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.

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1. MWA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MWA had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
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

  • MWA has a better Return On Assets (10.81%) than 84.73% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of MWA (19.60%) is better than 87.02% of its industry peers.
  • MWA has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.08%) than 83.21% 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 10.17%.
  • 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

  • MWA's Profit Margin of 13.83% is amongst the best of the industry. MWA outperforms 83.21% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MWA has grown nicely.
  • MWA has a Operating Margin of 19.70%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MWA outperforms 88.55% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MWA has grown nicely.
  • 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. MWA Health Analysis

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.
  • 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.
  • The debt/assets ratio for MWA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 4.75. This indicates that MWA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.75, MWA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.28% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.60. This is in the better half 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.
  • MWA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.44) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF 2.6
Altman-Z 4.75
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC9.74%
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

  • MWA has a Current Ratio of 4.02. This indicates that MWA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MWA's Current ratio of 4.02 is amongst the best of the industry. MWA outperforms 86.26% 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 has a Quick ratio of 2.55. This is amongst the best in 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. MWA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • MWA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.85%, which is quite impressive.
  • 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.
  • MWA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.94%.
  • 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

  • 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 Year5.19%
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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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. MWA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • MWA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.89.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MWA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MWA is cheaper than 67.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MWA to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.75), we can say MWA is valued inline with the index average.
  • MWA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.11.
  • 67.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MWA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • MWA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.10.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.89
Fwd PE 17.11
MWA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMWA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

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 66.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MWA is valued a bit cheaper than 61.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.16
EV/EBITDA 12.7
MWA Per share dataMWA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • MWA's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of MWA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)0.96
EPS Next 2Y9.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%

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5. MWA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MWA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.01%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.20, MWA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 1.01, MWA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.01%

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 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 earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.19%
EPS Next 2Y9.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
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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MWA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A

NYSE:MWA (3/30/2026, 6:30:00 PM)

After market: 26.85 0 (0%)

26.85

-0.19 (-0.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners102.32%
Inst Owner Change-5.43%
Ins Owners0.48%
Ins Owner Change4.55%
Market Cap4.20B
Revenue(TTM)1.44B
Net Income(TTM)199.60M
Analysts74
Price Target30.94 (15.23%)
Short Float %2.83%
Short Ratio3.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.01%
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)9.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.89
Fwd PE 17.11
P/S 2.91
P/FCF 24.16
P/OCF 18.55
P/B 4.12
P/tB 6.78
EV/EBITDA 12.7
EPS(TTM)1.35
EY5.03%
EPS(NY)1.57
Fwd EY5.84%
FCF(TTM)1.11
FCFY4.14%
OCF(TTM)1.45
OCFY5.39%
SpS9.23
BVpS6.51
TBVpS3.96
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)0.96
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 4.75
F-Score8
WACC9.74%
ROIC/WACC1.34
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 Year5.19%
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.


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 19.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.12.


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 11.41% in the next year.