MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MWA - US6247581084 - Common Stock
24.22 USD
+0.21 (+0.87%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to MWA. MWA was compared to 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. MWA gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. MWA is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. With these ratings, MWA could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
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.
In the past 5 years MWA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.42%, MWA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.06% of the companies in the same industry.
MWA has a better Return On Equity (19.53%) than 87.12% of its industry peers.
MWA's Return On Invested Capital of 12.92% is amongst the best of the industry. MWA outperforms 81.06% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MWA is in line with the industry average of 10.21%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.70%) for MWA is below the current ROIC(12.92%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.42% | ||
| ROE | 19.53% | ||
| ROIC | 12.92% |
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
The Profit Margin of MWA (13.41%) is better than 82.58% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MWA has grown nicely.
MWA's Operating Margin of 19.13% is amongst the best of the industry. MWA outperforms 87.88% of its industry peers.
MWA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MWA has a Gross Margin of 36.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: MWA outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MWA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.41% | ||
| GM | 36.43% |
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. Health
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.
MWA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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 4.25. This indicates that MWA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.25, MWA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
MWA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.63. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MWA would need 2.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MWA (2.63) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46 indicates that MWA is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.46, MWA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.25 |
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC9.14%
2.3 Liquidity
MWA has a Current Ratio of 3.54. This indicates that MWA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.54, MWA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.61% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.41 indicates that MWA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.41, MWA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MWA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 35.05%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.76% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 8.75% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.20% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.05%
EPS 3Y31.97%
EPS 5Y20.76%
EPS Q2Q%72.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.75%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y8.2%
Sales Q2Q%9.36%
3.2 Future
MWA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.79% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.81%
EPS Next 2Y7.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.07%
Revenue Next 2Y3.89%
Revenue Next 3Y2.26%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.49, the valuation of MWA can be described as rather expensive.
78.03% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MWA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
MWA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.87.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.15, the valuation of MWA can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MWA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MWA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.46), we can say MWA is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MWA is valued a bit cheaper than 71.21% of the companies 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 65.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MWA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
MWA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.37
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2Y7.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MWA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.18%.
MWA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.85.
MWA's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MWA has a limited annual growth rate of 5.03%.
MWA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MWA has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.03%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years18
5.3 Sustainability
21.86% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MWA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
MWA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP21.86%
EPS Next 2Y7.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.79%
NYSE:MWA (1/6/2026, 12:25:25 PM)
24.22
+0.21 (+0.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.49%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change1.1%
Market Cap3.79B
Revenue(TTM)1.43B
Net Income(TTM)191.70M
Analysts74
Price Target28.22 (16.52%)
Short Float %1.89%
Short Ratio1.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.03%
DP21.86%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.5%
Max EPS beat(2)11.2%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)11.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.5%
Max EPS beat(4)28.03%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)32.59%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)28.78%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)23.31%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.06%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.06%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.51%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.99%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.86%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.15 | ||
| P/S | 2.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.27 | ||
| P/B | 3.86 | ||
| P/tB | 6.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.78 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY5.41%
EPS(NY)1.41
Fwd EY5.83%
FCF(TTM)1.1
FCFY4.54%
OCF(TTM)1.4
OCFY5.79%
SpS9.14
BVpS6.28
TBVpS3.74
PEG (NY)2.37
PEG (5Y)0.89
Graham Number13.6
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.42% | ||
| ROE | 19.53% | ||
| ROCE | 17.66% | ||
| ROIC | 12.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.91% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.77% | ||
| OM | 19.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.41% | ||
| GM | 36.43% | ||
| FCFM | 12.03% |
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 | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 100.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 49.73 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 89.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.25 |
F-Score8
WACC9.14%
ROIC/WACC1.41
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)35.05%
EPS 3Y31.97%
EPS 5Y20.76%
EPS Q2Q%72.73%
EPS Next Y7.81%
EPS Next 2Y7.47%
EPS Next 3Y3.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.75%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y8.2%
Sales Q2Q%9.36%
Revenue Next Year4.07%
Revenue Next 2Y3.89%
Revenue Next 3Y2.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y27.92%
EBIT growth 3Y29.62%
EBIT growth 5Y16.07%
EBIT Next Year27.9%
EBIT Next 3Y10.07%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-10.14%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y18.83%
OCF growth 1Y-8.17%
OCF growth 3Y61.25%
OCF growth 5Y9.34%
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A / MWA 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.
What is the profitability of MWA stock?
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) is 18.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.86.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for MWA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) is expected to grow by 7.81% in the next year.