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.
- WTS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- WTS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years WTS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
- The Return On Equity of WTS (16.81%) is better than 79.39% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.13%, WTS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WTS is above the industry average of 10.02%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of WTS (13.98%) is better than 86.26% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WTS has grown nicely.
- WTS has a Operating Margin of 19.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WTS outperforms 87.79% of its industry peers.
- WTS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- WTS has a Gross Margin of 49.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WTS outperforms 90.84% 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
- WTS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- WTS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, WTS has less shares outstanding
- WTS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- WTS has an Altman-Z score of 9.46. This indicates that WTS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- WTS's Altman-Z score of 9.46 is amongst the best of the industry. WTS outperforms 92.37% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WTS (0.55) is better than 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.
- WTS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10. This is in the better half 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 | 9.46 |
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC10.16%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.51 indicates that WTS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of WTS (2.51) is better than 66.41% of its industry peers.
- 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
- 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.15% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, WTS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.27% in the last year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.54% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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 Year10.83%
Revenue Next 2Y8.24%
Revenue Next 3Y7.12%
Revenue Next 5Y7.27%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.74, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WTS.
- WTS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- WTS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.91.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.72 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WTS.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WTS.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.69. WTS is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WTS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as WTS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.6 |
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)2.45
PEG (5Y)1.3
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.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.21, WTS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, WTS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| 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 Years13
Div Non Decr Years24
5.3 Sustainability
- WTS pays out 19.63% of its income as dividend. This is a 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
NYSE:WTS (4/9/2026, 1:13:12 PM)
304.03
+2.88 (+0.96%)
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 Change0%
Ins Owners1.06%
Ins Owner Change-1.23%
Market Cap10.14B
Revenue(TTM)2.44B
Net Income(TTM)340.80M
Analysts68.24
Price Target345.37 (13.6%)
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 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 | 28.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.72 | ||
| P/S | 4.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.21 | ||
| P/B | 5 | ||
| P/tB | 11.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.6 |
EPS(TTM)10.58
EY3.48%
EPS(NY)11.82
Fwd EY3.89%
FCF(TTM)10.69
FCFY3.52%
OCF(TTM)12.06
OCFY3.97%
SpS73.14
BVpS60.82
TBVpS26.22
PEG (NY)2.45
PEG (5Y)1.3
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 | 9.46 |
F-Score6
WACC10.16%
ROIC/WACC1.49
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 Year27.58%
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 28.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.
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%.