BADGER METER INC (BMI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BMI • US0565251081
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This BMI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BMI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- BMI had positive earnings in the past year.
- BMI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- BMI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- BMI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- BMI has a better Return On Assets (14.55%) than 95.97% of its industry peers.
- BMI's Return On Equity of 19.86% is amongst the best of the industry. BMI outperforms 91.94% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.73%, BMI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- BMI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.29%. This is significantly above the industry average of 8.33%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (16.29%) for BMI is below the current ROIC(16.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.55% | ||
| ROE | 19.86% | ||
| ROIC | 16.73% |
ROA(3y)14.26%
ROA(5y)13.05%
ROE(3y)19.46%
ROE(5y)17.71%
ROIC(3y)16.29%
ROIC(5y)15.06%
1.3 Margins
- BMI's Profit Margin of 15.45% is amongst the best of the industry. BMI outperforms 91.13% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BMI has grown nicely.
- BMI's Operating Margin of 20.01% is amongst the best of the industry. BMI outperforms 97.58% of its industry peers.
- BMI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BMI has a better Gross Margin (41.68%) than 70.97% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BMI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.45% | ||
| GM | 41.68% |
OM growth 3Y9.04%
OM growth 5Y5.48%
PM growth 3Y9.53%
PM growth 5Y5.93%
GM growth 3Y2.33%
GM growth 5Y1.07%
2. BMI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- BMI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- BMI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- BMI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- BMI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 13.30 indicates that BMI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BMI has a better Altman-Z score (13.30) than 91.13% of its industry peers.
- There is no outstanding debt for BMI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.3 |
ROIC/WACC1.74
WACC9.6%
2.3 Liquidity
- BMI has a Current Ratio of 3.36. This indicates that BMI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.36, BMI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- BMI has a Quick Ratio of 2.36. This indicates that BMI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.36, BMI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.36 |
3. BMI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- BMI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.48%, which is quite good.
- BMI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.07% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 10.90% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 16.59% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.48%
EPS 3Y28.35%
EPS 5Y23.07%
EPS Q2Q%9.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.9%
Revenue growth 3Y17.46%
Revenue growth 5Y16.59%
Sales Q2Q%7.57%
3.2 Future
- BMI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.55% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BMI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3Y9.33%
EPS Next 5Y9.55%
Revenue Next Year4.37%
Revenue Next 2Y5.59%
Revenue Next 3Y6.44%
Revenue Next 5Y7.18%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. BMI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 32.65, which means the current valuation is very expensive for BMI.
- BMI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BMI is cheaper than 66.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.51, BMI is valued a bit more expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.34, the valuation of BMI can be described as expensive.
- BMI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.76. BMI is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BMI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BMI is cheaper than 63.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BMI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BMI is cheaper than 71.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of BMI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.28
PEG (5Y)1.42
EPS Next 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3Y9.33%
5. BMI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BMI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.06%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- BMI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.46. BMI pays more dividend than 86.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, BMI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.06% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of BMI grows each year by 16.20%, which is quite nice.
- BMI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- BMI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.2%
Div Incr Years18
Div Non Decr Years18
5.3 Sustainability
- BMI pays out 30.73% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- BMI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP30.73%
EPS Next 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3Y9.33%
BMI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
156.73
+2.52 (+1.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-16 2026-04-16/bmo
Inst Owners106.26%
Inst Owner Change2.13%
Ins Owners0.65%
Ins Owner Change4.95%
Market Cap4.57B
Revenue(TTM)916.66M
Net Income(TTM)141.63M
Analysts72.94
Price Target183.84 (17.3%)
Short Float %9.52%
Short Ratio6.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.06% |
Yearly Dividend1.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.2%
DP30.73%
Div Incr Years18
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.4)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.05%
Max EPS beat(2)3.55%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.6%
Max EPS beat(4)21.92%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)4.09%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.31%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.24%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.62%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.62%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.46%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.21%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.16%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-17.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.34 | ||
| P/S | 4.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.9 | ||
| P/B | 6.41 | ||
| P/tB | 12.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.6 |
EPS(TTM)4.8
EY3.06%
EPS(NY)5.17
Fwd EY3.3%
FCF(TTM)5.81
FCFY3.71%
OCF(TTM)6.3
OCFY4.02%
SpS31.41
BVpS24.44
TBVpS12.31
PEG (NY)4.28
PEG (5Y)1.42
Graham Number51.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.55% | ||
| ROE | 19.86% | ||
| ROCE | 22.29% | ||
| ROIC | 16.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 56.71% | ||
| OM | 20.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.45% | ||
| GM | 41.68% | ||
| FCFM | 18.51% |
ROA(3y)14.26%
ROA(5y)13.05%
ROE(3y)19.46%
ROE(5y)17.71%
ROIC(3y)16.29%
ROIC(5y)15.06%
ROICexc(3y)25.01%
ROICexc(5y)21.97%
ROICexgc(3y)48.77%
ROICexgc(5y)42.29%
ROCE(3y)21.7%
ROCE(5y)20.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.67%
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.3%
OM growth 3Y9.04%
OM growth 5Y5.48%
PM growth 3Y9.53%
PM growth 5Y5.93%
GM growth 3Y2.33%
GM growth 5Y1.07%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.94
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.56% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.53% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.26% | ||
| Profit Quality | 119.8% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 13.3 |
F-Score6
WACC9.6%
ROIC/WACC1.74
Cap/Depr(3y)41.03%
Cap/Depr(5y)33.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.43%
Profit Quality(3y)113.19%
Profit Quality(5y)117.47%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.48%
EPS 3Y28.35%
EPS 5Y23.07%
EPS Q2Q%9.62%
EPS Next Y7.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.25%
EPS Next 3Y9.33%
EPS Next 5Y9.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.9%
Revenue growth 3Y17.46%
Revenue growth 5Y16.59%
Sales Q2Q%7.57%
Revenue Next Year4.37%
Revenue Next 2Y5.59%
Revenue Next 3Y6.44%
Revenue Next 5Y7.18%
EBIT growth 1Y16.14%
EBIT growth 3Y28.08%
EBIT growth 5Y22.98%
EBIT Next Year24.68%
EBIT Next 3Y14.19%
EBIT Next 5Y11.6%
FCF growth 1Y19.31%
FCF growth 3Y30.38%
FCF growth 5Y16.08%
OCF growth 1Y18.49%
OCF growth 3Y30.61%
OCF growth 5Y15.45%
BADGER METER INC / BMI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BMI stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to BMI.
Can you provide the valuation status for BADGER METER INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to BADGER METER INC (BMI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of BMI stock?
BADGER METER INC (BMI) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of BADGER METER INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BADGER METER INC (BMI) is 32.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.41.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BADGER METER INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BADGER METER INC (BMI) is expected to grow by 7.63% in the next year.