ZURN ELKAY WATER SOLUTIONS C (ZWS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:ZWS • US98983L1089

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This ZWS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. ZWS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year ZWS was profitable.
  • In the past year ZWS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years ZWS has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years ZWS had a positive operating cash flow.
ZWS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFZWS 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

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.39%, ZWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ZWS's Return On Equity of 12.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ZWS outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of ZWS (9.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • ZWS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.99%. This is below the industry average of 11.89%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.05%) for ZWS is above the 3 year average (7.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.39%
ROE 12.35%
ROIC 9.05%
ROA(3y)5.89%
ROA(5y)6.21%
ROE(3y)9.83%
ROE(5y)25.79%
ROIC(3y)7.99%
ROIC(5y)7.53%
ZWS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICZWS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 11.68%, ZWS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ZWS has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of ZWS (17.01%) is better than 69.05% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ZWS has remained more or less at the same level.
  • ZWS has a Gross Margin of 45.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ZWS outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • ZWS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.01%
PM (TTM) 11.68%
GM 45.1%
OM growth 3Y21.19%
OM growth 5Y0.12%
PM growth 3Y34.36%
PM growth 5Y7.82%
GM growth 3Y7.49%
GM growth 5Y2.66%
ZWS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsZWS 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. ZWS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ZWS is destroying value.
  • ZWS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ZWS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ZWS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ZWS Yearly Shares OutstandingZWS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
ZWS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsZWS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • ZWS has an Altman-Z score of 4.73. This indicates that ZWS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • ZWS has a Altman-Z score of 4.73. This is in the better half of the industry: ZWS outperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
  • ZWS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.57. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • ZWS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.57. This is in the better half of the industry: ZWS outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • ZWS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of ZWS (0.31) is better than 69.05% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 1.57
Altman-Z 4.73
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC10.42%
ZWS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFZWS 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

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.13 indicates that ZWS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • ZWS's Current ratio of 3.13 is amongst the best of the industry. ZWS outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
  • ZWS has a Quick Ratio of 2.07. This indicates that ZWS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ZWS's Quick ratio of 2.07 is amongst the best of the industry. ZWS outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.13
Quick Ratio 2.07
ZWS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesZWS 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. ZWS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.75% over the past year.
  • ZWS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.16% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 8.26% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, ZWS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.89% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.75%
EPS 3Y15.75%
EPS 5Y-3.16%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.26%
Revenue growth 3Y9.78%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.89%
Sales Q2Q%9.85%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, ZWS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.08% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.84% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.24%
EPS Next 2Y10.02%
EPS Next 3Y10.08%
EPS Next 5Y10.08%
Revenue Next Year6.21%
Revenue Next 2Y5.67%
Revenue Next 3Y5.62%
Revenue Next 5Y5.84%

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 accelerating.
ZWS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesZWS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
ZWS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesZWS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. ZWS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 28.81 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ZWS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ZWS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ZWS is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • ZWS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.23.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 26.13, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ZWS.
  • ZWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. ZWS is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ZWS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.81
Fwd PE 26.13
ZWS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsZWS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ZWS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as ZWS.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.17
EV/EBITDA 19.97
ZWS Per share dataZWS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ZWS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • ZWS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.81
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.02%
EPS Next 3Y10.08%

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5. ZWS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.94%, ZWS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • ZWS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.77.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, ZWS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.94%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of ZWS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.35%!
  • ZWS has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
  • The dividend of ZWS decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.35%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
ZWS Yearly Dividends per shareZWS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

  • ZWS pays out 32.27% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of ZWS is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP32.27%
EPS Next 2Y10.02%
EPS Next 3Y10.08%
ZWS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendZWS 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
ZWS Dividend Payout.ZWS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ZWS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ZWS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ZURN ELKAY WATER SOLUTIONS C

NYSE:ZWS (3/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 44.43 +0.64 (+1.46%)

43.79

-0.25 (-0.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners92.15%
Inst Owner Change-4.46%
Ins Owners2.4%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap7.34B
Revenue(TTM)1.70B
Net Income(TTM)198.00M
Analysts76
Price Target56.25 (28.45%)
Short Float %3.54%
Short Ratio5.16
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.94%
Yearly Dividend0.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.35%
DP32.27%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-20
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.15%
Min EPS beat(2)4.94%
Max EPS beat(2)7.36%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.41%
Min EPS beat(4)4.94%
Max EPS beat(4)15.51%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)8.39%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)8.93%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)7.86%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.87%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.54%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.81%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.21%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.6%
PT rev (1m)7.19%
PT rev (3m)9.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.89%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.81
Fwd PE 26.13
P/S 4.33
P/FCF 23.17
P/OCF 21.17
P/B 4.58
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.97
EPS(TTM)1.52
EY3.47%
EPS(NY)1.68
Fwd EY3.83%
FCF(TTM)1.89
FCFY4.32%
OCF(TTM)2.07
OCFY4.72%
SpS10.12
BVpS9.57
TBVpS-0.16
PEG (NY)2.81
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.09
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.39%
ROE 12.35%
ROCE 11.92%
ROIC 9.05%
ROICexc 10.33%
ROICexgc 44.74%
OM 17.01%
PM (TTM) 11.68%
GM 45.1%
FCFM 18.67%
ROA(3y)5.89%
ROA(5y)6.21%
ROE(3y)9.83%
ROE(5y)25.79%
ROIC(3y)7.99%
ROIC(5y)7.53%
ROICexc(3y)8.8%
ROICexc(5y)8.31%
ROICexgc(3y)37.39%
ROICexgc(5y)30.7%
ROCE(3y)10.53%
ROCE(5y)9.91%
ROICexgc growth 3Y47.22%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.13%
ROICexc growth 3Y39.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.22%
OM growth 3Y21.19%
OM growth 5Y0.12%
PM growth 3Y34.36%
PM growth 5Y7.82%
GM growth 3Y7.49%
GM growth 5Y2.66%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 1.57
Debt/EBITDA 1.31
Cap/Depr 33.71%
Cap/Sales 1.76%
Interest Coverage 8.51
Cash Conversion 91.86%
Profit Quality 159.9%
Current Ratio 3.13
Quick Ratio 2.07
Altman-Z 4.73
F-Score8
WACC10.42%
ROIC/WACC0.87
Cap/Depr(3y)27.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)25.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.54%
Profit Quality(3y)178.63%
Profit Quality(5y)169.29%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.75%
EPS 3Y15.75%
EPS 5Y-3.16%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
EPS Next Y10.24%
EPS Next 2Y10.02%
EPS Next 3Y10.08%
EPS Next 5Y10.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.26%
Revenue growth 3Y9.78%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.89%
Sales Q2Q%9.85%
Revenue Next Year6.21%
Revenue Next 2Y5.67%
Revenue Next 3Y5.62%
Revenue Next 5Y5.84%
EBIT growth 1Y11.78%
EBIT growth 3Y33.05%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.78%
EBIT Next Year34.59%
EBIT Next 3Y14.98%
EBIT Next 5Y14.38%
FCF growth 1Y16.53%
FCF growth 3Y52.43%
FCF growth 5Y4.24%
OCF growth 1Y18.06%
OCF growth 3Y52.87%
OCF growth 5Y3.02%

ZURN ELKAY WATER SOLUTIONS C / ZWS Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ZWS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ZWS.


What is the valuation status for ZWS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to ZURN ELKAY WATER SOLUTIONS C (ZWS). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ZURN ELKAY WATER SOLUTIONS C?

ZURN ELKAY WATER SOLUTIONS C (ZWS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of ZURN ELKAY WATER SOLUTIONS C (ZWS) stock?

The financial health rating of ZURN ELKAY WATER SOLUTIONS C (ZWS) is 8 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ZURN ELKAY WATER SOLUTIONS C?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ZURN ELKAY WATER SOLUTIONS C (ZWS) is expected to grow by 10.24% in the next year.