FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:FLS • US34354P1057
Current stock price
75.13 USD
+1.48 (+2.01%)
At close:
76.63 USD
+1.5 (+2%)
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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.
1. FLS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- FLS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year FLS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years FLS has been profitable.
- FLS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of FLS (6.07%) is better than 65.65% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of FLS (15.80%) is better than 75.57% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of FLS (10.92%) is better than 77.86% of its industry peers.
- FLS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.54%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.18%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (9.54%) for FLS is below the current ROIC(10.92%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.32%, FLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- FLS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of FLS (13.09%) is better than 63.36% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FLS has grown nicely.
- 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.
- FLS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. FLS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FLS is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FLS has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for FLS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FLS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- FLS has an Altman-Z score of 4.19. This indicates that FLS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.19, FLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- FLS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.62. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FLS would need 3.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FLS (3.62) is better than 61.83% 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of FLS (0.70) is worse than 69.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC9.15%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.03 indicates that FLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- FLS's Current ratio of 2.03 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FLS outperforms 46.56% of its industry peers.
- FLS has a Quick Ratio of 1.50. This is a normal value and indicates that FLS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- FLS has a better Quick ratio (1.50) than 64.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.5 |
3. FLS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 34.81% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, FLS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.76% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, FLS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.87% on average per year.
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
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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 stable.
4. FLS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.64, FLS is valued on the expensive side.
- 68.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FLS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say FLS is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.98, FLS is valued on the expensive side.
- 67.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FLS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.12, FLS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FLS is cheaper than 60.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FLS is valued a bit cheaper than 65.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of FLS may justify a higher PE ratio.
- FLS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.19% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)1.33
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.19%
5. FLS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.16%, FLS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- FLS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.18.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, FLS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FLS has a limited annual growth rate of 1.21%.
- FLS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
5.3 Sustainability
- 31.66% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FLS. This is a low number and 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
75.13
+1.48 (+2.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27/amc
Inst Owners100.96%
Inst Owner Change-1.31%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change6.02%
Market Cap9.56B
Revenue(TTM)4.73B
Net Income(TTM)346.25M
Analysts82.35
Price Target95.55 (27.18%)
Short Float %2.54%
Short Ratio2.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
Yearly Dividend0.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.21%
DP31.66%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-27 2026-03-27 (0.22)
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)-0.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.98 | ||
| P/S | 2.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.9 | ||
| P/B | 4.36 | ||
| P/tB | 15.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.52 |
EPS(TTM)3.64
EY4.84%
EPS(NY)4.18
Fwd EY5.56%
FCF(TTM)3.42
FCFY4.55%
OCF(TTM)3.98
OCFY5.29%
SpS37.16
BVpS17.22
TBVpS4.72
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)1.33
Graham Number37.55
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.19 |
F-Score7
WACC9.15%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 20.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.36.
Can you provide the financial health for FLS stock?
The financial health rating of FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) is 6 / 10.