MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MWA • US6247581084
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This MWA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MWA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MWA had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year MWA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years MWA has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years MWA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- MWA's Return On Assets of 10.81% is amongst the best of the industry. MWA outperforms 87.02% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 19.60%, MWA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of MWA (13.08%) is better than 83.21% of its industry peers.
- MWA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.70%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.06%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (10.70%) for MWA is below the current ROIC(13.08%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.81% | ||
| ROE | 19.6% | ||
| ROIC | 13.08% |
ROA(3y)7.73%
ROA(5y)6.59%
ROE(3y)15.28%
ROE(5y)13.49%
ROIC(3y)10.7%
ROIC(5y)9.46%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 13.83%, MWA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MWA has grown nicely.
- MWA has a Operating Margin of 19.70%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MWA outperforms 88.55% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MWA has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.24%, MWA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MWA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.83% | ||
| GM | 37.24% |
OM growth 3Y23.85%
OM growth 5Y7.28%
PM growth 3Y29.73%
PM growth 5Y12.42%
GM growth 3Y7.64%
GM growth 5Y1.36%
2. MWA Health Analysis
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 about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- MWA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MWA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.79 indicates that MWA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.79, MWA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MWA is 2.60, which is a good value as it means it would take MWA, 2.60 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- MWA's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.60 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MWA outperforms 73.28% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that MWA is not too dependend on debt financing.
- MWA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.44 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MWA outperforms 51.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.79 |
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC10.07%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 4.02 indicates that MWA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- MWA's Current ratio of 4.02 is amongst the best of the industry. MWA outperforms 86.26% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.55 indicates that MWA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- MWA has a Quick ratio of 2.55. This is amongst the best in the industry. MWA outperforms 83.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.55 |
3. MWA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.85% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.76% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- MWA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.94%.
- MWA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.20% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.85%
EPS 3Y31.97%
EPS 5Y20.76%
EPS Q2Q%16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.94%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y8.2%
Sales Q2Q%4.57%
3.2 Future
- MWA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.69% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.81% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.41%
EPS Next 2Y9.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.12%
Revenue Next 2Y4.7%
Revenue Next 3Y3.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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 decreasing.
4. MWA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.29 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MWA.
- 70.99% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MWA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- MWA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
- MWA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.46.
- 69.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MWA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- MWA is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average 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 | 20.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 69.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MWA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MWA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MWA is cheaper than 64.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of MWA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y9.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
5. MWA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.00%, MWA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.13, MWA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.00, MWA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MWA has a limited annual growth rate of 5.03%.
- MWA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- MWA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.03%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years19
5.3 Sustainability
- MWA pays out 21.19% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of MWA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.19%
EPS Next 2Y9.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
MWA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
27.39
-0.5 (-1.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Industry Strength58.39
Industry Growth55.28
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/amc
Inst Owners102.41%
Inst Owner Change-0.28%
Ins Owners0.43%
Ins Owner Change4.52%
Market Cap4.28B
Revenue(TTM)1.44B
Net Income(TTM)199.60M
Analysts74
Price Target32.03 (16.94%)
Short Float %2.25%
Short Ratio2.97
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1% |
Yearly Dividend0.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.03%
DP21.19%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-Date02-10 2026-02-10 (0.07)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.12%
Min EPS beat(2)9.04%
Max EPS beat(2)11.2%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.5%
Max EPS beat(4)11.2%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)25.68%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)23.77%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)20.37%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.06%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.06%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.37%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.34%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.46%
PT rev (1m)3.52%
PT rev (3m)13.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.46 | ||
| P/S | 2.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.92 | ||
| P/B | 4.21 | ||
| P/tB | 6.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.87 |
EPS(TTM)1.35
EY4.93%
EPS(NY)1.57
Fwd EY5.73%
FCF(TTM)1.11
FCFY4.06%
OCF(TTM)1.45
OCFY5.29%
SpS9.23
BVpS6.51
TBVpS3.96
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)0.98
Graham Number14.0627 (-48.66%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.81% | ||
| ROE | 19.6% | ||
| ROCE | 17.88% | ||
| ROIC | 13.08% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 28.43% | ||
| OM | 19.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.83% | ||
| GM | 37.24% | ||
| FCFM | 12.04% |
ROA(3y)7.73%
ROA(5y)6.59%
ROE(3y)15.28%
ROE(5y)13.49%
ROIC(3y)10.7%
ROIC(5y)9.46%
ROICexc(3y)13.84%
ROICexc(5y)11.87%
ROICexgc(3y)21.76%
ROICexgc(5y)19.51%
ROCE(3y)14.63%
ROCE(5y)12.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y25.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.84%
ROICexc growth 3Y29.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.23%
OM growth 3Y23.85%
OM growth 5Y7.28%
PM growth 3Y29.73%
PM growth 5Y12.42%
GM growth 3Y7.64%
GM growth 5Y1.36%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.78
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.6 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 109.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 56.88 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | 87.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.79 |
F-Score8
WACC10.07%
ROIC/WACC1.3
Cap/Depr(3y)82.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.13%
Profit Quality(3y)108.89%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.85%
EPS 3Y31.97%
EPS 5Y20.76%
EPS Q2Q%16%
EPS Next Y11.41%
EPS Next 2Y9.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.94%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y8.2%
Sales Q2Q%4.57%
Revenue Next Year5.12%
Revenue Next 2Y4.7%
Revenue Next 3Y3.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y20.1%
EBIT growth 3Y29.62%
EBIT growth 5Y16.07%
EBIT Next Year31.25%
EBIT Next 3Y13.27%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y24.14%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y18.83%
OCF growth 1Y23.45%
OCF growth 3Y61.25%
OCF growth 5Y9.34%
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A / MWA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MWA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to MWA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) stock?
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MWA stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) is 20.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.21.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MWA stock?
The dividend rating of MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC-A (MWA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.19%.