MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MWA • US6247581084

29.74 USD
-0.04 (-0.13%)
Last: Feb 20, 2026, 02:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

Overall MWA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated MWA against 131 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making MWA a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. MWA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. This makes MWA very considerable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
MWA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMWA 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 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of MWA (10.81%) is better than 82.44% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 19.60%, MWA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.08%, MWA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MWA is in line with the industry average of 10.17%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (10.70%) for MWA is below the current ROIC(13.08%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
MWA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMWA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 13.83%, MWA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MWA has grown nicely.
  • MWA's Operating Margin of 19.70% is amongst the best of the industry. MWA outperforms 89.31% of its industry peers.
  • MWA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of MWA (37.24%) is better than 69.47% of its industry peers.
  • MWA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
MWA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMWA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • MWA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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.
MWA Yearly Shares OutstandingMWA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
MWA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMWA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • MWA has an Altman-Z score of 5.07. This indicates that MWA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • MWA has a Altman-Z score of 5.07. This is in the better half of the industry: MWA outperforms 77.10% of its industry peers.
  • MWA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.60. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MWA would need 2.60 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • MWA's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.60 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MWA outperforms 73.28% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that MWA is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.44, MWA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF 2.6
Altman-Z 5.07
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC8.76%
MWA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMWA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

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 better Current ratio (4.02) than 87.02% of its industry peers.
  • MWA has a Quick Ratio of 2.55. This indicates that MWA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MWA's Quick ratio of 2.55 is amongst the best of the industry. MWA outperforms 84.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.02
Quick Ratio 2.55
MWA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMWA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.85% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.76% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, MWA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.94% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, MWA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.20% on average per year.
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

  • MWA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.79% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, MWA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.26% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.94%
EPS Next 2Y7.9%
EPS Next 3Y3.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.07%
Revenue Next 2Y4.02%
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.
MWA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMWA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B
MWA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMWA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.03, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MWA.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MWA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • MWA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.09.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.50, the valuation of MWA can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MWA is valued a bit cheaper than 72.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MWA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.03
Fwd PE 19.5
MWA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMWA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 66.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MWA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • MWA's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.76
EV/EBITDA 13.99
MWA Per share dataMWA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

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.
  • The excellent profitability rating of MWA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.77
PEG (5Y)1.06
EPS Next 2Y7.9%
EPS Next 3Y3.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.94%, MWA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.17, MWA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, MWA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.94%

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
MWA Yearly Dividends per shareMWA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

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 the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP21.19%
EPS Next 2Y7.9%
EPS Next 3Y3.79%
MWA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMWA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M
MWA Dividend Payout.MWA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MWA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A

NYSE:MWA (2/20/2026, 2:00:50 PM)

29.74

-0.04 (-0.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners101.49%
Inst Owner Change-5.2%
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change3.14%
Market Cap4.65B
Revenue(TTM)1.44B
Net Income(TTM)199.60M
Analysts74
Price Target28.22 (-5.11%)
Short Float %2.66%
Short Ratio3.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.94%
Yearly Dividend0.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.03%
DP21.19%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date02-10
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.54%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.03
Fwd PE 19.5
P/S 3.22
P/FCF 26.76
P/OCF 20.54
P/B 4.57
P/tB 7.51
EV/EBITDA 13.99
EPS(TTM)1.35
EY4.54%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY5.13%
FCF(TTM)1.11
FCFY3.74%
OCF(TTM)1.45
OCFY4.87%
SpS9.23
BVpS6.51
TBVpS3.96
PEG (NY)2.77
PEG (5Y)1.06
Graham Number14.06
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.07
F-Score8
WACC8.76%
ROIC/WACC1.49
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 Y7.94%
EPS Next 2Y7.9%
EPS Next 3Y3.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.94%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y8.2%
Sales Q2Q%4.57%
Revenue Next Year4.07%
Revenue Next 2Y4.02%
Revenue Next 3Y2.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y20.1%
EBIT growth 3Y29.62%
EBIT growth 5Y16.07%
EBIT Next Year28.09%
EBIT Next 3Y10.07%
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 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 4 / 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 22.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.57.


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 7.94% in the next year.