FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:FLS • US34354P1057

74.29 USD
-1.39 (-1.84%)
At close: Mar 13, 2026
74.4 USD
+0.11 (+0.15%)
After Hours: 3/13/2026, 8:27:19 PM
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This FLS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall FLS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated FLS against 131 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While FLS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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. FLS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year FLS was profitable.
  • FLS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years FLS has always been profitable.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • FLS has a Return On Assets of 6.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: FLS outperforms 65.65% of its industry peers.
  • FLS has a Return On Equity of 15.80%. This is in the better half of the industry: FLS outperforms 76.34% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of FLS (10.92%) is better than 77.86% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FLS is in line with the industry average of 10.16%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (9.54%) for FLS is below the current ROIC(10.92%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.07%
ROE 15.8%
ROIC 10.92%
ROA(3y)4.95%
ROA(5y)4.29%
ROE(3y)13.18%
ROE(5y)11.37%
ROIC(3y)9.54%
ROIC(5y)7.7%
FLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of FLS (7.32%) is better than 63.36% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FLS has grown nicely.
  • FLS's Operating Margin of 13.09% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FLS outperforms 63.36% of its industry peers.
  • FLS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 34.60%, FLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FLS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.09%
PM (TTM) 7.32%
GM 34.6%
OM growth 3Y34.38%
OM growth 5Y6.17%
PM growth 3Y11.94%
PM growth 5Y18.6%
GM growth 3Y7.93%
GM growth 5Y2.07%
FLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. FLS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • FLS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • FLS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • FLS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, FLS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
FLS Yearly Shares OutstandingFLS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
FLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • FLS has an Altman-Z score of 4.20. This indicates that FLS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of FLS (4.20) is better than 67.18% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of FLS is 3.62, which is a good value as it means it would take FLS, 3.62 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • FLS's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.62 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FLS outperforms 62.60% of its industry peers.
  • FLS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating FLS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.70, FLS is not doing good in the industry: 69.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF 3.62
Altman-Z 4.2
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC9.18%
FLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • FLS has a Current Ratio of 2.03. This indicates that FLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of FLS (2.03) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.50 indicates that FLS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • FLS has a Quick ratio of 1.50. This is in the better half of the industry: FLS outperforms 64.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.03
Quick Ratio 1.5
FLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. FLS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 34.81% over the past year.
  • FLS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.51% yearly.
  • FLS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.76%.
  • FLS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.87% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.81%
EPS 3Y49.47%
EPS 5Y15.51%
EPS Q2Q%58.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.76%
Revenue growth 3Y9.37%
Revenue growth 5Y4.87%
Sales Q2Q%3.54%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.29% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.54% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.81%
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.19%
EPS Next 5Y12.29%
Revenue Next Year4.98%
Revenue Next 2Y5.53%
Revenue Next 3Y5.22%
Revenue Next 5Y5.54%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
FLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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. FLS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • FLS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.41.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FLS is cheaper than 67.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.70), we can say FLS is valued slightly cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.78, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FLS.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FLS is valued a bit cheaper than 65.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say FLS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.41
Fwd PE 17.78
FLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • FLS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FLS is cheaper than 61.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 65.65% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FLS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.74
EV/EBITDA 14.62
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • FLS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as FLS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)1.32
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.19%

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5. FLS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • FLS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.08%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • FLS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.13.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 1.08, FLS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.08%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of FLS has a limited annual growth rate of 1.21%.
  • 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)1.21%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
FLS Yearly Dividends per shareFLS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • FLS pays out 31.66% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of FLS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP31.66%
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.19%
FLS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFLS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M 300M 400M
FLS Dividend Payout.FLS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FLS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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FLS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

FLOWSERVE CORP

NYSE:FLS (3/13/2026, 8:27:19 PM)

After market: 74.4 +0.11 (+0.15%)

74.29

-1.39 (-1.84%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners100.96%
Inst Owner Change-1.31%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change6.02%
Market Cap9.45B
Revenue(TTM)4.73B
Net Income(TTM)346.25M
Analysts82.35
Price Target95.55 (28.62%)
Short Float %2.87%
Short Ratio2.67
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.08%
Yearly Dividend0.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.21%
DP31.66%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-27
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.59%
Min EPS beat(2)12%
Max EPS beat(2)17.18%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.62%
Min EPS beat(4)12%
Max EPS beat(4)18.43%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)11.48%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)17.05%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)6.95%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.58%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.1%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.01%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.31%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.74%
PT rev (1m)15.21%
PT rev (3m)21.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.41
Fwd PE 17.78
P/S 2
P/FCF 21.74
P/OCF 18.69
P/B 4.31
P/tB 15.73
EV/EBITDA 14.62
EPS(TTM)3.64
EY4.9%
EPS(NY)4.18
Fwd EY5.63%
FCF(TTM)3.42
FCFY4.6%
OCF(TTM)3.98
OCFY5.35%
SpS37.16
BVpS17.22
TBVpS4.72
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)1.32
Graham Number37.55
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.07%
ROE 15.8%
ROCE 14.72%
ROIC 10.92%
ROICexc 13.33%
ROICexgc 24.75%
OM 13.09%
PM (TTM) 7.32%
GM 34.6%
FCFM 9.2%
ROA(3y)4.95%
ROA(5y)4.29%
ROE(3y)13.18%
ROE(5y)11.37%
ROIC(3y)9.54%
ROIC(5y)7.7%
ROICexc(3y)11.46%
ROICexc(5y)9.23%
ROICexgc(3y)20.54%
ROICexgc(5y)16.54%
ROCE(3y)12.86%
ROCE(5y)10.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y45.75%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y42.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.85%
OM growth 3Y34.38%
OM growth 5Y6.17%
PM growth 3Y11.94%
PM growth 5Y18.6%
GM growth 3Y7.93%
GM growth 5Y2.07%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.83
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF 3.62
Debt/EBITDA 2.13
Cap/Depr 74.3%
Cap/Sales 1.5%
Interest Coverage 8.2
Cash Conversion 70.8%
Profit Quality 125.62%
Current Ratio 2.03
Quick Ratio 1.5
Altman-Z 4.2
F-Score7
WACC9.18%
ROIC/WACC1.19
Cap/Depr(3y)83.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)77.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.7%
Profit Quality(3y)128.59%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.81%
EPS 3Y49.47%
EPS 5Y15.51%
EPS Q2Q%58.57%
EPS Next Y14.81%
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.19%
EPS Next 5Y12.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.76%
Revenue growth 3Y9.37%
Revenue growth 5Y4.87%
Sales Q2Q%3.54%
Revenue Next Year4.98%
Revenue Next 2Y5.53%
Revenue Next 3Y5.22%
Revenue Next 5Y5.54%
EBIT growth 1Y20.11%
EBIT growth 3Y46.97%
EBIT growth 5Y11.34%
EBIT Next Year30.73%
EBIT Next 3Y15.55%
EBIT Next 5Y15.07%
FCF growth 1Y26.33%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y11.44%
OCF growth 1Y18.95%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y10.25%

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 for FLS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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.


What is the valuation of FLOWSERVE CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) is 20.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.31.


Can you provide the financial health for FLS stock?

The financial health rating of FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) is 6 / 10.