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

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), Acuity (AYI), Vicor (VICR), and Powell Industries (POWL).

How does Brady compare to Allegion?

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

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 hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Allegion has a net margin of 15.36% 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
Allegion15.36% 35.41% 13.80%
Brady 12.93%19.01%13.47%

Allegion has a beta of 0.85, meaning that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brady has a beta of 0.61, meaning that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

Allegion presently has a consensus price target of $164.75, indicating a potential upside of 4.50%. Brady has a consensus price target of $103.00, indicating a potential upside of 9.22%. Given Brady's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Brady is more favorable than Allegion.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Allegion
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36
Brady
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Allegion had 18 more articles in the media than Brady. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Allegion and 4 mentions for Brady. Allegion's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Brady's score of 0.64 indicating that Allegion is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Allegion pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Brady pays an annual dividend of $0.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Allegion pays out 28.9% 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. Allegion has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years and Brady has raised its dividend for 39 consecutive years.

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$4.29B3.13$643.80M$7.6220.69
Brady$1.51B2.94$189.26M$4.3921.48

Summary

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

How does Brady compare to Generac?

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

In the previous week, Generac had 38 more articles in the media than Brady. MarketBeat recorded 42 mentions for Generac and 4 mentions for Brady. Generac's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Brady's score of 0.64 indicating that Generac is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Generac
21 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Brady
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Brady has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Generac$4.21B2.76$159.55M$4.3445.39
Brady$1.51B2.94$189.26M$4.3921.48

Generac has a beta of 1.92, meaning that its stock price is 92% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brady has a beta of 0.61, meaning that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

84.0% of Generac shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.3% of Brady shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of Generac 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 is poised for long-term growth.

Brady has a net margin of 12.93% compared to Generac's net margin of 5.82%. Brady's return on equity of 19.01% beat Generac's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Generac5.82% 17.83% 8.58%
Brady 12.93%19.01%13.47%

Generac currently has a consensus price target of $284.58, suggesting a potential upside of 44.46%. Brady has a consensus price target of $103.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.22%. Given Generac's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Generac is more favorable than Brady.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Generac
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74
Brady
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

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

How does Brady compare to Acuity?

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

In the previous week, Acuity had 3 more articles in the media than Brady. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Acuity and 4 mentions for Brady. Acuity's average media sentiment score of 1.47 beat Brady's score of 0.64 indicating that Acuity is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

76.3% of Brady shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.2% of Acuity shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.6% of Brady shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Acuity shares are owned by 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 net margin of 12.93% compared to Acuity's net margin of 10.25%. Acuity's return on equity of 20.26% beat Brady's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brady12.93% 19.01% 13.47%
Acuity 10.25%20.26%12.21%

Brady currently has a consensus price target of $103.00, indicating a potential upside of 9.22%. Acuity has a consensus price target of $397.17, indicating a potential upside of 20.89%. Given Acuity's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Acuity is more favorable than Brady.

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
Acuity
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

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
Brady$1.51B2.94$189.26M$4.3921.48
Acuity$4.35B2.26$396.60M$15.0821.79

Brady has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Acuity has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

Brady pays an annual dividend of $0.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Acuity pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Brady pays out 22.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Acuity pays out 5.3% 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. Brady has raised its dividend for 39 consecutive years and Acuity has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Brady is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Acuity beats Brady on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Brady compare to Vicor?

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

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

Vicor has a beta of 2.37, indicating that its stock price is 137% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brady has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its stock price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Vicor had 15 more articles in the media than Brady. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Vicor and 4 mentions for Brady. Vicor's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Brady's score of 0.64 indicating that Vicor is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

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$452.70M20.88$118.56M$3.1266.46
Brady$1.51B2.94$189.26M$4.3921.48

Vicor has a net margin of 30.65% compared to Brady's net margin of 12.93%. Vicor's return on equity of 19.83% beat Brady's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vicor30.65% 19.83% 18.18%
Brady 12.93%19.01%13.47%

Vicor presently has a consensus price target of $381.67, indicating a potential upside of 84.05%. Brady has a consensus price target of $103.00, indicating a potential upside of 9.22%. Given Vicor's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Vicor is more favorable than Brady.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vicor
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Brady
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

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

How does Brady compare to Powell Industries?

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

76.3% of Brady shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.8% of Powell Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 15.6% of Brady shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Powell Industries shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Brady has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Powell Industries has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

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
Brady12.93% 19.01% 13.47%
Powell Industries 16.51%28.61%16.90%

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
Brady$1.51B2.94$189.26M$4.3921.48
Powell Industries$1.10B6.88$180.75M$5.1140.79

Brady currently has a consensus price target of $103.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.22%. Powell Industries has a consensus price target of $236.67, suggesting a potential upside of 13.53%. Given Powell Industries' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Powell Industries is more favorable than Brady.

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
Powell Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Powell Industries had 6 more articles in the media than Brady. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Powell Industries and 4 mentions for Brady. Powell Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Brady's score of 0.64 indicating that Powell Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Brady pays an annual dividend of $0.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Powell Industries pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Brady pays out 22.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Powell Industries pays out 7.0% 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. Brady has raised its dividend for 39 consecutive years and Powell Industries has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Brady is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Powell Industries beats Brady on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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BRC vs. The Competition

MetricBradyCommercial Services & Supplies IndustryIndustrials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$4.44B$4.33B$10.62B$23.69B
Dividend Yield1.04%5.10%120.66%4.22%
P/E Ratio21.4832.6327.5130.98
Price / Sales2.941,033.94310.0119.22
Price / Cash16.9422.4824.0718.73
Price / Book3.724.174.724.76
Net Income$189.26M$146.41M$610.65M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-0.29%0.60%0.25%0.35%
1 Month Performance2.63%-0.31%-2.39%-0.55%
1 Year Performance34.24%13.29%12.50%19.21%

Brady Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BRC
Brady
4.4271 of 5 stars
$94.31
+0.0%
$103.00
+9.2%
+34.2%$4.44B$1.51B21.486,400
ALLE
Allegion
3.6278 of 5 stars
$158.24
+3.2%
$164.75
+4.1%
-4.4%$13.18B$4.29B20.7713,300
GNRC
Generac
4.695 of 5 stars
$197.07
-2.4%
$286.44
+45.4%
+1.8%$11.89B$4.21B61.789,400
AYI
Acuity
4.458 of 5 stars
$336.05
+1.8%
$397.17
+18.2%
+7.8%$9.88B$4.35B22.2813,800
VICR
Vicor
4.7024 of 5 stars
$206.44
-2.2%
$381.67
+84.9%
+372.9%$9.62B$452.70M66.171,115

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