.5% 23.9% -2.56% $1.03B /odc-vs-brc →
DAKT
Daktronics Inc.
C- 60/100 21.0x 27.3% 30.2% +1.38% $907.0M /dakt-vs-brc →
AMCR
Amcor plc
D+ 58/100 42.6x 18.9% 3.8% +3.44% $21.91B /amcr-vs-brc →
TOYO
TOYO Co. Ltd
C- 61/100 5.1x 22.5% 41.9% +4.19% $193.5M /toyo-vs-brc →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-07-31 • CIK 0000746598 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-07-31), Brady Corporation (BRC) reported GAAP revenue of $1.51B (+12.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.34B , and +13.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $189.3M, operating cash flow of $181.2M, and free cash flow of $153.6M (-12.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, BRC closed FY2025 with $1.83B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 7.12, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-07-31 $1.51B $189.3M $181.2M $153.6M $1.83B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-07-31 $1.34B $197.2M $255.1M $175.2M $1.59B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-07-31 $1.33B $174.9M $209.1M $209.1M — —

3. BRC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is BRC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Brady Corporation (NYSE: BRC) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 58/100 at a spot price of $85.03 (+2.73% 1D, market cap $3.88B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, BRC ranks #367 in composite RQD confidence.

How does BRC compare to ODC and DAKT in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Miscellaneous manufacturing industries), BRC carries a Roarable D+ (58/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 20.6x, gross margin of 50.3%, and ROIC of 16.4%. By comparison, ODC (Oil-Dri Corporation Of America) holds a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 19.6x, ROIC 23.9%, cap $1.03B) and DAKT (Daktronics Inc.) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 21.0x, ROIC 30.2%, cap $907.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TOYO leads on earnings multiple (5.1x) while TOYO leads on capital efficiency (41.9% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BRC?

Per BRC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-07-31, CIK 0000746598), Brady Corporation generated $1.51B in revenue (+12.8% YoY), $189.3M in net income, and $153.6M in free cash flow against $1.83B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (50.3% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is BRC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BRC last traded at $85.03 (+2.73% on volume of 492,932 shares), positioning the stock -0.53% below its 50-day simple moving average ($85.48) and -2.21% below its 200-day simple moving average ($86.95). Across its 52-week range of $70.57 to $99.29, BRC sits at the 50.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 44.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.5% ($81.20 to $88.86).

Direct Sub-Reports: BRC RQD Cockpit BRC 12M Forecast BRC Earnings & Move BRC Dividends & DRIP BRC Insiders & 13F BRC Whale Options BRC Profit Sankey BRC News & Why
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 58/100 (D+) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

BRC — Brady Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-07-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Brady Corporation (BRC) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 58/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $85.03 (+2.73% 1D, market capitalization $3.88B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (15/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 16.4%, gross margin of 50.3%, operating margin of 15.6%, and free cash flow yield of 3.95%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (7/20) + Insider Conviction (15/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (7/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (14/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 7.12, Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Brady Corporation is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Miscellaneous manufacturing industries group. The company reported FY 2025 revenue of $1.51B. Gross margin is 50.3% per the market data.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-07-31), Brady Corporation (BRC) reported $1.51B in annual revenue (up from $1.34B in FY2024, +12.8% YoY) and $189.3M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.33B revenue, $174.9M net income) through FY2025, BRC scaled operating cash flow to $181.2M and free cash flow to $153.6M, backed by $1.83B in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D+ • RQD 58/100): Strong cash generator (50.3% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 15/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 7/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $70.57 – $99.29 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 20.6x trailing P/E and 14.3x EV/EBITDA against 15.6% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Miscellaneous manufacturing industries (Consumer Discretionary), BRC carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of 50.3%.

  • Key Question #1: Can BRC sustain or expand its 15.6% operating margin and 16.4% ROIC against Miscellaneous manufacturing industries peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.51B and free cash flow of $153.6M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is BRC's 17.3x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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MI MidwestValue RQD DEBATE OPENER • Fundamental Long-Only 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $101.81 (+23.0%)
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Strong return on capital (ROIC 16.4%) and a robust forensic balance sheet (Altman Z 7.12, Piotroski F 6/9) support the cash-engine and

The street is overcomplicating Brady Corporation (BRC). Strong return on capital (ROIC 16.4%) and a robust forensic balance sheet (Altman Z 7.12, Piotroski F 6/9) support the cash-engine and balance-sheet pillars.. With an RQD score of 58/100 (D+) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 14/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $89.39.

VolSurface_Trader 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — BRC's 14/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

MU MultipleCompression RQD DEBATE OPENER • Valuation Discipline 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $67.04 (-19.0%)
Spot @ $82.77

Weak institutional flow (8 of 20) and a macro regime score of 7 of 20 at beta 1.0, alongside declining FCF from $209.1M to $153.6M, lim

Careful chasing BRC at $82.77. Weak institutional flow (8 of 20) and a macro regime score of 7 of 20 at beta 1.0, alongside declining FCF from $209.1M to $153.6M, limit conviction.. Gross margin is 50.3%, but operating margin is 15.6%, which shows SG&A and reinvestment are eating into bottom-line EPS. Target $67.04 on multiple compression.

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