Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) — Stock Score Summary

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 86/100 based on Quality (82/100), Value (25/100), and Momentum (64/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Watts Water is a high-moat compounder with exceptional pricing power and regulatory switching costs. The massive structural shift toward supply chain localization is driving a domestic manufacturing renaissance, with new gigafactories and regional industrial hubs requiring advanced, compliant water flow and conservation systems, creating an asymmetric demand tailwind for Watts' premium product portfolio.

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. manufactures and sells products and systems for water quality, water safety, water flow control, and drainage solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial applications. It is a global leader in water solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of established brands and engineered products that meet stringent safety and efficiency standards. The company is an essential supplier in the water infrastructure and building materials sectors, benefiting from regulatory tailwinds and demand for sustainable water management.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$319.83
Market Cap$10.4B
P/E (TTM)28.83
P/E (Forward)24.21
Price/Book5.18
Return on Equity18.9%
Return on Invested Capital19.3%
Debt/Equity14.55
Gross Margin49.2%
Operating Margin19.7%
Revenue Growth21.4%
Dividend Yield0.7%
Free Cash Flow$184M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Watts Water Technologies, Inc.’s (WTS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) is 86/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (82), Value (25), and Momentum (64) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Watts Water Technologies, Inc. have an economic moat?
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) has a Quality factor score of 82/100. 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 Watts Water Technologies, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 86/100. 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 Watts Water Technologies, Inc. in?
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry (United States).
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