BADGER METER INC (BMI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:BMI • US0565251081

149.1 USD
+0.34 (+0.23%)
Last: Mar 4, 2026, 10:37 AM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to BMI. BMI was compared to 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. BMI gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. BMI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings could make BMI a good candidate for quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. BMI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • BMI had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year BMI had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • BMI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years BMI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BMI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBMI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 14.55%, BMI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BMI's Return On Equity of 19.86% is amongst the best of the industry. BMI outperforms 90.32% of its industry peers.
  • BMI has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BMI outperforms 94.35% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BMI is significantly above the industry average of 8.86%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (16.73%) for BMI is above the 3 year average (16.29%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
BMI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBMI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • BMI has a Profit Margin of 15.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BMI outperforms 92.74% of its industry peers.
  • BMI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of BMI (20.01%) is better than 96.77% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BMI has grown nicely.
  • BMI has a Gross Margin of 41.68%. This is in the better half of the industry: BMI outperforms 71.77% of its industry peers.
  • BMI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
BMI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBMI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. BMI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • BMI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BMI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BMI has been increased compared to 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.
BMI Yearly Shares OutstandingBMI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
BMI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBMI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.87
WACC8.94%
BMI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBMI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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.
  • The Current ratio of BMI (3.36) is better than 68.55% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • The Quick ratio of BMI (2.36) is better than 63.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.36
Quick Ratio 2.36
BMI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBMI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. BMI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.48% over the past year.
  • BMI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.07% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, BMI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.90% in the last year.
  • BMI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.59% yearly.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.55% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • BMI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.84%
EPS Next 2Y8.28%
EPS Next 3Y9.04%
EPS Next 5Y9.55%
Revenue Next Year4.35%
Revenue Next 2Y5.59%
Revenue Next 3Y6.34%
Revenue Next 5Y7.18%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • 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.
BMI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBMI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
BMI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBMI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. BMI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.06 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BMI.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BMI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BMI is cheaper than 65.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BMI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.83), we can say BMI is valued inline with the index average.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.80, the valuation of BMI can be described as expensive.
  • 62.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BMI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • BMI is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.95, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.06
Fwd PE 28.8
BMI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBMI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

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 68.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BMI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.9
EV/EBITDA 19.07
BMI Per share dataBMI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BMI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The excellent profitability rating of BMI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.96
PEG (5Y)1.35
EPS Next 2Y8.28%
EPS Next 3Y9.04%

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5. BMI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • BMI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.02%. 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 0.45. BMI pays more dividend than 86.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BMI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.02%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of BMI grows each year by 16.16%, which is quite nice.
  • BMI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • BMI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.16%
Div Incr Years18
Div Non Decr Years18
BMI Yearly Dividends per shareBMI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1

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 2Y8.28%
EPS Next 3Y9.04%
BMI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBMI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
BMI Dividend Payout.BMI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BMI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BMI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BADGER METER INC

NYSE:BMI (3/4/2026, 10:37:37 AM)

149.1

+0.34 (+0.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)04-15
Inst Owners102%
Inst Owner Change2.1%
Ins Owners0.51%
Ins Owner Change6.75%
Market Cap4.39B
Revenue(TTM)916.66M
Net Income(TTM)141.63M
Analysts75.29
Price Target183.84 (23.3%)
Short Float %8.53%
Short Ratio6.54
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.02%
Yearly Dividend1.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.16%
DP30.73%
Div Incr Years18
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date02-27
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)-15.25%
PT rev (3m)-18.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.06
Fwd PE 28.8
P/S 4.79
P/FCF 25.9
P/OCF 23.92
P/B 6.16
P/tB 12.23
EV/EBITDA 19.07
EPS(TTM)4.8
EY3.22%
EPS(NY)5.18
Fwd EY3.47%
FCF(TTM)5.76
FCFY3.86%
OCF(TTM)6.23
OCFY4.18%
SpS31.1
BVpS24.2
TBVpS12.19
PEG (NY)3.96
PEG (5Y)1.35
Graham Number51.13
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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)48.48%
ROICexgc(5y)42.11%
ROCE(3y)21.7%
ROCE(5y)20.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.06%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.93%
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 RankSector 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 N/A
F-Score6
WACC8.94%
ROIC/WACC1.87
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 Y7.84%
EPS Next 2Y8.28%
EPS Next 3Y9.04%
EPS Next 5Y9.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.9%
Revenue growth 3Y17.46%
Revenue growth 5Y16.59%
Sales Q2Q%7.57%
Revenue Next Year4.35%
Revenue Next 2Y5.59%
Revenue Next 3Y6.34%
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 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 4 / 10 to BADGER METER INC (BMI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for BADGER METER INC?

BADGER METER INC (BMI) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BMI stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BADGER METER INC (BMI) is expected to grow by 7.84% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of BADGER METER INC (BMI) stock?

The dividend rating of BADGER METER INC (BMI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 30.73%.