WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A (WTS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WTS • US9427491025
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This WTS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WTS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WTS was profitable.
- In the past year WTS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years WTS has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years WTS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.83%, WTS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- WTS's Return On Equity of 16.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WTS outperforms 77.86% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of WTS (15.13%) is better than 90.08% of its industry peers.
- WTS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.87%. This is above the industry average of 10.16%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (14.87%) for WTS is below the current ROIC(15.13%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.83% | ||
| ROE | 16.81% | ||
| ROIC | 15.13% |
ROA(3y)11.78%
ROA(5y)11.46%
ROE(3y)17.06%
ROE(5y)16.93%
ROIC(3y)14.87%
ROIC(5y)14.82%
1.3 Margins
- WTS has a better Profit Margin (13.98%) than 85.50% of its industry peers.
- WTS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 19.35%, WTS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- WTS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- WTS has a better Gross Margin (49.46%) than 90.08% of its industry peers.
- WTS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.98% | ||
| GM | 49.46% |
OM growth 3Y5.65%
OM growth 5Y8.63%
PM growth 3Y3.23%
PM growth 5Y13.03%
GM growth 3Y3.84%
GM growth 5Y3.59%
2. WTS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WTS is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for WTS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for WTS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WTS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- WTS has an Altman-Z score of 9.28. This indicates that WTS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- WTS has a Altman-Z score of 9.28. This is amongst the best in the industry. WTS outperforms 93.89% of its industry peers.
- WTS has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.55. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.55 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- WTS's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.55 is amongst the best of the industry. WTS outperforms 90.84% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that WTS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of WTS (0.10) is better than 78.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC9.4%
2.3 Liquidity
- WTS has a Current Ratio of 2.51. This indicates that WTS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- WTS has a Current ratio of 2.51. This is in the better half of the industry: WTS outperforms 65.65% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.49 indicates that WTS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- WTS's Quick ratio of 1.49 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WTS outperforms 63.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.49 |
3. WTS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- WTS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.28%, which is quite good.
- WTS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.15% yearly.
- WTS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.27%.
- Measured over the past years, WTS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.28%
EPS 3Y14.06%
EPS 5Y22.15%
EPS Q2Q%27.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.27%
Revenue growth 3Y7.2%
Revenue growth 5Y10.08%
Sales Q2Q%15.67%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.54% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- WTS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.27% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.74%
EPS Next 2Y10.36%
EPS Next 3Y9.97%
EPS Next 5Y10.54%
Revenue Next Year10.79%
Revenue Next 2Y8.24%
Revenue Next 3Y7.12%
Revenue Next 5Y7.27%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- 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. WTS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 27.57 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WTS.
- WTS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.73. WTS is around the same levels.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.67 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WTS.
- WTS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- WTS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.72, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WTS is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WTS is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WTS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- WTS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)1.24
EPS Next 2Y10.36%
EPS Next 3Y9.97%
5. WTS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WTS has a yearly dividend return of 0.72%, which is pretty low.
- WTS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.18.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.72, WTS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.72% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WTS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.62%!
- WTS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- WTS has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.62%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years23
5.3 Sustainability
- 19.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WTS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- WTS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP19.63%
EPS Next 2Y10.36%
EPS Next 3Y9.97%
WTS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:WTS (3/20/2026, 11:07:33 AM)
291.67
-1.73 (-0.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners100.78%
Inst Owner Change-1.96%
Ins Owners1.06%
Ins Owner Change-2.69%
Market Cap9.72B
Revenue(TTM)2.44B
Net Income(TTM)340.80M
Analysts70.59
Price Target334.99 (14.85%)
Short Float %2.46%
Short Ratio3.5
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.72% |
Yearly Dividend2.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.62%
DP19.63%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.52)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.12%
Min EPS beat(2)9.38%
Max EPS beat(2)10.85%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.62%
Min EPS beat(4)9.38%
Max EPS beat(4)15.5%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)8.53%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)9.84%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)11.36%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.08%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.08%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.76%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.27%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.79%
PT rev (1m)11.28%
PT rev (3m)15.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.67 | ||
| P/S | 3.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.19 | ||
| P/B | 4.8 | ||
| P/tB | 11.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.11 |
EPS(TTM)10.58
EY3.63%
EPS(NY)11.82
Fwd EY4.05%
FCF(TTM)10.69
FCFY3.66%
OCF(TTM)12.06
OCFY4.13%
SpS73.14
BVpS60.82
TBVpS26.22
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)1.24
Graham Number120.32
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.83% | ||
| ROE | 16.81% | ||
| ROCE | 19.92% | ||
| ROIC | 15.13% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 44.25% | ||
| OM | 19.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.98% | ||
| GM | 49.46% | ||
| FCFM | 14.61% |
ROA(3y)11.78%
ROA(5y)11.46%
ROE(3y)17.06%
ROE(5y)16.93%
ROIC(3y)14.87%
ROIC(5y)14.82%
ROICexc(3y)18.21%
ROICexc(5y)18.16%
ROICexgc(3y)44.42%
ROICexgc(5y)44.14%
ROCE(3y)19.58%
ROCE(5y)19.51%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.34%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.48%
OM growth 3Y5.65%
OM growth 5Y8.63%
PM growth 3Y3.23%
PM growth 5Y13.03%
GM growth 3Y3.84%
GM growth 5Y3.59%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.37 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 80.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 47.66 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 104.55% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.28 |
F-Score6
WACC9.4%
ROIC/WACC1.61
Cap/Depr(3y)71.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.78%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.56%
Profit Quality(3y)107.89%
Profit Quality(5y)98.91%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.28%
EPS 3Y14.06%
EPS 5Y22.15%
EPS Q2Q%27.8%
EPS Next Y11.74%
EPS Next 2Y10.36%
EPS Next 3Y9.97%
EPS Next 5Y10.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.27%
Revenue growth 3Y7.2%
Revenue growth 5Y10.08%
Sales Q2Q%15.67%
Revenue Next Year10.79%
Revenue Next 2Y8.24%
Revenue Next 3Y7.12%
Revenue Next 5Y7.27%
EBIT growth 1Y18.69%
EBIT growth 3Y13.25%
EBIT growth 5Y19.57%
EBIT Next Year27.58%
EBIT Next 3Y13.99%
EBIT Next 5Y13.94%
FCF growth 1Y9.36%
FCF growth 3Y22.07%
FCF growth 5Y14.01%
OCF growth 1Y11.33%
OCF growth 3Y21.52%
OCF growth 5Y11.93%
WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A / WTS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to WTS.
What is the valuation status of WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A (WTS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A (WTS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A (WTS) stock?
WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A (WTS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A (WTS) is 27.57 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.8.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A (WTS) is expected to grow by 11.74% in the next year.