WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A (WTS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WTS • US9427491025
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301.68 USD
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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
- WTS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year WTS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- WTS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years WTS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- WTS's Return On Assets of 11.83% is amongst the best of the industry. WTS outperforms 88.55% of its industry peers.
- WTS has a better Return On Equity (16.81%) than 79.39% of its industry peers.
- WTS has a Return On Invested Capital of 15.13%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WTS outperforms 90.84% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WTS is above the industry average of 10.00%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (15.13%) for WTS is above the 3 year average (14.87%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 87.02% of its industry peers.
- WTS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of WTS (19.35%) is better than 87.79% of its industry peers.
- WTS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of WTS (49.46%) is better than 91.60% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WTS has grown nicely.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WTS is still creating some value.
- WTS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for WTS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for WTS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- WTS has an Altman-Z score of 9.65. This indicates that WTS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 9.65, WTS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WTS is 0.55, which is an excellent value as it means it would take WTS, only 0.55 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- WTS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.55. This is amongst the best in the industry. WTS outperforms 90.84% of its industry peers.
- WTS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.10, WTS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.65 |
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC10.5%
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 66.41% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.49 indicates that WTS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of WTS (1.49) is better than 64.12% 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%.
- WTS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.08% yearly.
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 Year10.83%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. WTS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 28.51 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WTS.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WTS.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.33. WTS is around the same levels.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.52, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WTS.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WTS is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.16), we can say WTS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.52 |
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.
- WTS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.1 |
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)2.43
PEG (5Y)1.29
EPS Next 2Y10.36%
EPS Next 3Y9.97%
5. WTS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WTS has a yearly dividend return of 0.68%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.08, WTS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WTS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WTS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.62%!
- WTS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- WTS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.62%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years24
5.3 Sustainability
- WTS pays out 19.63% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 (4/15/2026, 12:58:08 PM)
301.68
-7.06 (-2.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners100.76%
Inst Owner Change0.19%
Ins Owners1.03%
Ins Owner Change-1.23%
Market Cap10.07B
Revenue(TTM)2.44B
Net Income(TTM)340.80M
Analysts68.24
Price Target345.37 (14.48%)
Short Float %2.57%
Short Ratio3.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
Yearly Dividend2.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.62%
DP19.63%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years24
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)3.1%
PT rev (3m)18.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.52 | ||
| P/S | 4.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.05 | ||
| P/B | 4.97 | ||
| P/tB | 11.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.1 |
EPS(TTM)10.58
EY3.51%
EPS(NY)11.82
Fwd EY3.92%
FCF(TTM)10.67
FCFY3.54%
OCF(TTM)12.04
OCFY3.99%
SpS73.05
BVpS60.75
TBVpS26.19
PEG (NY)2.43
PEG (5Y)1.29
Graham Number120.252 (-60.14%)
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 | 9.65 |
F-Score6
WACC10.5%
ROIC/WACC1.44
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 Year10.83%
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 Year27.71%
EBIT Next 3Y14.08%
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 for WTS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A (WTS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A?
WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A (WTS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A (WTS) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A (WTS) is 28.51 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.97.
Is the dividend of WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A sustainable?
The dividend rating of WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A (WTS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 19.63%.