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XYLEM INC (XY6.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:XY6 - US98419M1009 - Common Stock

118.9 EUR
+0.35 (+0.3%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

XY6 gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 109 industry peers in the Machinery industry. XY6 scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, XY6 is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

XY6 had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year XY6 had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years XY6 has been profitable.
XY6 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
XY6.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFXY6.DE 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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.48%, XY6 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.48% of the companies in the same industry.
XY6 has a Return On Equity (8.46%) which is in line with its industry peers.
XY6 has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.77%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: XY6 outperforms 55.05% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for XY6 is below the industry average of 8.86%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.50%) for XY6 is below the current ROIC(5.77%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.48%
ROE 8.46%
ROIC 5.77%
ROA(3y)4.55%
ROA(5y)4.34%
ROE(3y)8.17%
ROE(5y)9.27%
ROIC(3y)5.5%
ROIC(5y)5.55%
XY6.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICXY6.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

XY6 has a Profit Margin of 10.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. XY6 outperforms 83.49% of its industry peers.
XY6's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
XY6 has a better Operating Margin (13.85%) than 80.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of XY6 has remained more or less at the same level.
XY6 has a Gross Margin (38.23%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of XY6 has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.85%
PM (TTM) 10.66%
GM 38.23%
OM growth 3Y3.16%
OM growth 5Y-1.19%
PM growth 3Y8.14%
PM growth 5Y6.35%
GM growth 3Y-0.44%
GM growth 5Y-0.76%
XY6.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsXY6.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so XY6 is destroying value.
XY6 has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
XY6 has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, XY6 has an improved debt to assets ratio.
XY6.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingXY6.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
XY6.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsXY6.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

XY6 has an Altman-Z score of 4.53. This indicates that XY6 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of XY6 (4.53) is better than 85.32% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of XY6 is 2.24, which is a good value as it means it would take XY6, 2.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
XY6 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.24. This is in the better half of the industry: XY6 outperforms 76.15% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17 indicates that XY6 is not too dependend on debt financing.
XY6's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.17 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. XY6 outperforms 70.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF 2.24
Altman-Z 4.53
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC9.39%
XY6.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFXY6.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

XY6 has a Current Ratio of 1.96. This is a normal value and indicates that XY6 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of XY6 (1.96) is better than 68.81% of its industry peers.
XY6 has a Quick Ratio of 1.50. This is a normal value and indicates that XY6 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of XY6 (1.50) is better than 82.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.96
Quick Ratio 1.5
XY6.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesXY6.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

XY6 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 18.34%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, XY6 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.22% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.58% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.28% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.34%
EPS 3Y19.95%
EPS 5Y7.22%
EPS Q2Q%23.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.58%
Revenue growth 3Y18.12%
Revenue growth 5Y10.28%
Sales Q2Q%7.79%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, XY6 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.23% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.84% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.43%
EPS Next 2Y14.55%
EPS Next 3Y13.3%
EPS Next 5Y11.23%
Revenue Next Year6.39%
Revenue Next 2Y4.97%
Revenue Next 3Y5.02%
Revenue Next 5Y5.84%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
XY6.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesXY6.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
XY6.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesXY6.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.86, which means the current valuation is very expensive for XY6.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of XY6 is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of XY6 to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.17), we can say XY6 is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.88, the valuation of XY6 can be described as rather expensive.
XY6's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. XY6 is more expensive than 66.06% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of XY6 to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.79), we can say XY6 is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.86
Fwd PE 24.88
XY6.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsXY6.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

XY6's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. XY6 is more expensive than 73.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of XY6 indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: XY6 is more expensive than 68.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.79
EV/EBITDA 19.26
XY6.DE Per share dataXY6.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

XY6's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
XY6 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as XY6's earnings are expected to grow with 13.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)4
EPS Next 2Y14.55%
EPS Next 3Y13.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

XY6 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.17%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.55, XY6 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
XY6's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.17%

5.2 History

The dividend of XY6 is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.36%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.36%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
XY6.DE Yearly Dividends per shareXY6.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

40.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by XY6. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
XY6's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP40.08%
EPS Next 2Y14.55%
EPS Next 3Y13.3%
XY6.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendXY6.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
XY6.DE Dividend Payout.XY6.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.XY6.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

XYLEM INC

FRA:XY6 (1/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

118.9

+0.35 (+0.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners95.82%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.95B
Revenue(TTM)8.89B
Net Income(TTM)948.00M
Analysts79.26
Price Target145.19 (22.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.17%
Yearly Dividend1.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.36%
DP40.08%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.97%
Min EPS beat(2)7.92%
Max EPS beat(2)10.02%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.18%
Min EPS beat(4)3.8%
Max EPS beat(4)10.02%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.88%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)8.4%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)9.74%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.91%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.91%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.71%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.04%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.96%
PT rev (1m)-3.2%
PT rev (3m)5.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.92%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.86
Fwd PE 24.88
P/S 3.82
P/FCF 38.79
P/OCF 26.95
P/B 3.04
P/tB 55.95
EV/EBITDA 19.26
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY3.47%
EPS(NY)4.78
Fwd EY4.02%
FCF(TTM)3.07
FCFY2.58%
OCF(TTM)4.41
OCFY3.71%
SpS31.09
BVpS39.17
TBVpS2.13
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)4
Graham Number60.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.48%
ROE 8.46%
ROCE 8.2%
ROIC 5.77%
ROICexc 6.27%
ROICexgc 26.8%
OM 13.85%
PM (TTM) 10.66%
GM 38.23%
FCFM 9.86%
ROA(3y)4.55%
ROA(5y)4.34%
ROE(3y)8.17%
ROE(5y)9.27%
ROIC(3y)5.5%
ROIC(5y)5.55%
ROICexc(3y)6.18%
ROICexc(5y)6.64%
ROICexgc(3y)24.67%
ROICexgc(5y)26.87%
ROCE(3y)7.81%
ROCE(5y)7.88%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.35%
OM growth 3Y3.16%
OM growth 5Y-1.19%
PM growth 3Y8.14%
PM growth 5Y6.35%
GM growth 3Y-0.44%
GM growth 5Y-0.76%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF 2.24
Debt/EBITDA 1.06
Cap/Depr 67.07%
Cap/Sales 4.33%
Interest Coverage 20.2
Cash Conversion 69.88%
Profit Quality 92.51%
Current Ratio 1.96
Quick Ratio 1.5
Altman-Z 4.53
F-Score8
WACC9.39%
ROIC/WACC0.61
Cap/Depr(3y)69.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.73%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.79%
Profit Quality(3y)102.28%
Profit Quality(5y)127.3%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.34%
EPS 3Y19.95%
EPS 5Y7.22%
EPS Q2Q%23.42%
EPS Next Y19.43%
EPS Next 2Y14.55%
EPS Next 3Y13.3%
EPS Next 5Y11.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.58%
Revenue growth 3Y18.12%
Revenue growth 5Y10.28%
Sales Q2Q%7.79%
Revenue Next Year6.39%
Revenue Next 2Y4.97%
Revenue Next 3Y5.02%
Revenue Next 5Y5.84%
EBIT growth 1Y21.98%
EBIT growth 3Y21.85%
EBIT growth 5Y8.97%
EBIT Next Year49.81%
EBIT Next 3Y20.53%
EBIT Next 5Y15.48%
FCF growth 1Y72.98%
FCF growth 3Y41.3%
FCF growth 5Y8.72%
OCF growth 1Y69.62%
OCF growth 3Y32.52%
OCF growth 5Y8.33%

XYLEM INC / XY6.DE FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for XYLEM INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to XY6.DE.


What is the valuation status of XYLEM INC (XY6.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to XYLEM INC (XY6.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is XYLEM INC (XY6.DE) stock?

XYLEM INC (XY6.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for XYLEM INC (XY6.DE) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of XYLEM INC (XY6.DE) is expected to grow by 19.43% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of XYLEM INC (XY6.DE) stock?

The dividend rating of XYLEM INC (XY6.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 40.08%.