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XYLEM INC (XYL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:XYL - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US98419M1009 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

142.65  -0.83 (-0.58%)

After market: 142.65 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall XYL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated XYL against 128 industry peers in the Machinery industry. XYL has an average financial health and profitability rating. While showing a medium growth rate, XYL is valued expensive at the moment.


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.
XYL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

XYL has a Return On Assets (5.46%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
XYL's Return On Equity of 8.47% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. XYL outperforms 47.66% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of XYL (6.92%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for XYL is below the industry average of 10.71%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.46%
ROE 8.47%
ROIC 6.92%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of XYL (10.74%) is better than 74.22% of its industry peers.
XYL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
XYL has a better Operating Margin (13.28%) than 63.28% of its industry peers.
XYL's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
XYL has a Gross Margin of 37.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: XYL outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
XYL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.28%
PM (TTM) 10.74%
GM 37.81%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

XYL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.57 indicates that XYL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
XYL's Altman-Z score of 4.57 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. XYL outperforms 74.22% of its industry peers.
XYL has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.36. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as XYL would need 2.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
XYL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.36) than 73.44% 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 72.66% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF 2.36
Altman-Z 4.57
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC9.51%
XYL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFXYL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.90 indicates that XYL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
XYL has a Current ratio of 1.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: XYL outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.43 indicates that XYL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of XYL (1.43) is better than 61.72% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.9
Quick Ratio 1.43
XYL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesXYL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

XYL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.37%, which is quite good.
XYL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.22% yearly.
Looking at the last year, XYL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.98% 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)15.37%
EPS 3Y19.95%
EPS 5Y7.22%
EPS Q2Q%15.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.98%
Revenue growth 3Y18.12%
Revenue growth 5Y10.28%
Sales Q2Q%6.09%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.50% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.45% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.27%
EPS Next 2Y10.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
EPS Next 5Y9.5%
Revenue Next Year3.22%
Revenue Next 2Y4.02%
Revenue Next 3Y4.52%
Revenue Next 5Y5.45%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
XYL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesXYL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
XYL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesXYL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.15 indicates a quite expensive valuation of XYL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, XYL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.28% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
XYL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.48.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 27.47, which means the current valuation is very expensive for XYL.
61.72% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than XYL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.04, XYL is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.15
Fwd PE 27.47
XYL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsXYL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

66.41% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than XYL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
XYL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. XYL is more expensive than 63.28% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 41.13
EV/EBITDA 20.64
XYL Per share dataXYL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates XYL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of XYL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.36
PEG (5Y)4.31
EPS Next 2Y10.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

XYL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%.
XYL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.91.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, XYL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

XYL pays out 39.55% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of XYL is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP39.55%
EPS Next 2Y10.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
XYL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendXYL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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 (8/8/2025, 8:13:13 PM)

After market: 142.65 0 (0%)

142.65

-0.83 (-0.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Inst Owners97%
Inst Owner Change-0.73%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change1.48%
Market Cap34.71B
Analysts79.23
Price Target158.26 (10.94%)
Short Float %0.9%
Short Ratio1.88
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%
Yearly Dividend1.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.36%
DP39.55%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date05-29 2025-05-29 (0.4)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.45%
Min EPS beat(2)6.98%
Max EPS beat(2)7.92%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.98%
Max EPS beat(4)7.92%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.96%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)9.17%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)9.46%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.91%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.91%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.99%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.11%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.71%
PT rev (1m)1.74%
PT rev (3m)3.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.15
Fwd PE 27.47
P/S 3.98
P/FCF 41.13
P/OCF 28.36
P/B 3.13
P/tB 71.87
EV/EBITDA 20.64
EPS(TTM)4.58
EY3.21%
EPS(NY)5.19
Fwd EY3.64%
FCF(TTM)3.47
FCFY2.43%
OCF(TTM)5.03
OCFY3.53%
SpS35.87
BVpS45.51
TBVpS1.98
PEG (NY)3.36
PEG (5Y)4.31
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.46%
ROE 8.47%
ROCE 7.78%
ROIC 6.92%
ROICexc 7.51%
ROICexgc 32.93%
OM 13.28%
PM (TTM) 10.74%
GM 37.81%
FCFM 9.67%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y5.31%
ROICexcg 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 2.36
Debt/EBITDA 1.11
Cap/Depr 66.32%
Cap/Sales 4.35%
Interest Coverage 18.4
Cash Conversion 70.67%
Profit Quality 89.98%
Current Ratio 1.9
Quick Ratio 1.43
Altman-Z 4.57
F-Score8
WACC9.51%
ROIC/WACC0.73
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)15.37%
EPS 3Y19.95%
EPS 5Y7.22%
EPS Q2Q%15.6%
EPS Next Y9.27%
EPS Next 2Y10.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
EPS Next 5Y9.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.98%
Revenue growth 3Y18.12%
Revenue growth 5Y10.28%
Sales Q2Q%6.09%
Revenue Next Year3.22%
Revenue Next 2Y4.02%
Revenue Next 3Y4.52%
Revenue Next 5Y5.45%
EBIT growth 1Y23.43%
EBIT growth 3Y21.85%
EBIT growth 5Y8.97%
EBIT Next Year44.03%
EBIT Next 3Y19.53%
EBIT Next 5Y13.03%
FCF growth 1Y136.42%
FCF growth 3Y41.3%
FCF growth 5Y8.72%
OCF growth 1Y113.61%
OCF growth 3Y32.52%
OCF growth 5Y8.33%