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WATR.L

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Water Intelligence plc · Industrials · United Kingdom · $79M · Avg Vol: $121K/d

87
StockRank
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Q
56
V
50
M
79
P/E (TTM)
16.4x
ROE
7.7%
D/E
0.5x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Water Intelligence has value V55 and momentum M67 with an 8.4% upward revision, but quality at Q56 misses the all-three-above-60 path, and a positive revision is not an accepted corroborating signal, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Water Intelligence plc is a leading multinational provider of non-invasive leak detection and remediation services, operating primarily through its American Leak Detection (ALD) franchise brand. The company benefits from a highly defensive, recurring revenue model driven by escalating global water scarcity and aging municipal infrastructure. Its competitive moat is sustained by proprietary acoustic and infrared technologies, alongside a dual corporate-and-franchise growth strategy across the US and UK.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (GBP)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue40.3M52.7M56.1M61.5M66.8M13.5%66.8M73.6M78.3M8.3%
EPS (GBp)26.6715.1418.6919.8721.20-5.6%21.1323.7526.3011.4%
Shares17.4M17.4M17.4M17.4M16.9M-2.9%16.8M
Debt8.5M15.4M14.3M22.3M24.6M30.4%24.6M
Equity38.2M40.3M44.1M48.0M50.4M7.1%
Op CF4.5M6.6M8.4M9.2M10.3M22.9%10.3M
Inv CF-6.5M-6.7M-11.0M-9.0M-2.1M
Fin CF14.5M-0.4M-7.9M-2.7M-7.8M
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PRICE (1Y)+14.2%
4.044.234.424.624.81Jul 16Aug 6Aug 27
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$4.64
RSI (14)
71.1
52W High
$4.87
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
56
ROIC
8.0%50.0
ROE
7.7%45.6
GP/Assets
52.1%93.8
Op. Margin
8.1%52.0
FCF/Assets
0.8%32.6
Piotroski
891.3
Int. Cover
4.8x36.5
D/E Ratio
0.48x42.0
Current Ratio
1.31x31.0
Value
50
P/E (TTM)
16.4x59.4
EV/EBITDA
9.0x64.2
P/FCF
59.5x19.8
P/B
1.6x58.8
P/S
0.9x66.7
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
79
52W High %
95%89.4
RS 6M
15%83.1
SMA 50/200
1.07x70.8
EPS Rev 4W
+3.2%79.3
EPS Rev 12W
+11.8%91.2
EPS Improve
+69%61.4
Q Growth
38%66.5

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$79M
P/E (Forward)
9.7x
Gross Margin
89.6%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
WATR.LWater Intelligence plc(you)$79M87Strong Buy
CTG.LChristie Group plc$56M97Strong Buy
KGH.LKnights Group Holdings plc$194M85Strong Buy
KEYS.LKeystone Law Group plc$248M89Strong Buy
VNET.LVianet Group plc$25M82Strong Buy
FRAN.LFranchise Brands plc$399M87Strong Buy
MHA.LMha Plc$513M80Buy
JSG.LJohnson Service Group PLC$726M92Strong Buy
AQUA.OLAqualis ASA$125M46Hold
SFT.LSoftware Circle plc$82M36Hold

Peer medians: ROE 11.7% · P/E 21.4x · Gross margin 36.5%

Water Intelligence plc (WATR.L): Stock Score Summary

Water Intelligence plc (WATR.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 87/100 based on Quality (56/100), Value (50/100), and Momentum (79/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Water Intelligence has value V55 and momentum M67 with an 8.4% upward revision, but quality at Q56 misses the all-three-above-60 path, and a positive revision is not an accepted corroborating signal, so stage one fails.

Water Intelligence plc is a leading multinational provider of non-invasive leak detection and remediation services, operating primarily through its American Leak Detection (ALD) franchise brand. The company benefits from a highly defensive, recurring revenue model driven by escalating global water scarcity and aging municipal infrastructure. Its competitive moat is sustained by proprietary acoustic and infrared technologies, alongside a dual corporate-and-franchise growth strategy across the US and UK.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$4.64
Market Cap$79M
P/E (TTM)16.43
P/E (Forward)9.75
Price/Book1.57
Return on Equity7.7%
Return on Invested Capital8.0%
Debt/Equity0.48x
Gross Margin89.6%
Operating Margin8.1%
Revenue Growth8.7%
Free Cash Flow$1M

Water Intelligence plc operates in the Specialty Business Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Water Intelligence plc’s (WATR.L) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Water Intelligence plc (WATR.L) is 87/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (56), Value (50), and Momentum (79) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Water Intelligence plc have an economic moat?
Water Intelligence plc (WATR.L) has a Quality factor score of 56/100. 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 Water Intelligence plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Water Intelligence plc (WATR.L) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 87/100. 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 Water Intelligence plc in?
Water Intelligence plc (WATR.L) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Business Services industry (United Kingdom).