Flowserve Corporation (FLS) — Stock Score Summary

Flowserve Corporation (FLS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 81/100 based on Quality (71/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Flowserve is a premier manufacturer of highly engineered pumps, valves, and seals. It is uniquely positioned at the intersection of two powerful themes: the global LNG infrastructure buildout (driven by European energy decoupling) and the nearshoring of chemical and industrial manufacturing. Flowserve's massive installed base generates highly recurring, high-margin aftermarket services, providing a resilient, high-ROIC cash flow stream that fits our quality compounder criteria.

Flowserve Corporation is a leading global provider of fluid motion and control products and services, including pumps, valves, seals, and automation solutions. Its extensive product portfolio, global manufacturing and service footprint, and specialized engineering expertise create a strong competitive advantage in critical industrial applications. Flowserve is a key supplier for essential infrastructure across the energy, chemical, water, and general industries, known for its reliable and high-performance flow control solutions.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$75.97
Market Cap$9.6B
P/E (TTM)27.73
P/E (Forward)16.35
Price/Book4.35
Return on Equity17.1%
Return on Invested Capital14.3%
Debt/Equity82.90
Gross Margin35.5%
Operating Margin13.4%
Revenue Growth-6.7%
Dividend Yield1.2%
Free Cash Flow$460M

Flowserve Corporation operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flowserve Corporation’s (FLS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Flowserve Corporation (FLS) is 81/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (71), Value (37), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Flowserve Corporation have an economic moat?
Flowserve Corporation (FLS) has a Quality factor score of 71/100. 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 Flowserve Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Flowserve Corporation (FLS) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 81/100. 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 Flowserve Corporation in?
Flowserve Corporation (FLS) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry (United States).