MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:MWA - US6247581084 - Common Stock
25.86 USD
+0.03 (+0.12%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to MWA. MWA was compared to 130 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. 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.
In the past year MWA had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
MWA has a better Return On Assets (8.62%) than 74.62% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MWA (16.05%) is better than 77.69% of its industry peers.
MWA's Return On Invested Capital of 12.41% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MWA outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MWA is in line with the industry average of 10.00%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.01%) for MWA is below the current ROIC(12.41%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.62% | ||
| ROE | 16.05% | ||
| ROIC | 12.41% |
ROA(3y)5.96%
ROA(5y)5.54%
ROE(3y)12.59%
ROE(5y)11.83%
ROIC(3y)9.01%
ROIC(5y)8.58%
1.3 Margins
MWA has a better Profit Margin (10.67%) than 74.62% of its industry peers.
MWA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MWA has a Operating Margin of 17.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MWA outperforms 83.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MWA has grown nicely.
MWA's Gross Margin of 35.14% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MWA outperforms 63.08% of its industry peers.
MWA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.67% | ||
| GM | 35.14% |
OM growth 3Y8.95%
OM growth 5Y2.64%
PM growth 3Y11.63%
PM growth 5Y5.99%
GM growth 3Y2.66%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for MWA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
MWA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MWA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
MWA has an Altman-Z score of 4.60. This indicates that MWA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.60, MWA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.31% of the companies in the same industry.
MWA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.61. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MWA would need 2.61 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.61, MWA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.31% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48 indicates that MWA is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MWA (0.48) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC9.11%
2.3 Liquidity
MWA has a Current Ratio of 3.86. This indicates that MWA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.86, MWA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.56 indicates that MWA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.56, MWA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 22.34% over the past year.
MWA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.36% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MWA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.19% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MWA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.31% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.34%
EPS 3Y20.82%
EPS 5Y9.36%
EPS Q2Q%6.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.19%
Revenue growth 3Y5.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.31%
Sales Q2Q%6.62%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.68% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.88% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y31.54%
EPS Next 2Y21.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.68%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.62%
Revenue Next 2Y7.09%
Revenue Next 3Y5.88%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.49, the valuation of MWA can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MWA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MWA is cheaper than 64.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.08. MWA is around the same levels.
MWA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.20.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MWA is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.09, MWA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MWA is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MWA is valued a bit cheaper than 62.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MWA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of MWA may justify a higher PE ratio.
MWA's earnings are expected to grow with 15.68% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)2.4
EPS Next 2Y21.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MWA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.03%.
MWA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.78.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.03, MWA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MWA has a limited annual growth rate of 4.69%.
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)4.69%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years18
5.3 Sustainability
MWA pays out 27.77% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MWA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP27.77%
EPS Next 2Y21.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.68%
NYSE:MWA (10/28/2025, 12:45:06 PM)
25.86
+0.03 (+0.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.44%
Inst Owner Change0.52%
Ins Owners0.81%
Ins Owner Change-2.1%
Market Cap4.04B
Revenue(TTM)1.40B
Net Income(TTM)149.10M
Analysts74
Price Target29.24 (13.07%)
Short Float %2.14%
Short Ratio3.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
Yearly Dividend0.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.69%
DP27.77%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.05%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.5%
Max EPS beat(2)8.59%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.36%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.5%
Max EPS beat(4)28.03%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)35.64%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)25.31%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)20.28%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.47%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.15%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.61%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.85%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.53%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.2 | ||
| P/S | 2.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.95 | ||
| P/B | 4.35 | ||
| P/tB | 7.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.8 |
EPS(TTM)1.15
EY4.45%
EPS(NY)1.42
Fwd EY5.49%
FCF(TTM)1.11
FCFY4.28%
OCF(TTM)1.44
OCFY5.57%
SpS8.94
BVpS5.94
TBVpS3.41
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)2.4
Graham Number12.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.62% | ||
| ROE | 16.05% | ||
| ROCE | 16.62% | ||
| ROIC | 12.41% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.55% | ||
| ROICexgc | 25.65% | ||
| OM | 17.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.67% | ||
| GM | 35.14% | ||
| FCFM | 12.38% |
ROA(3y)5.96%
ROA(5y)5.54%
ROE(3y)12.59%
ROE(5y)11.83%
ROIC(3y)9.01%
ROIC(5y)8.58%
ROICexc(3y)10.84%
ROICexc(5y)10.33%
ROICexgc(3y)17.57%
ROICexgc(5y)17.96%
ROCE(3y)12.07%
ROCE(5y)11.49%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.33%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.3%
OM growth 3Y8.95%
OM growth 5Y2.64%
PM growth 3Y11.63%
PM growth 5Y5.99%
GM growth 3Y2.66%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.61 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 102.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 41.2 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 115.96% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.6 |
F-Score8
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC1.36
Cap/Depr(3y)79.39%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.1%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.88%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.34%
EPS 3Y20.82%
EPS 5Y9.36%
EPS Q2Q%6.25%
EPS Next Y31.54%
EPS Next 2Y21.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.68%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.19%
Revenue growth 3Y5.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.31%
Sales Q2Q%6.62%
Revenue Next Year9.62%
Revenue Next 2Y7.09%
Revenue Next 3Y5.88%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y23.48%
EBIT growth 3Y15.24%
EBIT growth 5Y9.12%
EBIT Next Year54.9%
EBIT Next 3Y21.24%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y410.03%
FCF growth 3Y26.75%
FCF growth 5Y100.55%
OCF growth 1Y167.02%
OCF growth 3Y15.08%
OCF growth 5Y20.89%
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.
What is the valuation status of MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) stock?
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 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) is 22.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.35.
What is the earnings growth outlook for MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) is expected to grow by 31.54% in the next year.