FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FLS - US34354P1057 - Common Stock
73.03 USD
+1.72 (+2.41%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to FLS. FLS was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. FLS has an average financial health and profitability rating. FLS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FLS was profitable.
FLS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
FLS's Return On Assets of 7.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FLS outperforms 73.08% of its industry peers.
FLS's Return On Equity of 20.00% is amongst the best of the industry. FLS outperforms 86.92% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.00%, FLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FLS is below the industry average of 10.46%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.33%) for FLS is below the current ROIC(11.00%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
FLS has a better Profit Margin (9.66%) than 70.77% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FLS has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Operating Margin value of 11.96%, FLS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FLS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 33.72%, FLS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.46% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FLS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FLS is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FLS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FLS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
FLS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FLS has an Altman-Z score of 4.03. This indicates that FLS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FLS has a better Altman-Z score (4.03) than 66.92% of its industry peers.
FLS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.36. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FLS would need 2.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FLS's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FLS outperforms 73.08% 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.
FLS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.63) than 63.08% of its industry peers.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.03 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC9.46%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.10 indicates that FLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 2.10, FLS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.08% of the companies in the same industry.
FLS has a Quick Ratio of 1.54. 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 Quick ratio of 1.54. This is in the better half of the industry: FLS outperforms 66.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.52% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, FLS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.18% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.19% in the past 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.45% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, FLS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.02% on average per year.
EPS Next Y30.01%
EPS Next 2Y21.56%
EPS Next 3Y18.08%
EPS Next 5Y14.45%
Revenue Next Year4.12%
Revenue Next 2Y4.08%
Revenue Next 3Y4.26%
Revenue Next 5Y4.02%
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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
FLS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.61.
FLS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FLS is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.34. FLS is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.30 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FLS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FLS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.56. FLS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.3 |
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 cheaper than 82.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.81 |
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.
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 18.08% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)5.41
EPS Next 2Y21.56%
EPS Next 3Y18.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FLS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.17%. 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 1.84.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, FLS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.17% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
24.35% 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.
DP24.35%
EPS Next 2Y21.56%
EPS Next 3Y18.08%
NYSE:FLS (12/9/2025, 3:04:06 PM)
73.03
+1.72 (+2.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.96%
Inst Owner Change-4.06%
Ins Owners0.49%
Ins Owner Change-14.52%
Market Cap9.28B
Revenue(TTM)4.69B
Net Income(TTM)452.78M
Analysts82.5
Price Target78.34 (7.27%)
Short Float %3.55%
Short Ratio2.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.17% |
Yearly Dividend0.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.02%
DP24.35%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
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)15.49%
PT rev (3m)15.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.3 | ||
| P/S | 1.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.2 | ||
| P/B | 4.1 | ||
| P/tB | 12.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.81 |
EPS(TTM)3.23
EY4.42%
EPS(NY)3.99
Fwd EY5.46%
FCF(TTM)4.95
FCFY6.78%
OCF(TTM)5.53
OCFY7.58%
SpS36.87
BVpS17.81
TBVpS5.85
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)5.41
Graham Number35.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC9.46%
ROIC/WACC1.16
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 Y30.01%
EPS Next 2Y21.56%
EPS Next 3Y18.08%
EPS Next 5Y14.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.19%
Revenue growth 3Y8.78%
Revenue growth 5Y2.96%
Sales Q2Q%3.65%
Revenue Next Year4.12%
Revenue Next 2Y4.08%
Revenue Next 3Y4.26%
Revenue Next 5Y4.02%
EBIT growth 1Y11.56%
EBIT growth 3Y21.82%
EBIT growth 5Y3.5%
EBIT Next Year43.44%
EBIT Next 3Y18.94%
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 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for FLS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) is 22.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.1.
What is the earnings growth outlook for FLOWSERVE CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) is expected to grow by 30.01% in the next year.