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FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:FLS - US34354P1057 - Common Stock

69.24 USD
-0.32 (-0.46%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
69.24 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, FLS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FLS was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. FLS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FLS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FLS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FLS had a positive cash flow from operations.
FLS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years FLS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
FLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

FLS has a better Return On Assets (7.77%) than 71.54% of its industry peers.
FLS's Return On Equity of 20.00% is amongst the best of the industry. FLS outperforms 83.85% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.00%, FLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.15% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FLS is in line with the industry average of 10.24%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.33%) for FLS is below the current ROIC(11.00%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.77%
ROE 20%
ROIC 11%
ROA(3y)4.24%
ROA(5y)3.51%
ROE(3y)11.36%
ROE(5y)9.55%
ROIC(3y)8.33%
ROIC(5y)7.79%
FLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

FLS has a Profit Margin of 9.66%. This is in the better half of the industry: FLS outperforms 70.77% of its industry peers.
FLS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FLS has a better Operating Margin (11.96%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
FLS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FLS's Gross Margin of 33.72% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FLS outperforms 58.46% of its industry peers.
FLS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.96%
PM (TTM) 9.66%
GM 33.72%
OM growth 3Y11.99%
OM growth 5Y0.53%
PM growth 3Y20.37%
PM growth 5Y0.47%
GM growth 3Y2.21%
GM growth 5Y-0.61%
FLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FLS is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FLS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FLS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FLS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
FLS Yearly Shares OutstandingFLS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
FLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.03 indicates that FLS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FLS has a better Altman-Z score (4.03) than 65.38% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FLS is 2.36, which is a good value as it means it would take FLS, 2.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FLS's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FLS outperforms 71.54% of its industry peers.
FLS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating FLS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.63, FLS is not doing good in the industry: 64.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Although FLS does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 2.36
Altman-Z 4.03
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC9.42%
FLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

FLS has a Current Ratio of 2.10. This indicates that FLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FLS has a Current ratio (2.10) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.54 indicates that FLS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.54, FLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.1
Quick Ratio 1.54
FLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FLS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.52%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.18% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, FLS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.19% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.96% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.52%
EPS 3Y24.77%
EPS 5Y4.18%
EPS Q2Q%30.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.19%
Revenue growth 3Y8.78%
Revenue growth 5Y2.96%
Sales Q2Q%3.65%

3.2 Future

FLS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.45% yearly.
FLS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.02% yearly.
EPS Next Y28.57%
EPS Next 2Y20.82%
EPS Next 3Y17.32%
EPS Next 5Y14.45%
Revenue Next Year4.51%
Revenue Next 2Y4.24%
Revenue Next 3Y4.11%
Revenue Next 5Y4.02%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
FLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
FLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.44, FLS is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FLS is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FLS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.83.
FLS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.57.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FLS is valued a bit cheaper than 63.08% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.68), we can say FLS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.44
Fwd PE 17.57
FLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

FLS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FLS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.4
EV/EBITDA 14.86
FLS Per share dataFLS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

FLS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of FLS may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FLS's earnings are expected to grow with 17.32% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)5.13
EPS Next 2Y20.82%
EPS Next 3Y17.32%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FLS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.21%.
FLS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.83.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, FLS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.21%

5.2 History

The dividend of FLS has a limited annual growth rate of 2.02%.
FLS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FLS has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
FLS Yearly Dividends per shareFLS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

24.35% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FLS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
FLS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP24.35%
EPS Next 2Y20.82%
EPS Next 3Y17.32%
FLS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFLS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M
FLS Dividend Payout.FLS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FLS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FLOWSERVE CORP

NYSE:FLS (11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 69.24 0 (0%)

69.24

-0.32 (-0.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners104.08%
Inst Owner Change1.72%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change-0.48%
Market Cap9.06B
Revenue(TTM)4.69B
Net Income(TTM)452.78M
Analysts85
Price Target67.83 (-2.04%)
Short Float %4.84%
Short Ratio3.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.21%
Yearly Dividend0.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.02%
DP24.35%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date09-26 2025-09-26 (0.21)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.44%
Min EPS beat(2)12%
Max EPS beat(2)14.88%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.88%
Max EPS beat(4)18.43%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)10.82%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)17.11%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.38%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.58%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.1%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.34%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.82%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.7%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)4.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.44
Fwd PE 17.57
P/S 1.93
P/FCF 14.4
P/OCF 12.87
P/B 4
P/tB 12.18
EV/EBITDA 14.86
EPS(TTM)3.23
EY4.66%
EPS(NY)3.94
Fwd EY5.69%
FCF(TTM)4.81
FCFY6.95%
OCF(TTM)5.38
OCFY7.77%
SpS35.84
BVpS17.31
TBVpS5.68
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)5.13
Graham Number35.47
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.77%
ROE 20%
ROCE 12.96%
ROIC 11%
ROICexc 13.63%
ROICexgc 24.14%
OM 11.96%
PM (TTM) 9.66%
GM 33.72%
FCFM 13.42%
ROA(3y)4.24%
ROA(5y)3.51%
ROE(3y)11.36%
ROE(5y)9.55%
ROIC(3y)8.33%
ROIC(5y)7.79%
ROICexc(3y)9.82%
ROICexc(5y)9.51%
ROICexgc(3y)17.16%
ROICexgc(5y)16.91%
ROCE(3y)9.81%
ROCE(5y)9.18%
ROICexgc growth 3Y15.64%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.19%
OM growth 3Y11.99%
OM growth 5Y0.53%
PM growth 3Y20.37%
PM growth 5Y0.47%
GM growth 3Y2.21%
GM growth 5Y-0.61%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.8
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 2.36
Debt/EBITDA 2.19
Cap/Depr 78.26%
Cap/Sales 1.59%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 107.26%
Profit Quality 138.92%
Current Ratio 2.1
Quick Ratio 1.54
Altman-Z 4.03
F-Score7
WACC9.42%
ROIC/WACC1.17
Cap/Depr(3y)86.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.19%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.71%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.52%
EPS 3Y24.77%
EPS 5Y4.18%
EPS Q2Q%30.43%
EPS Next Y28.57%
EPS Next 2Y20.82%
EPS Next 3Y17.32%
EPS Next 5Y14.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.19%
Revenue growth 3Y8.78%
Revenue growth 5Y2.96%
Sales Q2Q%3.65%
Revenue Next Year4.51%
Revenue Next 2Y4.24%
Revenue Next 3Y4.11%
Revenue Next 5Y4.02%
EBIT growth 1Y11.56%
EBIT growth 3Y21.82%
EBIT growth 5Y3.5%
EBIT Next Year40.19%
EBIT Next 3Y17.71%
EBIT Next 5Y14.73%
FCF growth 1Y413.01%
FCF growth 3Y20.83%
FCF growth 5Y6.75%
OCF growth 1Y250.63%
OCF growth 3Y19.36%
OCF growth 5Y5.59%

FLOWSERVE CORP / FLS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to FLS.


What is the valuation status of FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) stock?

FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for FLS stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) is 21.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.


What is the earnings growth outlook for FLOWSERVE CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) is expected to grow by 28.57% in the next year.