Xylem Inc. (XYL) — Stock Score Summary

Xylem Inc. (XYL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 45/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (39/100), and Momentum (33/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Xylem is the global leader in water technology, offering mission-critical solutions for water transport, treatment, and testing. As multinational corporations nearshore manufacturing and build out advanced semiconductor fabs and gigafactories, water infrastructure becomes a critical, non-negotiable bottleneck. Xylem's highly sticky municipal and industrial customer base, combined with an un-copyable regulatory and technological moat, provides a compounding growth runway with immense pricing power.

Xylem Inc. is a global water technology company dedicated to solving critical water and wastewater challenges across the public utility, industrial, and residential sectors. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solutions, including pumps, treatment technologies, and analytical instrumentation. Xylem is a market leader in various segments of the water infrastructure industry, addressing global demand for water efficiency and quality.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$110.87
Market Cap$26.0B
P/E (TTM)27.41
P/E (Forward)18.08
Price/Book2.34
Return on Equity8.7%
Return on Invested Capital8.2%
Debt/Equity18.35
Gross Margin38.6%
Operating Margin12.9%
Revenue Growth2.7%
Dividend Yield1.6%
Free Cash Flow$959M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xylem Inc.’s (XYL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Xylem Inc. (XYL) is 45/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (60), Value (39), and Momentum (33) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Xylem Inc. have an economic moat?
Xylem Inc. (XYL) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. 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 Xylem Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Xylem Inc. (XYL) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 45/100. 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 Xylem Inc. in?
Xylem Inc. (XYL) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry (United States).