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BRC vs. ALLE, GNRC, VICR, POWL, and AYI

Should you buy Brady stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Brady with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Brady include Allegion (ALLE), Generac (GNRC), Vicor (VICR), Powell Industries (POWL), and Acuity (AYI).

How does Brady compare to Allegion?

Allegion (NYSE:ALLE) and Brady (NYSE:BRC) are both industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends and profitability.

Allegion has a beta of 0.86, indicating that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brady has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

92.2% of Allegion shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.3% of Brady shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Allegion shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of Brady shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Allegion has higher revenue and earnings than Brady. Allegion is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Brady, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Allegion$4.07B2.73$643.80M$7.3217.62
Brady$1.51B2.69$189.26M$4.3919.72

Allegion currently has a consensus price target of $160.89, indicating a potential upside of 24.71%. Brady has a consensus price target of $103.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.01%. Given Allegion's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Allegion is more favorable than Brady.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Allegion
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Brady
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Allegion has a net margin of 15.24% compared to Brady's net margin of 12.93%. Allegion's return on equity of 35.41% beat Brady's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Allegion15.24% 35.41% 13.53%
Brady 12.93%19.01%13.47%

In the previous week, Allegion had 4 more articles in the media than Brady. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Allegion and 2 mentions for Brady. Brady's average media sentiment score of 1.81 beat Allegion's score of 0.80 indicating that Brady is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Allegion
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Brady
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Allegion pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Brady pays an annual dividend of $0.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Allegion pays out 30.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Brady pays out 22.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Allegion has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years and Brady has increased its dividend for 39 consecutive years.

Summary

Allegion beats Brady on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Brady compare to Generac?

Brady (NYSE:BRC) and Generac (NYSE:GNRC) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Brady presently has a consensus price target of $103.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.01%. Generac has a consensus price target of $278.65, indicating a potential upside of 1.48%. Given Brady's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Brady is more favorable than Generac.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Brady
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Generac
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.72

76.3% of Brady shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.0% of Generac shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.6% of Brady shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Generac shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Brady has a beta of 0.62, suggesting that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Generac has a beta of 1.93, suggesting that its stock price is 93% more volatile than the broader market.

Brady has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Generac. Brady is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Generac, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Brady$1.51B2.69$189.26M$4.3919.72
Generac$4.21B3.84$159.55M$3.1986.07

In the previous week, Generac had 13 more articles in the media than Brady. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Generac and 2 mentions for Brady. Brady's average media sentiment score of 1.81 beat Generac's score of 1.50 indicating that Brady is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Brady
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Generac
12 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Brady has a net margin of 12.93% compared to Generac's net margin of 4.37%. Brady's return on equity of 19.01% beat Generac's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brady12.93% 19.01% 13.47%
Generac 4.37%15.45%7.35%

Summary

Brady beats Generac on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Brady compare to Vicor?

Vicor (NASDAQ:VICR) and Brady (NYSE:BRC) are both electrical components & equipment companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

Brady has higher revenue and earnings than Vicor. Brady is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vicor, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vicor$452.70M33.84$118.56M$2.99112.41
Brady$1.51B2.69$189.26M$4.3919.72

Vicor has a beta of 2.36, indicating that its stock price is 136% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brady has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

47.5% of Vicor shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.3% of Brady shares are held by institutional investors. 28.3% of Vicor shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of Brady shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Vicor currently has a consensus target price of $408.33, suggesting a potential upside of 21.48%. Brady has a consensus target price of $103.00, suggesting a potential upside of 19.01%. Given Vicor's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Vicor is more favorable than Brady.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vicor
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Brady
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Vicor had 16 more articles in the media than Brady. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Vicor and 2 mentions for Brady. Brady's average media sentiment score of 1.81 beat Vicor's score of 0.61 indicating that Brady is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vicor
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Brady
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Vicor has a net margin of 28.98% compared to Brady's net margin of 12.93%. Vicor's return on equity of 20.21% beat Brady's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vicor28.98% 20.21% 18.26%
Brady 12.93%19.01%13.47%

Summary

Vicor beats Brady on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Brady compare to Powell Industries?

Powell Industries (NASDAQ:POWL) and Brady (NYSE:BRC) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation and profitability.

Powell Industries has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brady has a beta of 0.62, suggesting that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Powell Industries presently has a consensus target price of $236.67, indicating a potential downside of 18.81%. Brady has a consensus target price of $103.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.01%. Given Brady's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Brady is more favorable than Powell Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Powell Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Brady
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Brady has higher revenue and earnings than Powell Industries. Brady is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Powell Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Powell Industries$1.10B9.62$180.75M$5.1157.05
Brady$1.51B2.69$189.26M$4.3919.72

In the previous week, Powell Industries had 2 more articles in the media than Brady. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Powell Industries and 2 mentions for Brady. Brady's average media sentiment score of 1.81 beat Powell Industries' score of 0.85 indicating that Brady is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Powell Industries
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Brady
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Powell Industries has a net margin of 16.51% compared to Brady's net margin of 12.93%. Powell Industries' return on equity of 28.61% beat Brady's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Powell Industries16.51% 28.61% 16.90%
Brady 12.93%19.01%13.47%

Powell Industries pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Brady pays an annual dividend of $0.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Powell Industries pays out 7.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Brady pays out 22.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Powell Industries has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Brady has raised its dividend for 39 consecutive years. Brady is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

89.8% of Powell Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.3% of Brady shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.2% of Powell Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of Brady shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Powell Industries beats Brady on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Brady compare to Acuity?

Acuity (NYSE:AYI) and Brady (NYSE:BRC) are both mid-cap electrical components & equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment and valuation.

In the previous week, Acuity had 9 more articles in the media than Brady. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Acuity and 2 mentions for Brady. Brady's average media sentiment score of 1.81 beat Acuity's score of 1.24 indicating that Brady is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Acuity
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Brady
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Acuity has higher revenue and earnings than Brady. Brady is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acuity, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Acuity$4.35B2.10$396.60M$13.6422.05
Brady$1.51B2.69$189.26M$4.3919.72

Acuity has a beta of 1.31, indicating that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brady has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Brady has a net margin of 12.93% compared to Acuity's net margin of 9.37%. Acuity's return on equity of 20.74% beat Brady's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Acuity9.37% 20.74% 12.20%
Brady 12.93%19.01%13.47%

Acuity presently has a consensus price target of $369.17, suggesting a potential upside of 22.72%. Brady has a consensus price target of $103.00, suggesting a potential upside of 19.01%. Given Acuity's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Acuity is more favorable than Brady.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Acuity
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
Brady
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Acuity pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Brady pays an annual dividend of $0.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Acuity pays out 5.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Brady pays out 22.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Acuity has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Brady has raised its dividend for 39 consecutive years. Brady is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

98.2% of Acuity shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.3% of Brady shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Acuity shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 15.6% of Brady shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Acuity beats Brady on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BRC vs. The Competition

MetricBradyPROTECTION IndustryIndustrials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$4.01B$3.27B$9.73B$23.27B
Dividend Yield1.15%2.53%3.55%4.07%
P/E Ratio19.7219.4725.4728.29
Price / Sales2.694.474,867.9721.84
Price / Cash15.3026.1727.9324.45
Price / Book3.033.314.614.64
Net Income$189.26M$106.44M$793.53M$1.07B
7 Day Performance1.71%-1.17%-0.07%-1.04%
1 Month Performance-0.97%-8.66%0.18%0.18%
1 Year Performance29.24%-21.39%25.08%24.25%

Brady Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BRC
Brady
4.8838 of 5 stars
$86.55
+1.7%
$103.00
+19.0%
+27.5%$4.01B$1.51B19.726,400
ALLE
Allegion
4.9276 of 5 stars
$133.76
-0.2%
$160.89
+20.3%
-5.0%$11.51B$4.07B18.2713,300
GNRC
Generac
3.854 of 5 stars
$269.84
+2.9%
$278.65
+3.3%
+131.9%$15.44B$4.21B84.599,400
VICR
Vicor
4.2619 of 5 stars
$322.41
+6.1%
$228.33
-29.2%
+729.4%$13.85B$452.70M107.831,115
POWL
Powell Industries
3.3732 of 5 stars
$303.53
+3.0%
$236.67
-22.0%
+426.4%$10.74B$1.10B59.403,458

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