MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS MWA
- Market cap
- $3.4B
- P/E
- 15.1×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 7.52 | 10.84 | 8.47 | 8.85 | 6.64 | 11.77 | 9.90 | 10.74 | 13.49 | 21.35 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 14.20 | 14.02 | 12.83 | 12.26 | 12.71 | 17.37 | 14.60 | 16.62 | 26.28 | 28.58 |
High Price
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| 3,900 | 2,600 | 2,700 | 3,100 | 3,100 | 3,400 | 3,600 | 3,200 | 3,400 | 3,500 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 801 | 826 | 916 | 968 | 964 | 1,111 | 1,247 | 1,276 | 1,315 | 1,430 |
Revenue
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| 33.59% | 32.43% | 31.65% | 33.15% | 34.04% | 32.27% | 29.20% | 29.75% | 34.91% | 36.14% |
Gross Margin
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| 69 | 79 | 96 | 82 | 94 | 95 | 99 | 109 | 163 | 254 |
EBT
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| 8.66% | 9.50% | 10.45% | 8.48% | 9.76% | 8.54% | 7.90% | 8.54% | 12.43% | 17.78% |
EBT Margin
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| 64 | 123 | 106 | 64 | 72 | 70 | 77 | 86 | 116 | 192 |
Net Income
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| 40 | 42 | 44 | 53 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 66 | 47 |
Depreciation
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| 4.96 | 5.16 | 5.79 | 6.13 | 6.11 | 7.01 | 7.93 | 8.16 | 8.43 | 9.14 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 0.40 | 0.77 | 0.67 | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 0.55 | 0.74 | 1.23 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 0.71 | 0.37 | 0.84 | 0.59 | 0.89 | 0.99 | 0.33 | 0.70 | 1.53 | 1.40 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.19) | (0.25) | (0.30) | (0.53) | (0.43) | (0.39) | (0.35) | (0.27) | (0.30) | (0.30) |
Capex/Sh
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| 0.52 | 0.12 | 0.54 | 0.05 | 0.46 | 0.60 | (0.02) | 0.43 | 1.23 | 1.10 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 2.60 | 3.06 | 3.57 | 3.75 | 4.06 | 4.39 | 4.25 | 4.55 | 5.20 | 6.28 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 161 | 160 | 158 | 158 | 158 | 158 | 157 | 156 | 156 | 156 |
Shares
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| 31.38 | 16.71 | 16.97 | 27.41 | 22.59 | 33.82 | 20.96 | 22.87 | 29.73 | 20.58 |
PE Ratio
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| 2.53 | 2.49 | 1.96 | 1.83 | 1.70 | 2.17 | 1.30 | 1.54 | 2.57 | 2.79 |
PS Ratio
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| 4.83 | 4.21 | 3.18 | 2.99 | 2.56 | 3.47 | 2.42 | 2.76 | 4.18 | 4.07 |
PB Ratio
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| 2.89 | 2.64 | 2.07 | 2.11 | 1.95 | 2.37 | 1.54 | 1.77 | 2.68 | 2.81 |
EV/Sales
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| 27.78 | 110.63 | 22.26 | 249.18 | 25.80 | 27.77 | (87.53) | 47.54 | 20.47 | 26.27 |
EV/FCF
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| 115 | 59 | 133 | 93 | 140 | 157 | 52 | 109 | 239 | 219 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (31) | (40) | (48) | (84) | (67) | (62) | (55) | (42) | (47) | (47) |
Capex
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| 83 | 20 | 85 | 8 | 73 | 95 | (2) | 67 | 192 | 172 |
FCF
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| 427 | 529 | 518 | 388 | 426 | 434 | 439 | 488 | 600 | 739 |
Working Cap'
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| 484 | 481 | 445 | 446 | 448 | 447 | 447 | 447 | 450 | 452 |
Total Debt
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| 289 | 119 | 98 | 270 | 239 | 219 | 300 | 287 | 140 | 20 |
Net Debt
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| 420 | 490 | 565 | 592 | 641 | 695 | 669 | 712 | 810 | 982 |
Sh' Equity
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| 5.09% | 9.71% | 8.28% | 4.85% | 5.27% | 4.83% | 5.08% | 5.69% | 7.38% | 11.03% |
ROA
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| 9.89% | 10.49% | 11.48% | 9.01% | 8.30% | 9.00% | 7.19% | 7.97% | 11.96% | 16.26% |
ROIC
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| 16.23% | 27.13% | 20.03% | 11.03% | 11.68% | 10.54% | 11.23% | 12.38% | 15.23% | 21.40% |
ROE
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MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS (MWA) key facts
- MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS (MWA) is a Specialty Industrial Machinery company in the Industrials sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended September 2025) was $1.4 billion, up 8.75% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $191.7 million, or $1.23 per share (basic), a net margin of 13.4%.
- As of September 25, 2026, MWA traded at $21.63, a market capitalization of $3.4 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 15.1× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 2.3× sales.
- MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share, a yield of 1.78%, with a payout ratio of 50.2%.
- Return on equity was 21.4% and debt-to-equity 0.40.
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS (MWA) Latest News
21 Sep
Mueller Water Products (MWA) is singled out as a 'one stock to watch' in StockStory’s snapshot, alongside two sell-rated names (Genco and Forestar). The piece highlights MWA’s improving profitability and efficiency: trailing 12-month GAAP operating margin of 19.4%, up 8.9 percentage points over five years; incremental sales in the last two years fueling earnings per share growth of about 29.2% annually, outpacing revenue gains; free cash flow margin climbed 12.1 percentage points in the same period. At $22.16 per share, MWA trades around 14.2x forward P/E. The report portrays Mueller as a durable player in water infrastructure with stronger cash generation that could fund growth, buybacks, or dividends, and invites readers to download a free in-depth analysis to decide if now is the time to buy. Improved margins and free cash flow could lift near-term investor interest.
14 Sep
Mueller Water Products exhibits solid growth characteristics backed by three key factors that point to positive stock performance ahead. Bullish growth analysis can moderately shift investor sentiment toward the stock without altering core operations.
31 Aug
Mueller Water Products (MWA) shows rising profitability and expanding free cash flow, which may draw positive investor responses due to strengthened financial metrics. Rising profitability and free cash flow improve Mueller Water Products financial metrics and market positioning without transforming core operations.
12 Aug
Mueller Water Products (MWA) Q3 2026 earnings call transcript outlines financial results, segment performance, and management outlook. Earnings call delivers financial updates and guidance that moderately affect near-term market sentiment and operations.
11 Aug
Mueller Water Products Q2 results show specialty valves and margin gains offsetting residential segment weakness. Q2 segment performance data point to moderate effects on financial results without altering core trajectory.
8 Aug
Mueller Water Products raised guidance for a second time after posting record quarterly results, though questions persist on whether valuation has already incorporated the gains. Repeated guidance increases after record results signal strong demand and execution that can materially lift revenue trajectory and investor sentiment.
Mueller Water Products Q3 earnings call highlighted financial results, operational updates and forward guidance for the company. Q3 earnings call updates on performance and outlook moderately influence market sentiment and near-term stock movement.
7 Aug
Watts stock rises 25.1% over three months on accelerating data center demand for water solutions. Accelerating data center demand points to higher orders for water infrastructure products from MWA.
6 Aug
Mueller Water Products achieved record EBITDA in Q3 2026 and raised its guidance. Record EBITDA and raised guidance point to strong results likely to boost future performance and investor views.
Mueller Water Products held Q3 2026 earnings call covering financial results, operations and outlook. Quarterly earnings calls typically provide performance updates that moderately affect near-term investor sentiment.
5 Aug
Mueller Water Products reported Q2 CY2026 sales above expectations. Sales beat may lift near-term investor sentiment and share price.
Mueller Water Products reported its third quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly results can shift short-term investor views on performance.
19 Jun
Mueller Water Products positions leak detection technology as a solution to expand capacity in stressed water systems. Leak detection focus highlights incremental product positioning without evidence of major revenue shifts.
6 Jun
Mueller Water Products upgraded guidance with margin gains from new brass foundry, potentially altering its investment case. Upgraded guidance and new brass foundry margin gains point to stronger profitability and trajectory shift for Mueller Water Products.
4 Jun
Mueller Water Products (MWA) received market rewards for execution excellence. Positive market reaction to strong execution indicates moderate influence on near-term sentiment and performance.
16 May
Mueller Water Products posted record Q2 results while advancing an acquisition strategy that could reshape its investment profile and future performance. Record quarterly results plus acquisition initiatives mark major strategic moves likely to alter company trajectory and investor sentiment.
14 May
Mueller Water Products' Q1 earnings call highlights top 5 analyst questions on performance, outlook, and strategy. Top analyst questions from Q1 earnings call provide insights into financial performance and guidance, moderately influencing investor sentiment.
13 May
Mueller Water Products (MWA) upgraded to Buy rating by analysts citing strong growth prospects, robust demand, and favorable market conditions. Analyst upgrade to Buy signals moderately positive shift in investor sentiment, potentially impacting near-term stock performance.
12 May
Mueller Water Products released highlights from its Q2 earnings call, covering financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q2 earnings highlights reveal financial performance and guidance that significantly influence stock trajectory and investor sentiment.
6 May
Mueller Water Products (MWA) released Q2 2026 earnings call transcript detailing quarterly financial results, management discussion, and forward guidance. Q2 2026 earnings transcript discloses financial performance and strategic outlook directly impacting MWA's valuation and investor sentiment.
Mueller Water Products, Inc. released Q2 2026 earnings call summary highlighting financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q2 2026 earnings call summary discloses key financial metrics and guidance that significantly shape investor expectations and stock trajectory.
5 May
Mueller Water Products (MWA) reported Q2 earnings, analyzing key metrics for performance insights. Q2 earnings reports drive significant shifts in investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
Mueller Water Products (MWA) Q2 earnings and revenues topped analyst estimates. Beating Q2 earnings and revenue estimates indicates strong operational performance, likely driving positive investor sentiment and stock price gains.
Mueller Water Products announced second quarter 2026 results, highlighting financial performance for the period. Quarterly earnings reports reveal critical financial metrics that significantly influence stock performance and investor sentiment.
Mueller Water Products (NYSE:MWA) exceeded Q1 CY2026 expectations. Exceeding quarterly expectations moderately boosts financial performance and investor sentiment.
4 May
Mueller Water Products (MWA) faces Q1 earnings scrutiny, with expectations of revenue growth from infrastructure demand, margin pressures from costs, and updated guidance amid market uncertainties. Q1 earnings preview could moderately influence MWA's financial results and investor sentiment without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.
1 Apr
Oppenheimer states Mueller Water Products is positioned to handle risks and meet near-term expectations. Oppenheimer's positive outlook on risk handling and near-term execution moderately bolsters investor sentiment without indicating transformative changes.
29 Mar
New analyst valuation models are shifting the narrative for Mueller Water Products (MWA). Shifting analyst valuation models may noticeably influence MWA's investor sentiment and financial performance outlook.
12 Mar
Mueller Water Products (MWA) reported Q1 2026 results. Quarterly earnings reports significantly affect financial performance metrics and investor sentiment.
14 Feb
Mueller Water Products (MWA) reported better-than-expected earnings and raised its revenue guidance, reflecting strong demand and operational efficiency. The company anticipates continued growth driven by infrastructure investments and increased water utility spending. Analysts are optimistic about MWA's strategic initiatives and market positioning, which could enhance its competitive edge in the water management sector. The raised revenue guidance and strong earnings indicate significant growth potential and strategic positioning in the market.