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XYLEM INC (XYL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:XYL - US98419M1009 - Common Stock

139.69 USD
-1.2 (-0.85%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
139.69 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

XYL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. XYL has an average financial health and profitability rating. XYL is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year XYL was profitable.
In the past year XYL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years XYL has been profitable.
In the past 5 years XYL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
XYL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFXYL 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

XYL's Return On Assets of 5.48% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. XYL outperforms 62.12% of its industry peers.
XYL has a Return On Equity (8.46%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
XYL has a Return On Invested Capital (7.29%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for XYL is below the industry average of 10.25%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.29%) for XYL is above the 3 year average (6.95%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.48%
ROE 8.46%
ROIC 7.29%
ROA(3y)4.55%
ROA(5y)4.34%
ROE(3y)8.17%
ROE(5y)9.27%
ROIC(3y)6.95%
ROIC(5y)7%
XYL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICXYL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.66%, XYL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of XYL has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of XYL (13.85%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of XYL has remained more or less at the same level.
XYL has a Gross Margin of 38.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: XYL outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of XYL 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%
XYL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsXYL 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 XYL is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, XYL has more shares outstanding
XYL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for XYL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
XYL Yearly Shares OutstandingXYL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
XYL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsXYL 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

An Altman-Z score of 4.53 indicates that XYL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
XYL has a better Altman-Z score (4.53) than 68.94% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of XYL is 2.24, which is a good value as it means it would take XYL, 2.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
XYL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.24) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17 indicates that XYL is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of XYL (0.17) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF 2.24
Altman-Z 4.53
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC9.56%
XYL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFXYL 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

A Current Ratio of 1.96 indicates that XYL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.96, XYL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.94% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.50 indicates that XYL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.50, XYL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.96
Quick Ratio 1.5
XYL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesXYL 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 18.34% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, XYL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.22% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, XYL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.58% in the last year.
XYL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.28% yearly.
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

XYL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.11% yearly.
XYL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.70% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.43%
EPS Next 2Y14.55%
EPS Next 3Y13.3%
EPS Next 5Y12.11%
Revenue Next Year6.39%
Revenue Next 2Y4.97%
Revenue Next 3Y5.02%
Revenue Next 5Y5.7%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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.
XYL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesXYL 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
XYL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesXYL 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.86, XYL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as XYL.
XYL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.87 indicates a rather expensive valuation of XYL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as XYL.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of XYL to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.92), we can say XYL is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.86
Fwd PE 24.87
XYL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsXYL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as XYL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as XYL.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.78
EV/EBITDA 19.26
XYL Per share dataXYL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

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

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.15%, XYL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
XYL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.80.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.15, XYL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.15%

5.2 History

The dividend of XYL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.36%!
XYL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
XYL has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.36%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
XYL Yearly Dividends per shareXYL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

40.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by XYL. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of XYL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP40.08%
EPS Next 2Y14.55%
EPS Next 3Y13.3%
XYL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendXYL 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
XYL Dividend Payout.XYL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.XYL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

XYLEM INC

NYSE:XYL (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 139.69 0 (0%)

139.69

-1.2 (-0.85%)

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 Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change-1.35%
Market Cap34.01B
Revenue(TTM)8.89B
Net Income(TTM)948.00M
Analysts79.26
Price Target170.61 (22.13%)
Short Float %1.34%
Short Ratio2.48
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.15%
Yearly Dividend1.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.36%
DP40.08%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
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)-0.41%
PT rev (3m)5.6%
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 24.87
P/S 3.82
P/FCF 38.78
P/OCF 26.95
P/B 3.03
P/tB 55.94
EV/EBITDA 19.26
EPS(TTM)4.84
EY3.46%
EPS(NY)5.62
Fwd EY4.02%
FCF(TTM)3.6
FCFY2.58%
OCF(TTM)5.18
OCFY3.71%
SpS36.53
BVpS46.03
TBVpS2.5
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)4
Graham Number70.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.48%
ROE 8.46%
ROCE 8.2%
ROIC 7.29%
ROICexc 7.92%
ROICexgc 33.84%
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)6.95%
ROIC(5y)7%
ROICexc(3y)7.8%
ROICexc(5y)8.39%
ROICexgc(3y)31.15%
ROICexgc(5y)33.93%
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
WACC9.56%
ROIC/WACC0.76
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 5Y12.11%
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 5Y5.7%
EBIT growth 1Y21.98%
EBIT growth 3Y21.85%
EBIT growth 5Y8.97%
EBIT Next Year49.81%
EBIT Next 3Y20.53%
EBIT Next 5Y15.88%
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 / XYL FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for XYLEM INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to XYL.


Can you provide the valuation status for XYLEM INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to XYLEM INC (XYL). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of XYL stock?

XYLEM INC (XYL) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of XYLEM INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for XYLEM INC (XYL) is 28.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.03.


What is the expected EPS growth for XYLEM INC (XYL) stock?

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