FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:FLS • US34354P1057

85.46 USD
+6.48 (+8.2%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
85.46 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Overview Stock Chart Technical Analysis Fundamental Analysis Analyst Ratings Earnings Estimates Financials Ownership News
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FLS. FLS was compared to 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of FLS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. FLS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

6

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 4 of the past 5 years.
  • The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: FLS reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
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 0 200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.77%, FLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FLS has a Return On Equity of 20.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FLS outperforms 88.64% of its industry peers.
  • FLS's Return On Invested Capital of 11.00% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FLS outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FLS is below the industry average of 10.37%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (11.00%) for FLS is above the 3 year average (8.33%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 9.66%, FLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FLS has remained more or less at the same level.
  • The Operating Margin of FLS (11.96%) is better than 60.61% of its industry peers.
  • FLS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • FLS has a Gross Margin of 33.72%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FLS outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FLS has remained more or less at the same level.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

More info and screens

ROAROEROICOperating and Profit MarginShow most profitable peers

6

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.
  • FLS has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
FLS Yearly Shares OutstandingFLS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.19, FLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.94% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of FLS (2.36) is better than 73.48% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that 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: 62.88% 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 4.19
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC9.51%
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 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 of 2.10. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FLS outperforms 53.03% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.54, FLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.42% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

More info and screens

WACCDebt/EquityHow to determine the health of a companyAltman-Z scoreShow peers with great health

3

3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • FLS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 34.81%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past years, FLS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 15.51% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.81%
EPS 3Y49.47%
EPS 5Y15.51%
EPS Q2Q%58.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%3.54%

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 9.76% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, FLS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.94% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.88%
EPS Next 2Y10.66%
EPS Next 3Y9.79%
EPS Next 5Y9.76%
Revenue Next Year4.15%
Revenue Next 2Y4.19%
Revenue Next 3Y4.02%
Revenue Next 5Y3.94%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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

More info and screens

Find the best growth stocksShow best growing peers

4

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.48, the valuation of FLS can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FLS is valued a bit cheaper than 71.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.92), we can say FLS is valued inline with the index average.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.17, FLS is valued on the expensive side.
  • FLS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FLS is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.78, FLS is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.48
Fwd PE 21.17
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FLS is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FLS is valued cheaper than 85.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.27
EV/EBITDA 16.3
FLS Per share dataFLS 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 FLS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of FLS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.16
PEG (5Y)1.51
EPS Next 2Y10.66%
EPS Next 3Y9.79%

More info and screens

Price/EarningsPrice/FCFFCF per shareEV/EBITDAPEG RATIOShow best valued peers

5

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.06%, FLS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • FLS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.00.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 1.06, FLS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.06%

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 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 2Y10.66%
EPS Next 3Y9.79%
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 0 100M -100M 200M 300M
FLS Dividend Payout.FLS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FLS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

More info and screens

Find the best dividend stocksShow peers with best dividend

FLOWSERVE CORP

NYSE:FLS (2/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 85.46 0 (0%)

85.46

+6.48 (+8.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners103.1%
Inst Owner Change-3.48%
Ins Owners0.42%
Ins Owner Change-14.56%
Market Cap10.86B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)452.78M
Analysts82.5
Price Target82.94 (-2.95%)
Short Float %2.74%
Short Ratio2.86
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.06%
Yearly Dividend0.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.02%
DP24.35%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
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)1.79%
PT rev (3m)19.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.36%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.48
Fwd PE 21.17
P/S 2.32
P/FCF 17.27
P/OCF 15.44
P/B 4.8
P/tB 14.62
EV/EBITDA 16.3
EPS(TTM)3.64
EY4.26%
EPS(NY)4.04
Fwd EY4.72%
FCF(TTM)4.95
FCFY5.79%
OCF(TTM)5.53
OCFY6.47%
SpS36.87
BVpS17.81
TBVpS5.85
PEG (NY)2.16
PEG (5Y)1.51
Graham Number38.19
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 4.19
F-Score7
WACC9.51%
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)34.81%
EPS 3Y49.47%
EPS 5Y15.51%
EPS Q2Q%58.57%
EPS Next Y10.88%
EPS Next 2Y10.66%
EPS Next 3Y9.79%
EPS Next 5Y9.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%3.54%
Revenue Next Year4.15%
Revenue Next 2Y4.19%
Revenue Next 3Y4.02%
Revenue Next 5Y3.94%
EBIT growth 1Y11.56%
EBIT growth 3Y21.82%
EBIT growth 5Y3.5%
EBIT Next Year43.48%
EBIT Next 3Y18.53%
EBIT Next 5Y14.66%
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 5 / 10 to FLS.


What is the valuation status for FLS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) is 23.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.8.


Can you provide the financial health for FLS stock?

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