What is Mueller Water Products, Inc.'s (MWA) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) is 76/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (80), Value (47), and Momentum (44) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Mueller Water Products, Inc. have an economic moat?

Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) has a Quality factor score of 80/100. 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 financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Mueller Water Products, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 76/100. 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 Mueller Water Products, Inc. in?

Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry (United States).

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Mueller Water Products, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $3.8B · Avg Vol: $23M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

16.9x

ROE

21.7%

D/E

0.4x

Dividend %

1.2%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Mueller Water Products is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services for water infrastructure, including fire hydrants, gate valves, and smart water technology solutions. The company benefits from a strong brand legacy, extensive installed base, and critical product offerings essential for municipal water and wastewater systems, often operating under long replacement cycles. It is a specialized industrial manufacturer with a dominant position in foundational water infrastructure components and emerging smart water technologies.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	1.2B	1.3B	1.3B	1.4B	4.7%	1.5B	1.5B	1.5B	3.6%
EPS	0.49	0.55	0.74	1.23	35.9%	1.42	1.47	1.51	10.6%
Shares	155.8M	155.9M	156.2M	156.3M	+0.3%	156.1M	—	—	—
Debt	473.7M	472.1M	449.5M	451.6M	-1.6%	452.9M	—	—	—
Equity	669.3M	711.5M	810.1M	981.7M	13.6%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	52.3M	109.0M	238.8M	219.3M	61.3%	237.7M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-54.9M	-42.1M	-47.2M	-47.1M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-72.0M	-48.8M	-46.0M	-58.3M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-5.9%

SMA 50SMA 200

$23.69

RSI (14)

26.8

52W High

$30.84

From 52W High

0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

19.5%86.7

ROE

21.7%87.3

GP/Assets

30.6%78.3

Op. Margin

23.9%90.6

FCF/Assets

9.8%84.2

Piotroski

891.8

Int. Cover

16.1x61.0

D/E Ratio

0.40x45.8

Current Ratio

4.64x92.2

Value

P/E (TTM)

16.9x58.3

EV/EBITDA

10.2x58.6

P/FCF

21.2x50.8

P/B

3.3x30.5

P/S

2.5x33.4

Div Yield

1.2%30.7

Momentum

52W High %

77%52.6

RS 6M

-29%24.1

SMA 50/200

0.96x39.0

EPS Rev 4W

+2.1%57.7

EPS Rev 12W

+1.5%58.5

EPS Improve

+13%27.3

Q Growth

28%60.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$3.8B

P/E (Forward)

14.9x

Gross Margin

38.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of MWA are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
MWA	Mueller Water Products, Inc.(you)	$3.8B	76	Buy
GTES	Gates Industrial Corporation Ltd.	$6.5B	76	Buy
HLIO	Helios Technologies, Inc.	$2.4B	70	Buy
CXT	Crane NXT, Co.	$2.9B	65	Buy
FELE	Franklin Electric Co., Inc.	$4.4B	61	Hold
DCI	Donaldson Company, Inc.	$10.8B	75	Buy
AOS	A. O. Smith Corporation	$8.2B	68	Buy
EPAC	Enerpac Tool Group Corp.	$1.9B	65	Buy
GRC	The Gorman-Rupp Company	$2.0B	63	Hold
KAI	Kadant Inc.	$3.6B	47	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.6x · Gross margin 29.2%

Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA): Stock Score Summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 76/100 based on Quality (80/100), Value (47/100), and Momentum (44/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$23.69
Market Cap	$3.8B
P/E (TTM)	16.87
P/E (Forward)	14.94
Price/Book	3.34
Return on Equity	21.7%
Return on Invested Capital	19.5%
Debt/Equity	0.40x
Gross Margin	38.1%
Operating Margin	23.9%
Revenue Growth	4.1%
Dividend Yield	1.2%
Free Cash Flow	$180M

Mueller Water Products, Inc. operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mueller Water Products, Inc.’s (MWA) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) is 76/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (80), Value (47), and Momentum (44) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Mueller Water Products, Inc. have an economic moat?: Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) has a Quality factor score of 80/100. 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 Mueller Water Products, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 76/100. 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 Mueller Water Products, Inc. in?: Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry (United States).