XYLEM INC (XY6.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:XY6 • US98419M1009

109.6 EUR
+2.15 (+2%)
Last: Feb 17, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

XY6 gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 112 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of XY6 get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. XY6 has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year XY6 was profitable.
  • XY6 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • XY6 had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • XY6 had a positive operating cash flow in 4 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

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.48%, XY6 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 8.46%, XY6 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • XY6 has a Return On Invested Capital (5.77%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for XY6 is below the industry average of 8.74%.
  • 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's Profit Margin of 10.66% is amongst the best of the industry. XY6 outperforms 83.93% of its industry peers.
  • XY6's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.85%, XY6 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • XY6's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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 no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
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 4.29. This indicates that XY6 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • XY6 has a better Altman-Z score (4.29) than 86.61% of its industry peers.
  • XY6 has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.24. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as XY6 would need 2.24 years to pay back of 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 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • XY6 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.17, XY6 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF 2.24
Altman-Z 4.29
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC8.85%
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.
  • XY6's Current ratio of 1.96 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. XY6 outperforms 69.64% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.50 indicates that XY6 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • XY6's Quick ratio of 1.50 is amongst the best of the industry. XY6 outperforms 80.36% 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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.69% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.78% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.69%
EPS 3Y21.39%
EPS 5Y19.78%
EPS Q2Q%20.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%6.25%

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 12.39% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, XY6 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.54%
EPS Next 2Y10.51%
EPS Next 3Y11.27%
EPS Next 5Y12.39%
Revenue Next Year3.36%
Revenue Next 2Y4.12%
Revenue Next 3Y5.19%
Revenue Next 5Y5.3%

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.
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 2030 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 2030 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • XY6 is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.49.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of XY6 is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.16. XY6 is around the same levels.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.08, the valuation of XY6 can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of XY6 indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: XY6 is more expensive than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.10, XY6 is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.49
Fwd PE 23.08
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of XY6 indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: XY6 is more expensive than 70.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • XY6's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. XY6 is more expensive than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 35.98
EV/EBITDA 17.9
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

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of XY6 may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.42
PEG (5Y)1.29
EPS Next 2Y10.51%
EPS Next 3Y11.27%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • XY6 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.15%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.48, XY6 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • XY6's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.15%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of XY6 grows each year by 8.36%, which is quite nice.
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 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • XY6 pays out 40.08% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y10.51%
EPS Next 3Y11.27%
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 (2/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

109.6

+2.15 (+2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-10
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners95.82%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap26.68B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)948.00M
Analysts80
Price Target142.62 (30.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.15%
Yearly Dividend1.22
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)-1.77%
PT rev (3m)2.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.49
Fwd PE 23.08
P/S 3.55
P/FCF 35.98
P/OCF 25.01
P/B 2.82
P/tB 51.9
EV/EBITDA 17.9
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY3.92%
EPS(NY)4.75
Fwd EY4.33%
FCF(TTM)3.05
FCFY2.78%
OCF(TTM)4.38
OCFY4%
SpS30.89
BVpS38.92
TBVpS2.11
PEG (NY)2.42
PEG (5Y)1.29
Graham Number61.37
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 4.29
F-Score8
WACC8.85%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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)18.69%
EPS 3Y21.39%
EPS 5Y19.78%
EPS Q2Q%20.34%
EPS Next Y10.54%
EPS Next 2Y10.51%
EPS Next 3Y11.27%
EPS Next 5Y12.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%6.25%
Revenue Next Year3.36%
Revenue Next 2Y4.12%
Revenue Next 3Y5.19%
Revenue Next 5Y5.3%
EBIT growth 1Y21.98%
EBIT growth 3Y21.85%
EBIT growth 5Y8.97%
EBIT Next Year49.52%
EBIT Next 3Y20.36%
EBIT Next 5Y15.54%
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

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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 6 / 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 10.54% 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%.