Stock Analysis
Pentair plcPNR
P/E 13.09×· 5Y range 11.98–30.67×· bottom 4% of history
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery)
AnalystsHold22 analystsP/E 13.1× sits at the 4th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 5% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, cheap valuation
Strengths
- Quality100
- Profitability72
Risks
- Growth38
Mixed business trading cheap — priced for skepticism.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 8/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓ROE 17.4% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓P/E 13.1× at bottom 4% of 5-year history
What's happening with PNR
Profile
Strong earnings quality, valuation and moat; growth lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation90/100 · Strong
- P/E vs own history (4th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (8.0%)25/25
- P/S (2.1x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (12.4x)20/25
- Growth38/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (2.6%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (4.3%)6/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (4.6%)6/25
- Fwd implied growth (16.5%)20/25
- Profitability72/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (11.8%)12/25
- ROE (17.4%)20/25
- Net margin (16.2%)20/25
- Operating margin (20.3%)20/25
- Financial Health60/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (2.92)18/25
- Current ratio (1.45)12/25
- Interest coverage (7.0x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 25%)12/25
- Quality100/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (8/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-2.53)25/25
- FCF conversion (103%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 3.2%)25/25
- Moat76/100 · Strong
- ROIC >12% years (5/10 yrs)13/25
- Median gross margin (36.1%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 10.7%)25/25
About Pentair plc
Pentair is a global leader in the water treatment industry, with 10,000 employees and a presence in 25 countries. Show more
Its business is organized into three segments: pool, water technologies, and flow. The company offers a wide range of water solutions, including energy-efficient swimming pool equipment, filtration solutions, and commercial and industrial pumps. Pentair generated approximately $4.2 billion in revenue in 2025.
Headquarters: LONDON, X0 · Employees: 9,000 · 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
90A+P/E (TTM)12.9xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 12.0x–30.7x · 4th pct
P/FCF11.2xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield8.0%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.6%–8.1% · 99th pct
P/S (TTM)2.09xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.6x–4.6x · 16th pct
EV/EBIT12.4xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 11.2x–25.4x · 3rd pct
EV/Sales2.5xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E11.0xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.24xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.58B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.99%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio26.0%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
72B+ROIC11.8%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE17.4%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA9.5%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin16.2%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin20.3%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin41.3%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin16.8%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin15.9%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
38DRevenue CAGR2.6%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR4.3%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)4.6%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth16.5%C
Grade C: MedAnalyst 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)-4.8%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income5.4%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.9%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
60BAltman Z-Score2.92C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.45xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.67xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage7.0xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment2.5yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT2.1xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.47xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.05xD
Grade D: ThinCash 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-2.53A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion103.3%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability3.2%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue2.0%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.59xC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fishman Robert P Filed | Fishman Robert P | Tax withholding | -1073 | |
Fishman Robert P Filed | Fishman Robert P | Tax withholding | -747 | |
Fishman Robert P Filed | Fishman Robert P | Gift | +79.2K | |
Fishman Robert P Filed | Fishman Robert P | Gift | -79229 | |
Fishman Robert P Filed | Fishman Robert P | Grant / award | +13.2K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hensley Jennifer M Filed | Hensley Jennifer M | Tax withholding | -59 | |
Hausmann Heather M. Filed | Hausmann Heather M. | Tax withholding | -74 | |
Brazis Nicholas J. Filed | Brazis Nicholas J. | Tax withholding | -159 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
76B+ROIC >12% Years5/10 yrsC
Grade C: ModerateShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)36.1%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor10.7%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$4.08
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.58
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$23.49
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$1.76B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$91.80M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$1.67B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$3.75B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability2.27xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$8.38B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.05B
Grade B: MarketPrice 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: Pentair plc (PNR)
Pentair plc meets 8 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 2.92 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out. Beneish M-Score of -2.53 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Pentair plc converts about 17% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~2.5 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- At a valuation score of 90/100, PNR trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 12.9).
See how PNR ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all PNR moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | Regular | 53.37 | +2.41% | 2.35 |
| Oct 15 | After-hours | 53.45 | +2.57% | 2.48 |
| Sep 25 | Regular | 53.82 | +1.48% | 2.01 |
| Sep 24 | Regular | 52.95 | -4.16% | -4.13 |
| Sep 24 | After-hours | 53.08 | -3.93% | -3.85 |
Frequently Asked Questions about PNR
What is the current Pentair plc (PNR) stock price?
PNR is trading at $53.44 at the last market close, down 0.02% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks PNR pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is PNR stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Pentair plc's financial health at 60/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is PNR stock overvalued?
Pentair plc trades at a trailing P/E of 12.9 and our valuation score rates it 90/100 (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 Pentair plc report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for PNR. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Pentair plc operate in?
Pentair plc operates in the Industrials sector, within the Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Pentair plc do?
Pentair is a global leader in the water treatment industry, with 10,000 employees and a presence in 25 countries.
About Pentair plc (PNR) Stock
Pentair plc (PNR) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) industry. As of the latest update, Pentair plc is trading at $53.44, down 0.02% on the day with a market capitalization of $8.4 billion. The financial health score for PNR is 60/100, which indicates good 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 PNR stock.
PNR Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Pentair plc (PNR) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time PNR 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 PNR with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Pentair plc across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 60/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for PNR.
- Sector peers: Compare PNR against 4 other industrials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is PNR a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Pentair plc (PNR) as an investment. The financial health score of 60/100 suggests good 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.Pentair plc (PNR) 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.