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
- WTS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year WTS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years WTS has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years WTS had a positive operating cash flow.
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.
- WTS has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.13%) than 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 10.17%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of WTS (13.98%) is better than 84.73% of its industry peers.
- WTS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- WTS has a better Operating Margin (19.35%) than 87.79% of its industry peers.
- WTS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 49.46%, WTS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for WTS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, WTS has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, WTS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- WTS has an Altman-Z score of 9.18. This indicates that WTS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- WTS has a Altman-Z score of 9.18. This is amongst the best in the industry. WTS outperforms 93.89% of its industry peers.
- 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'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.
- WTS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WTS outperforms 78.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.18 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC10.21%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.51 indicates that WTS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 2.51, WTS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- WTS has a Quick Ratio of 1.49. This is a normal value and indicates that WTS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of WTS (1.49) is better than 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
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.28% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.15% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- WTS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.27%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 10.08% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- WTS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.54% yearly.
- 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.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 27.31, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WTS.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WTS is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.60), we can say WTS is valued inline with the index average.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.44 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WTS.
- WTS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.84, WTS is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WTS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as WTS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.83 |
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.
- The excellent profitability rating of WTS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.33
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y10.36%
EPS Next 3Y9.97%
5. WTS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.72%, WTS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.20, WTS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.72, WTS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.88.
| 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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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.
- The dividend of WTS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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
288.92
-4.09 (-1.4%)
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-1.23%
Market Cap9.63B
Revenue(TTM)2.44B
Net Income(TTM)340.80M
Analysts68.24
Price Target345.37 (19.54%)
Short Float %2.43%
Short Ratio3.33
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)3.1%
PT rev (3m)18.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.44 | ||
| P/S | 3.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.96 | ||
| P/B | 4.75 | ||
| P/tB | 11.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.83 |
EPS(TTM)10.58
EY3.66%
EPS(NY)11.82
Fwd EY4.09%
FCF(TTM)10.69
FCFY3.7%
OCF(TTM)12.06
OCFY4.17%
SpS73.14
BVpS60.82
TBVpS26.22
PEG (NY)2.33
PEG (5Y)1.23
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 | 9.18 |
F-Score6
WACC10.21%
ROIC/WACC1.48
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
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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 27.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.75.
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%.