BRC
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Brady Corporation (BRC) closed at $80.88 as of 2026-03-20, trading 32.0% above its 200-week moving average of $61.27. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 39.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 51, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.16 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2007 weeks of data, BRC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 33 times. On average, these episodes lasted 13 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BRC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +18.2%.
With a market cap of $3.8 billion, BRC is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.3%. Return on equity stands at 16.8%, a solid level. The stock trades at 2.9x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 5.7% over the past three years. BRC passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BRC would have grown to $2627, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. BRC has returned 10.3% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: BRC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BRC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 28 historical episodes, buying BRC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +15.4% after 12 months (median +15.0%), compared to +15.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 79% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +28.0% vs +28.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BRC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BRC has crossed below its 200-week MA 33 times with an average 1-year return of +18.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1987 | Jun 1988 | 36 | 48.4% | -13.7% | +3749.6% |
| Sep 1988 | Mar 1989 | 26 | 13.6% | +23.9% | +4168.0% |
| Apr 1989 | May 1989 | 6 | 5.9% | +48.9% | +4262.9% |
| Aug 1990 | Dec 1990 | 19 | 23.8% | +63.3% | +3906.7% |
| Jan 1991 | Jan 1991 | 2 | 0.5% | +35.3% | +3749.6% |
| Jul 1998 | Nov 1998 | 18 | 27.6% | +46.2% | +1227.7% |
| Feb 1999 | Apr 1999 | 9 | 12.8% | +17.4% | +1131.5% |
| Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 | 1 | 3.7% | +36.5% | +1036.8% |
| Oct 2001 | Oct 2001 | 1 | 0.3% | +14.6% | +866.1% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 4 | 4.1% | +19.5% | +828.0% |
| Jan 2003 | Apr 2003 | 12 | 14.0% | +45.9% | +839.6% |
| Jan 2008 | Mar 2008 | 8 | 9.8% | -27.9% | +298.4% |
| Oct 2008 | Mar 2010 | 74 | 54.4% | -4.8% | +292.8% |
| Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 | 1 | 0.2% | +19.3% | +278.8% |
| May 2010 | Oct 2010 | 20 | 16.6% | +19.9% | +281.9% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 10 | 13.2% | +1.1% | +301.0% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 4.1% | +17.7% | +305.3% |
| May 2012 | Aug 2012 | 12 | 9.2% | +30.8% | +296.3% |
| Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 | 1 | 0.3% | +30.0% | +291.7% |
| Oct 2013 | Nov 2013 | 7 | 2.7% | -27.1% | +253.1% |
| Dec 2013 | Dec 2013 | 1 | 2.1% | -10.7% | +259.3% |
| Jan 2014 | Jun 2014 | 22 | 15.2% | -5.8% | +251.2% |
| Jul 2014 | Feb 2015 | 30 | 27.4% | -12.4% | +260.0% |
| Feb 2015 | Feb 2016 | 54 | 27.8% | -3.2% | +275.1% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 5.5% | +48.1% | +135.8% |
| Sep 2020 | Oct 2020 | 2 | 6.7% | +32.7% | +127.0% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 2 | 9.6% | +40.4% | +133.6% |
| Feb 2022 | May 2022 | 14 | 10.9% | +16.4% | +85.4% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 6 | 7.6% | +6.7% | +82.4% |
| Aug 2022 | Aug 2022 | 1 | 1.6% | +10.8% | +83.0% |
| Aug 2022 | Nov 2022 | 10 | 12.6% | +13.7% | +87.6% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 4 | 4.2% | +25.9% | +85.0% |
| Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | 4 | 2.3% | +40.0% | +75.1% |
| Average | 13 | — | +18.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BRC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Brady Corporation (BRC) is currently 32.0% above its 200-week moving average of $61.27. It would need to fall to $61.27 to cross below the line.
What is BRC's 200-week moving average price?
Brady Corporation's 200-week moving average is $61.27 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when BRC drops below its 200-week moving average?
BRC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 33 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +18.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 13 weeks on average.
Is BRC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BRC as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 51. Free cash flow yield is 3.3%. Return on equity is 16.8%. Price-to-book is 2.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BRC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in BRC would have grown to $2627, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 10.3% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. BRC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does BRC pay a dividend?
Yes. Brady Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 121.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20