Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) — Stock Score Summary

Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 56/100 based on Quality (75/100), Value (50/100), and Momentum (16/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Badger Meter is an exceptional quality business (Q-score 75) with a strong moat in smart water metering and flow instrumentation. It is a prime beneficiary of municipal infrastructure upgrades and localization, but its very low momentum (M-score 13) suggests waiting for a better entry point.

Badger Meter, Inc. manufactures and markets products that measure and control the flow of liquids, primarily water meters and related flow instrumentation, including smart water solutions. It is a leading global provider in flow measurement technologies, especially for water utilities, benefiting from proprietary technology and strong brand recognition. This focused niche player is at the forefront of the digital transformation of water management and utility infrastructure.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$127.97
Market Cap$3.6B
P/E (TTM)29.02
P/E (Forward)24.68
Price/Book5.41
Return on Equity19.6%
Return on Invested Capital22.3%
Gross Margin41.4%
Operating Margin17.4%
Revenue Growth-9.0%
Dividend Yield1.3%
Free Cash Flow$141M

Badger Meter, Inc. operates in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Badger Meter, Inc.’s (BMI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) is 56/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (75), Value (50), and Momentum (16) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Badger Meter, Inc. have an economic moat?
Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) has a Quality factor score of 75/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Badger Meter, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 56/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Badger Meter, Inc. in?
Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry (United States).
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