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

NYSE:MWA • US6247581084

29.93 USD
-0.19 (-0.63%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
29.93 USD
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After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:21:26 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

MWA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 130 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. These ratings would make MWA suitable 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.
  • In the past 5 years MWA has always been profitable.
  • 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

  • The Return On Assets of MWA (10.81%) is better than 83.08% of its industry peers.
  • MWA has a Return On Equity of 19.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MWA outperforms 88.46% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.08%, MWA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.31% 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 10.27%.
  • 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

  • The Profit Margin of MWA (13.83%) is better than 83.85% of its industry peers.
  • MWA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.70%, MWA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MWA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • MWA has a better Gross Margin (37.24%) than 70.77% 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 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MWA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MWA has less shares outstanding
  • MWA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 5.08. This indicates that MWA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • MWA's Altman-Z score of 5.08 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MWA outperforms 75.38% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.60. This is in the better half of the industry: MWA outperforms 70.77% of its industry peers.
  • 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 in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF 2.6
Altman-Z 5.08
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC8.73%
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 has a better Current ratio (4.02) than 86.15% 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.
  • The Quick ratio of MWA (2.55) is better than 84.62% 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, MWA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.79% on average per year.
  • 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 Y7.94%
EPS Next 2Y7.9%
EPS Next 3Y3.79%
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.
  • 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

  • MWA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.17.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MWA is valued a bit cheaper than 71.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.07. MWA is around the same levels.
  • MWA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.62.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MWA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MWA is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MWA to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.05), we can say MWA is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.17
Fwd PE 19.62
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MWA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MWA is cheaper than 65.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • MWA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.93
EV/EBITDA 14.06
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.
  • MWA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.79
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y7.9%
EPS Next 3Y3.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MWA has a yearly dividend return of 0.93%, which is pretty low.
  • MWA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.13.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MWA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.93%

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.
  • MWA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. 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 (2/27/2026, 8:21:26 PM)

After market: 29.93 0 (0%)

29.93

-0.19 (-0.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners101.49%
Inst Owner Change-5.44%
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change4.91%
Market Cap4.68B
Revenue(TTM)1.44B
Net Income(TTM)199.60M
Analysts74
Price Target30.94 (3.37%)
Short Float %2.66%
Short Ratio3.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.93%
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)9.64%
PT rev (3m)9.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.54%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.17
Fwd PE 19.62
P/S 3.24
P/FCF 26.93
P/OCF 20.67
P/B 4.6
P/tB 7.56
EV/EBITDA 14.06
EPS(TTM)1.35
EY4.51%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY5.1%
FCF(TTM)1.11
FCFY3.71%
OCF(TTM)1.45
OCFY4.84%
SpS9.23
BVpS6.51
TBVpS3.96
PEG (NY)2.79
PEG (5Y)1.07
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 5.08
F-Score8
WACC8.73%
ROIC/WACC1.5
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 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 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 22.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.6.


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.