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Watts Water Technologies, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $11.5B · Avg Vol: $155M/d

79
StockRank
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Q
79
V
22
M
72
P/E (TTM)
31.6x
ROE
18.9%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
0.6%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Watts Water Technologies has exceptional quality Q79 and momentum M70 with a small buyback, but value at V23 is well below the calibrated floor, and insiders sold, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue2.0B2.1B2.3B2.4B7.2%2.6B2.7B2.9B8.9%
EPS7.517.858.7010.1710.6%10.7611.6112.6811.7%
Shares33.3M33.3M33.3M33.3M+0.2%27.5M
Debt147.6M298.3M197.0M197.7M10.2%305.0M
Equity1.3B1.5B1.7B2.0B16.0%
Op CF224.0M310.8M361.1M402.0M21.5%364.7M
Inv CF-22.9M-343.1M-124.7M-302.8M
Fin CF-121.7M69.0M-190.5M-96.9M
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PRICE (1Y)+3.8%
333348362377391Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$345.70
RSI (14)
37.2
52W High
$394.54
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
79
ROIC
19.3%88.7
ROE
18.9%84.7
GP/Assets
43.7%91.1
Op. Margin
19.7%86.7
FCF/Assets
6.4%72.1
Piotroski
653.9
Int. Cover
42.3x72.3
D/E Ratio
0.15x70.2
Current Ratio
2.72x78.4
Value
22
P/E (TTM)
31.6x31.1
EV/EBITDA
20.2x25.5
P/FCF
62.4x19.8
P/B
5.4x15.3
P/S
4.4x17.7
Div Yield
0.6%13.2
Momentum
72
52W High %
88%75.8
RS 6M
8%77.6
SMA 50/200
1.11x74.5
EPS Rev 4W
+1.2%90.6
EPS Rev 12W
+3.4%80.3
EPS Improve
+22%34.1
Q Growth
35%70.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$11.5B
P/E (Forward)
25.9x
Gross Margin
49.2%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
WTSWatts Water Technologies, Inc.(you)$11.5B79BUY
GGGGraco Inc.$12.9B78BUY
DCIDonaldson Company, Inc.$10.8B77BUY
AOSA. O. Smith Corporation$8.4B81STRONG BUY
IEXIDEX Corporation$16.5B80STRONG BUY
FLSFlowserve Corporation$9.3B75BUY
GNRC.MXGenerac Holdings Inc.$12.8B71BUY
NDSNNordson Corporation$16.5B76BUY
GTESGates Industrial Corporation Ltd.$6.8B79BUY
RRXRegal Rexnord Corporation$14.2B66BUY

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.6x · Gross margin 28.6%

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

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 79/100 based on Quality (79/100), Value (22/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Watts Water Technologies has exceptional quality Q79 and momentum M70 with a small buyback, but value at V23 is well below the calibrated floor, and insiders sold, so stage one fails.

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$345.70
Market Cap$11.5B
P/E (TTM)31.65
P/E (Forward)25.86
Price/Book5.42
Return on Equity18.9%
Return on Invested Capital19.3%
Debt/Equity0.15x
Gross Margin49.2%
Operating Margin19.7%
Revenue Growth21.4%
Dividend Yield0.6%
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 79/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (79), Value (22), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Watts Water Technologies, Inc. have an economic moat?
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) has a Quality factor score of 79/100. 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 Buy, based on a StockRank of 79/100. 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).