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.

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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.
  • In the past 5 years WTS has always been profitable.
  • WTS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
WTS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWTS 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 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of WTS (11.83%) is better than 88.55% of its industry peers.
  • WTS has a Return On Equity of 16.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: WTS outperforms 77.86% 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.
  • WTS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.87%. This 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 RankSector 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%
WTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • WTS's Profit Margin of 13.98% is amongst the best of the industry. WTS outperforms 84.73% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WTS has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.35%, WTS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.79% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WTS has grown nicely.
  • 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.
  • WTS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
WTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WTS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WTS has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for WTS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
WTS Yearly Shares OutstandingWTS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
WTS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWTS 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 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • WTS has an Altman-Z score of 9.21. This indicates that WTS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WTS's Altman-Z score of 9.21 is amongst the best of 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.55, WTS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.84% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that WTS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • WTS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.10) than 78.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 0.55
Altman-Z 9.21
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC10.08%
WTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.49, WTS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.51
Quick Ratio 1.49
WTS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWTS 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. WTS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.28% over the past year.
  • WTS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.15% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 8.27% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.27% on average over the next years.
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.
WTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
WTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15

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4. WTS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.02, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WTS.
  • WTS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.58), we can say WTS is valued inline with the index average.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.08, WTS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • WTS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.81), we can say WTS is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.02
Fwd PE 25.08
WTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as WTS.
  • WTS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.74
EV/EBITDA 17.92
WTS Per share dataWTS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of WTS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.39
PEG (5Y)1.26
EPS Next 2Y10.36%
EPS Next 3Y9.97%

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5. WTS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.72%, WTS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • WTS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.20.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.72, WTS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
WTS Yearly Dividends per shareWTS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWTS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
WTS Dividend Payout.WTS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WTS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WTS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES-A

NYSE:WTS (4/1/2026, 1:28:39 PM)

296.46

+6.17 (+2.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners100.78%
Inst Owner Change-1.96%
Ins Owners1.06%
Ins Owner Change-1.23%
Market Cap9.88B
Revenue(TTM)2.44B
Net Income(TTM)340.80M
Analysts70.59
Price Target345.37 (16.5%)
Short Float %2.43%
Short Ratio3.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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
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 RankSector Rank
PE 28.02
Fwd PE 25.08
P/S 4.05
P/FCF 27.74
P/OCF 24.59
P/B 4.87
P/tB 11.31
EV/EBITDA 17.92
EPS(TTM)10.58
EY3.57%
EPS(NY)11.82
Fwd EY3.99%
FCF(TTM)10.69
FCFY3.6%
OCF(TTM)12.06
OCFY4.07%
SpS73.14
BVpS60.82
TBVpS26.22
PEG (NY)2.39
PEG (5Y)1.26
Graham Number120.32
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 9.21
F-Score6
WACC10.08%
ROIC/WACC1.5
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 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 28.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.87.


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%.