Stock Analysis
Flowserve CorporationFLS
P/E 24.14×· 5Y range 14.29–57.35×· bottom 19% of history
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Pumps & Pumping Equipment
AnalystsBuy17 analystsP/E 24.1× sits at the 19th percentile of its 5.059548254620124-year history.
Cash covers 32% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Strong business, attractive price
Strengths
- Quality100
- Growth87
Risks
- Profitability50
High-quality business at an attractive price.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 8/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 3.1 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 16.0% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓P/E 24.1× at bottom 19% of 5-year history
What's happening with FLS
Profile
Strong earnings quality, growth and financial health; moat lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation67/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (19th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (4.6%)12/25
- P/S (1.9x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (26.9x)5/25
- Growth87/100 · Strong
- Revenue CAGR (7.5%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (28.8%)25/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (28.7%)25/25
- Fwd implied growth (42.9%)25/25
- Profitability50/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (7.9%)5/25
- ROE (16.0%)20/25
- Net margin (8.0%)13/25
- Operating margin (8.5%)12/25
- Financial Health80/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (3.15)25/25
- Current ratio (2.15)25/25
- Interest coverage (5.9x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 25%)12/25
- Quality100/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (8/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-2.64)25/25
- FCF conversion (111%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 2.8%)25/25
- Moat43/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (2/10 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (30.4%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (9/10 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 0.1%)12/25
About Flowserve Corporation
Flowserve Corp is a manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Show more
It develops precision-engineered flow control equipment to monitor movement and protect customers' materials and processes. It offers an extensive range of pumps, valves, seals, and services for several industries, including oil and gas, chemical, power generation, and water management. It has three business segments: FPD for custom engineered pumps, pre-configured industrial pumps, pump systems, mechanical seals, auxiliary systems and replacement parts and related services; and FCD for engineered-to-order and configured-to-order isolation values, control valves, valve automation products and related equipment and Eliminations and All Other.
Headquarters: IRVING, TX · Employees: 16,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
67BP/E (TTM)24.1xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 14.3x–57.4x · 19th pct
P/FCF17.8xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield4.6%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -2.4%–9.7% · 60th pct
P/S (TTM)1.93xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.9x–2.6x · 83rd pct
EV/EBIT26.9xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 12.8x–32.2x · 88th pct
EV/Sales2.2xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E16.9xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio3.85xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.17C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.24%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio20.6%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
50CROIC7.9%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE16.0%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA6.3%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin8.0%C
Grade C: AverageNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin8.5%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin33.9%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin8.9%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin8.0%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
87ARevenue CAGR7.5%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR28.8%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)28.7%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth42.9%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-3.8%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income10.8%C
Grade C: MedStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.9%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
80AAltman Z-Score3.15A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio2.15xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.47xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage5.9xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment3.9yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT4.0xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.00xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.32xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
100A+Piotroski F-Score8/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.64A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion110.8%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability2.8%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue1.6%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.79xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hudson Susan Claire Filed | Hudson Susan Claire | Grant / award | +33 | |
Klopfer Matthew Carl Filed | Klopfer Matthew Carl | Option exercise | -3010 | |
Klopfer Matthew Carl Filed | Klopfer Matthew Carl | Tax withholding | -1200 | |
Klopfer Matthew Carl Filed | Klopfer Matthew Carl | Option exercise | +3.0K | |
Hudson Susan Claire Filed | Hudson Susan Claire | Grant / award | +31 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GARRISON JOHN L JR Filed | GARRISON JOHN L JR | Grant / award | +944 | |
Johnson Cheryl H Filed | Johnson Cheryl H | Grant / award | +445 | |
CHANDY RUBY R Filed | CHANDY RUBY R | Grant / award | +82 |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
43D+ROIC >12% Years2/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)30.4%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years9/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor0.1%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$2.92
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$5.74
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$17.76
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$2.32B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$731.01M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$1.59B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$2.33B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.58xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$8.96B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.30C
Grade C: VolatilePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Flowserve Corporation (FLS)
Flowserve Corporation meets 8 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 3.15 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.64 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~3.9 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
See how FLS ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all FLS moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 | Regular | 72.49 | +4.07% | 2.39 |
| Oct 9 | After-hours | 72.28 | +3.78% | 2.24 |
| Oct 7 | Regular | 70.32 | -4.12% | -2.26 |
| Oct 7 | After-hours | 70.52 | -3.85% | -2.10 |
Frequently Asked Questions about FLS
What is the current Flowserve Corporation (FLS) stock price?
FLS is trading at $70.52 at the last market close, down 0.35% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks FLS pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is FLS stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Flowserve Corporation's financial health at 80/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is FLS stock overvalued?
Flowserve Corporation trades at a trailing P/E of 24.1 and our valuation score rates it 67/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Flowserve Corporation report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for FLS. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Flowserve Corporation operate in?
Flowserve Corporation operates in the Industrials sector, within the Pumps & Pumping Equipment industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Flowserve Corporation do?
Flowserve Corp is a manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems.
About Flowserve Corporation (FLS) Stock
Flowserve Corporation (FLS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Pumps & Pumping Equipment industry. As of the latest update, Flowserve Corporation is trading at $70.52, down 0.35% on the day with a market capitalization of $9.0 billion. The financial health score for FLS is 80/100, which indicates excellent financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for FLS stock.
FLS Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Flowserve Corporation (FLS) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time FLS stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for FLS with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Flowserve Corporation across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 80/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for FLS.
- Sector peers: Compare FLS against 6 other industrials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is FLS a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Flowserve Corporation (FLS) as an investment. The financial health score of 80/100 suggests excellent financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Flowserve Corporation (FLS) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.