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
- MWA had positive earnings in the past year.
- MWA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- MWA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- MWA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.81%, MWA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 19.60%, MWA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.02% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.08%, MWA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MWA is in line with the industry average of 10.17%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (13.08%) for MWA is above the 3 year average (10.70%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.83%, MWA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- MWA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 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 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.
- MWA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- MWA has less shares outstanding than it did 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 4.82. This indicates that MWA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- MWA's Altman-Z score of 4.82 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MWA outperforms 74.05% 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.60, MWA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- MWA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- MWA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.44) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.82 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC9.76%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.02, MWA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 84.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.55 |
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.
- 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 been growing slightly by 5.94% in the past year.
- MWA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.20% yearly.
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 7.69% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MWA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.81% on average per year.
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.
4. MWA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.48 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MWA.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MWA is valued a bit cheaper than 67.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- MWA is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.62, 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 66.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- MWA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MWA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MWA is cheaper than 66.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MWA is valued a bit cheaper than 61.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MWA's 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
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.01%, MWA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- 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 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.03%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years18
5.3 Sustainability
- 21.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MWA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- MWA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP21.19%
EPS Next 2Y9.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
MWA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
27.65
-0.41 (-1.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/amc
Inst Owners102.32%
Inst Owner Change-5.43%
Ins Owners0.48%
Ins Owner Change4.55%
Market Cap4.32B
Revenue(TTM)1.44B
Net Income(TTM)199.60M
Analysts74
Price Target30.94 (11.9%)
Short Float %2.56%
Short Ratio3.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 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)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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.62 | ||
| P/S | 3 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.1 | ||
| P/B | 4.25 | ||
| P/tB | 6.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.99 |
EPS(TTM)1.35
EY4.88%
EPS(NY)1.57
Fwd EY5.67%
FCF(TTM)1.11
FCFY4.02%
OCF(TTM)1.45
OCFY5.24%
SpS9.23
BVpS6.51
TBVpS3.96
PEG (NY)1.8
PEG (5Y)0.99
Graham Number14.06
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 | 4.82 |
F-Score8
WACC9.76%
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.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 20.48 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%.