FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:FLS • US34354P1057
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-1.99 (-2.7%)
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This FLS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FLS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FLS was profitable.
- FLS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years FLS has been profitable.
- Of the past 5 years FLS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.07%, FLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 15.80%, FLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- FLS has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.92%. This is in the better half of the industry: FLS outperforms 79.39% of its industry peers.
- FLS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.54%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.06%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (10.92%) for FLS is above the 3 year average (9.54%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.07% | ||
| ROE | 15.8% | ||
| ROIC | 10.92% |
ROA(3y)4.95%
ROA(5y)4.29%
ROE(3y)13.18%
ROE(5y)11.37%
ROIC(3y)9.54%
ROIC(5y)7.7%
1.3 Margins
- FLS has a better Profit Margin (7.32%) than 64.89% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FLS has grown nicely.
- FLS's Operating Margin of 13.09% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FLS outperforms 64.12% of its industry peers.
- FLS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- FLS has a Gross Margin of 34.60%. This is in the better half of the industry: FLS outperforms 60.31% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FLS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.32% | ||
| GM | 34.6% |
OM growth 3Y34.38%
OM growth 5Y6.17%
PM growth 3Y11.94%
PM growth 5Y18.6%
GM growth 3Y7.93%
GM growth 5Y2.07%
2. FLS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- FLS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- FLS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for FLS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for FLS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- FLS has an Altman-Z score of 4.16. This indicates that FLS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of FLS (4.16) is better than 67.94% of its industry peers.
- FLS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.62. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FLS would need 3.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- FLS's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.62 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FLS outperforms 61.07% of its industry peers.
- FLS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating FLS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- FLS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.70. This is in the lower half of the industry: FLS underperforms 69.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.16 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC10.25%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.03 indicates that FLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of FLS (2.03) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.50 indicates that FLS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- FLS has a Quick ratio of 1.50. This is in the better half of the industry: FLS outperforms 64.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.5 |
3. FLS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 32.75% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.76% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.87% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.75%
EPS 3Y49.47%
EPS 5Y15.51%
EPS Q2Q%18.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.76%
Revenue growth 3Y9.37%
Revenue growth 5Y4.87%
Sales Q2Q%-6.66%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, FLS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.50% on average per year.
- FLS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.83%
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
EPS Next 5Y11.5%
Revenue Next Year4.84%
Revenue Next 2Y5.52%
Revenue Next 3Y5.17%
Revenue Next 5Y5.13%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. FLS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.01, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FLS.
- FLS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FLS is cheaper than 76.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.64), we can say FLS is valued slightly cheaper.
- FLS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.15.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FLS is valued cheaper than 81.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- FLS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.36, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FLS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FLS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.99% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- FLS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- FLS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- FLS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.45% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
5. FLS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FLS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.04%.
- FLS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.13.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.04, FLS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.04% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FLS has a limited annual growth rate of 1.21%.
- FLS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- FLS pays out 31.66% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- FLS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP31.66%
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
FLS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
71.65
-1.99 (-2.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Industry Strength58.39
Industry Growth55.28
Earnings (Last)04-29 2026-04-29/amc
Earnings (Next)07-27 2026-07-27/amc
Inst Owners101.34%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change6%
Market Cap9.16B
Revenue(TTM)4.73B
Net Income(TTM)346.25M
Analysts82.35
Price Target95.37 (33.11%)
Short Float %3.77%
Short Ratio2.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.04% |
Yearly Dividend0.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.21%
DP31.66%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-27 2026-03-27 (0.22)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.59%
Min EPS beat(2)12%
Max EPS beat(2)17.18%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.62%
Min EPS beat(4)12%
Max EPS beat(4)18.43%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)11.48%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)17.05%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)6.95%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.58%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.1%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.01%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.31%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.74%
PT rev (1m)-1.16%
PT rev (3m)16.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.15 | ||
| P/S | 1.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.1 | ||
| P/B | 4.18 | ||
| P/tB | 15.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.31 |
EPS(TTM)3.77
EY5.26%
EPS(NY)4.73
Fwd EY6.6%
FCF(TTM)3.4
FCFY4.75%
OCF(TTM)3.96
OCFY5.52%
SpS37.01
BVpS17.15
TBVpS4.7
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)1.23
Graham Number38.1379 (-46.77%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.07% | ||
| ROE | 15.8% | ||
| ROCE | 14.72% | ||
| ROIC | 10.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.75% | ||
| OM | 13.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.32% | ||
| GM | 34.6% | ||
| FCFM | 9.2% |
ROA(3y)4.95%
ROA(5y)4.29%
ROE(3y)13.18%
ROE(5y)11.37%
ROIC(3y)9.54%
ROIC(5y)7.7%
ROICexc(3y)11.46%
ROICexc(5y)9.23%
ROICexgc(3y)20.54%
ROICexgc(5y)16.54%
ROCE(3y)12.86%
ROCE(5y)10.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y45.75%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y42.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.85%
OM growth 3Y34.38%
OM growth 5Y6.17%
PM growth 3Y11.94%
PM growth 5Y18.6%
GM growth 3Y7.93%
GM growth 5Y2.07%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.83
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.62 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 74.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.5% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.2 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.8% | ||
| Profit Quality | 125.62% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.16 |
F-Score7
WACC10.25%
ROIC/WACC1.07
Cap/Depr(3y)83.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)77.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.7%
Profit Quality(3y)128.59%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.75%
EPS 3Y49.47%
EPS 5Y15.51%
EPS Q2Q%18.06%
EPS Next Y14.83%
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y12.45%
EPS Next 5Y11.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.76%
Revenue growth 3Y9.37%
Revenue growth 5Y4.87%
Sales Q2Q%-6.66%
Revenue Next Year4.84%
Revenue Next 2Y5.52%
Revenue Next 3Y5.17%
Revenue Next 5Y5.13%
EBIT growth 1Y20.11%
EBIT growth 3Y46.97%
EBIT growth 5Y11.34%
EBIT Next Year30.78%
EBIT Next 3Y15.73%
EBIT Next 5Y14.37%
FCF growth 1Y26.33%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y11.44%
OCF growth 1Y18.95%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y10.25%
FLOWSERVE CORP / FLS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to FLS.
What is the valuation status for FLS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FLOWSERVE CORP?
FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) is expected to grow by 14.83% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) stock?
The dividend rating of FLOWSERVE CORP (FLS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 31.66%.