MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:MWA - US6247581084 - Common Stock
23.17 USD
-0.04 (-0.17%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to MWA. MWA was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making MWA a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. MWA is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MWA was profitable.
MWA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years MWA 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years MWA 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
MWA has a Return On Assets of 8.62%. This is in the better half of the industry: MWA outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 16.05%, MWA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.46% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of MWA (12.41%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MWA is in line with the industry average of 10.24%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.41%) for MWA is above the 3 year average (9.01%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.62% | ||
| ROE | 16.05% | ||
| ROIC | 12.41% |
ROA(3y)5.96%
ROA(5y)5.54%
ROE(3y)12.59%
ROE(5y)11.83%
ROIC(3y)9.01%
ROIC(5y)8.58%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of MWA (10.67%) is better than 76.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MWA has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 17.69%, MWA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.31% of the companies in the same industry.
MWA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MWA has a Gross Margin of 35.14%. This is in the better half of the industry: MWA outperforms 63.08% of its industry peers.
MWA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.67% | ||
| GM | 35.14% |
OM growth 3Y8.95%
OM growth 5Y2.64%
PM growth 3Y11.63%
PM growth 5Y5.99%
GM growth 3Y2.66%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MWA is still creating some value.
MWA has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
MWA has an Altman-Z score of 4.29. This indicates that MWA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.29, MWA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
MWA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.61. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MWA would need 2.61 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MWA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.61. This is in the better half of the industry: MWA outperforms 72.31% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48 indicates that MWA is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.48, MWA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC9.09%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.86 indicates that MWA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.86, MWA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.56 indicates that MWA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.56, MWA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MWA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 35.05%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, MWA shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 20.76% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.05%
EPS 3Y31.97%
EPS 5Y20.76%
EPS Q2Q%72.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%9.36%
3.2 Future
MWA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.06% yearly.
MWA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.06% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.45%
EPS Next 2Y7.06%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.63%
Revenue Next 2Y4.06%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
MWA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.69.
MWA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MWA is cheaper than 70.77% of the companies in the same industry.
MWA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.51.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.31, which indicates a correct valuation of MWA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MWA is valued a bit cheaper than 64.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.98, MWA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MWA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MWA is cheaper than 63.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MWA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MWA is cheaper than 63.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
MWA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.09
PEG (5Y)0.85
EPS Next 2Y7.06%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.21%, MWA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
MWA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.87.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.21, MWA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.21% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MWA has a limited annual growth rate of 4.69%.
MWA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MWA has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.69%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years18
5.3 Sustainability
27.77% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MWA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
MWA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP27.77%
EPS Next 2Y7.06%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:MWA (11/19/2025, 2:57:43 PM)
23.17
-0.04 (-0.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.44%
Inst Owner Change-2.99%
Ins Owners0.81%
Ins Owner Change-4.57%
Market Cap3.62B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)149.10M
Analysts74
Price Target29.24 (26.2%)
Short Float %2.12%
Short Ratio2.53
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.21% |
Yearly Dividend0.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.69%
DP27.77%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.05%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.5%
Max EPS beat(2)8.59%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.36%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.5%
Max EPS beat(4)28.03%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)35.64%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)25.31%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)20.28%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.47%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.15%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.61%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.85%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.53%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.31 | ||
| P/S | 2.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.09 | ||
| P/B | 3.9 | ||
| P/tB | 6.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.42 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY5.65%
EPS(NY)1.42
Fwd EY6.13%
FCF(TTM)1.11
FCFY4.77%
OCF(TTM)1.44
OCFY6.22%
SpS8.94
BVpS5.94
TBVpS3.41
PEG (NY)2.09
PEG (5Y)0.85
Graham Number13.24
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.62% | ||
| ROE | 16.05% | ||
| ROCE | 16.62% | ||
| ROIC | 12.41% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.55% | ||
| ROICexgc | 25.65% | ||
| OM | 17.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.67% | ||
| GM | 35.14% | ||
| FCFM | 12.38% |
ROA(3y)5.96%
ROA(5y)5.54%
ROE(3y)12.59%
ROE(5y)11.83%
ROIC(3y)9.01%
ROIC(5y)8.58%
ROICexc(3y)10.84%
ROICexc(5y)10.33%
ROICexgc(3y)17.57%
ROICexgc(5y)17.96%
ROCE(3y)12.07%
ROCE(5y)11.49%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.33%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.3%
OM growth 3Y8.95%
OM growth 5Y2.64%
PM growth 3Y11.63%
PM growth 5Y5.99%
GM growth 3Y2.66%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.61 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 102.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 41.2 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 115.96% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.29 |
F-Score8
WACC9.09%
ROIC/WACC1.37
Cap/Depr(3y)79.39%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.1%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.88%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.05%
EPS 3Y31.97%
EPS 5Y20.76%
EPS Q2Q%72.73%
EPS Next Y8.45%
EPS Next 2Y7.06%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%9.36%
Revenue Next Year4.63%
Revenue Next 2Y4.06%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y23.48%
EBIT growth 3Y15.24%
EBIT growth 5Y9.12%
EBIT Next Year54.9%
EBIT Next 3Y21.24%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y410.03%
FCF growth 3Y26.75%
FCF growth 5Y100.55%
OCF growth 1Y167.02%
OCF growth 3Y15.08%
OCF growth 5Y20.89%
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A / MWA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MWA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MWA.
What is the valuation status of MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of MWA stock?
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) is 17.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.9.
What is the earnings growth outlook for MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) is expected to grow by 8.45% in the next year.