MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MWA • US6247581084
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This MWA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MWA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MWA was profitable.
- MWA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- MWA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years MWA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of MWA (10.81%) is better than 87.02% of its industry peers.
- MWA's Return On Equity of 19.60% is amongst the best of the industry. MWA outperforms 87.79% of its industry peers.
- MWA has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.08%) than 83.21% of its industry peers.
- MWA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.70%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.06%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (10.70%) for MWA is below the current ROIC(13.08%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.81% | ||
| ROE | 19.6% | ||
| ROIC | 13.08% |
ROA(3y)7.73%
ROA(5y)6.59%
ROE(3y)15.28%
ROE(5y)13.49%
ROIC(3y)10.7%
ROIC(5y)9.46%
1.3 Margins
- MWA's Profit Margin of 13.83% is amongst the best of the industry. MWA outperforms 85.50% of its industry peers.
- MWA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 19.70%, MWA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MWA has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.24%, MWA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- MWA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.83% | ||
| GM | 37.24% |
OM growth 3Y23.85%
OM growth 5Y7.28%
PM growth 3Y29.73%
PM growth 5Y12.42%
GM growth 3Y7.64%
GM growth 5Y1.36%
2. MWA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MWA is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MWA remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MWA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MWA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- MWA has an Altman-Z score of 4.83. This indicates that MWA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- MWA has a Altman-Z score of 4.83. This is in the better half of the industry: MWA outperforms 72.52% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MWA is 2.60, which is a good value as it means it would take MWA, 2.60 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.60, MWA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that MWA is not too dependend on debt financing.
- MWA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.83 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC10.11%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 4.02 indicates that MWA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- MWA has a Current ratio of 4.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. MWA outperforms 86.26% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.55 indicates that MWA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- MWA's Quick ratio of 2.55 is amongst the best of the industry. MWA outperforms 83.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.55 |
3. MWA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.85% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, MWA shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 20.76% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.94% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.20% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.85%
EPS 3Y31.97%
EPS 5Y20.76%
EPS Q2Q%16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.94%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y8.2%
Sales Q2Q%4.57%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, MWA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.69% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.81% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.41%
EPS Next 2Y9.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.12%
Revenue Next 2Y4.7%
Revenue Next 3Y3.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. MWA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.52, MWA is valued on the expensive side.
- MWA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MWA is cheaper than 68.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.54. MWA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.66, MWA is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MWA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.68. MWA is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MWA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MWA is cheaper than 68.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MWA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MWA is cheaper than 63.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- MWA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.8
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y9.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
5. MWA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MWA has a yearly dividend return of 1.00%, which is pretty low.
- MWA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.13.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.00, MWA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MWA has a limited annual growth rate of 5.03%.
- MWA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- MWA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.03%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years19
5.3 Sustainability
- 21.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MWA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of MWA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.19%
EPS Next 2Y9.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
MWA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
27.7
-0.42 (-1.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Industry Strength63.35
Industry Growth55.9
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/amc
Inst Owners102.41%
Inst Owner Change-0.28%
Ins Owners0.43%
Ins Owner Change4.52%
Market Cap4.33B
Revenue(TTM)1.44B
Net Income(TTM)199.60M
Analysts74
Price Target32.03 (15.63%)
Short Float %2.25%
Short Ratio2.97
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1% |
Yearly Dividend0.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.03%
DP21.19%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-Date02-10 2026-02-10 (0.07)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.12%
Min EPS beat(2)9.04%
Max EPS beat(2)11.2%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.5%
Max EPS beat(4)11.2%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)25.68%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)23.77%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)20.37%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.06%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.06%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.37%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.34%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.46%
PT rev (1m)3.52%
PT rev (3m)13.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.66 | ||
| P/S | 3 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.13 | ||
| P/B | 4.25 | ||
| P/tB | 7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.01 |
EPS(TTM)1.35
EY4.87%
EPS(NY)1.57
Fwd EY5.66%
FCF(TTM)1.11
FCFY4.01%
OCF(TTM)1.45
OCFY5.23%
SpS9.23
BVpS6.51
TBVpS3.96
PEG (NY)1.8
PEG (5Y)0.99
Graham Number14.0627 (-49.23%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.81% | ||
| ROE | 19.6% | ||
| ROCE | 17.88% | ||
| ROIC | 13.08% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 28.43% | ||
| OM | 19.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.83% | ||
| GM | 37.24% | ||
| FCFM | 12.04% |
ROA(3y)7.73%
ROA(5y)6.59%
ROE(3y)15.28%
ROE(5y)13.49%
ROIC(3y)10.7%
ROIC(5y)9.46%
ROICexc(3y)13.84%
ROICexc(5y)11.87%
ROICexgc(3y)21.76%
ROICexgc(5y)19.51%
ROCE(3y)14.63%
ROCE(5y)12.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y25.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.84%
ROICexc growth 3Y29.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.23%
OM growth 3Y23.85%
OM growth 5Y7.28%
PM growth 3Y29.73%
PM growth 5Y12.42%
GM growth 3Y7.64%
GM growth 5Y1.36%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.78
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.6 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 109.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 56.88 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | 87.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.83 |
F-Score8
WACC10.11%
ROIC/WACC1.29
Cap/Depr(3y)82.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.13%
Profit Quality(3y)108.89%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.85%
EPS 3Y31.97%
EPS 5Y20.76%
EPS Q2Q%16%
EPS Next Y11.41%
EPS Next 2Y9.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.94%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y8.2%
Sales Q2Q%4.57%
Revenue Next Year5.12%
Revenue Next 2Y4.7%
Revenue Next 3Y3.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y20.1%
EBIT growth 3Y29.62%
EBIT growth 5Y16.07%
EBIT Next Year31.25%
EBIT Next 3Y13.27%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y24.14%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y18.83%
OCF growth 1Y23.45%
OCF growth 3Y61.25%
OCF growth 5Y9.34%
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A / MWA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MWA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to MWA.
Can you provide the valuation status for MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) stock?
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MWA stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) is 20.52 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.25.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MWA stock?
The dividend rating of MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.19%.