Stock Analysis
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class AWTS
P/E 31.03×· 5Y range 18.56–46.04×· top 19% of history
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products
AnalystsHold16 analystsP/E 31.0× sits at the 81st percentile of its 5.048596851471594-year history.
Cash covers 164% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
High quality, but expensive
Strengths
- Financial Health100
- Quality89
Risks
- Valuation37
Excellent business. Weak entry price.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 7/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 11.3 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 17.5% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Interest coverage 23.0× — debt well covered
What's happening with WTS
Profile
Strong financial health, earnings quality, moat, profitability and growth; valuation lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation37/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (81th pct)0/25
- FCF yield (2.9%)5/25
- P/S (4.4x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (23.0x)12/25
- Growth77/100 · Strong
- Revenue CAGR (7.7%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (19.8%)20/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (20.1%)25/25
- Fwd implied growth (20.0%)20/25
- Profitability80/100 · Strong
- ROIC (19.7%)20/25
- ROE (17.5%)20/25
- Net margin (14.3%)20/25
- Operating margin (19.1%)20/25
- Financial Health100/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (11.27)25/25
- Current ratio (2.66)25/25
- Interest coverage (23.0x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (Net cash)25/25
- Quality89/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-2.39)20/25
- FCF conversion (91%)22/25
- Margin stability (σ 3.4%)25/25
- Moat88/100 · Strong
- ROIC >12% years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Median gross margin (42.4%)20/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 5.0%)18/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠P/E 31.0× at top 19% of 5-year history
About Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A
Watts Water Technologies Inc is a U. Show more
S.-based company that provides safety, energy efficiency, and water conservation products. Its product portfolio includes residential and commercial flow control products, which are sold for plumbing and hot water applications; HVAC and gas products, including commercial boilers, water heaters, heating solutions, etc.; drainage and water reuse products, including drainage products and engineered rainwater-harvesting solutions; and water quality products, including point-of-use and point-of-entry water filtration, conditioning, and scale prevention systems. Its products are marketed through brands like Watts, Apex, Bradley, Nexa, and others. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the Americas, followed by Europe and the APMEA region.
Headquarters: NORTH ANDOVER, MA · Employees: 5,700 · 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
37DP/E (TTM)31.0xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 18.6x–46.0x · 81st pct
P/FCF33.4xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield2.9%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 1.7%–5.6% · 22nd pct
P/S (TTM)4.45xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 2.1x–4.9x · 95th pct
EV/EBIT23.0xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 13.2x–30.4x · 86th pct
EV/Sales4.3xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E25.9xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio5.44xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.77C
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 Yield0.63%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio19.2%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
80AROIC19.7%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE17.5%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA13.4%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin14.3%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin19.1%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin48.9%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin13.1%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin12.1%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
77B+Revenue CAGR7.7%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR19.8%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)20.1%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 Growth20.0%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)-1.5%B
Grade B: FlatShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income6.6%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
100A+Altman Z-Score11.27A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio2.66xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.47xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage23.0xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt RepaymentNet CashA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBITNet CashA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.10xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt1.64xA
Grade A: CoveredCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
89APiotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.39A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion91.0%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability3.4%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue1.8%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.93xC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Melhem Elie Filed | Melhem Elie | SellOpen market sale | -1096 | |
Noonan Joseph T Filed | Noonan Joseph T | SellOpen market sale | -1466 | |
Noonan Joseph T Filed | Noonan Joseph T | SellOpen market sale | -1266 | |
Noonan Joseph T Filed | Noonan Joseph T | SellOpen market sale | -918 | |
Noonan Joseph T Filed | Noonan Joseph T | SellC | -3650 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Noonan Joseph T Filed | Noonan Joseph T | Gift | +3.6K | |
Noonan Joseph T Filed | Noonan Joseph T | BuyC | +3.6K | |
HORNE TIMOTHY P Filed | HORNE TIMOTHY P | Gift | -3650 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
88AROIC >12% Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)42.4%A
Grade A: DurableMedian 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 Floor5.0%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$11.50
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$10.42
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$65.58
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$211.80M
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$347.90M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$-136.10MA
Grade A: Net CashTotal Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$2.19B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability3.87xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$11.91B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.13B
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 16, 2026
Key Insights: Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A (WTS)
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 11.27 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.39 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Company is effectively debt-free after netting cash.
See how WTS ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all WTS moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7 | Regular | 347.77 | -4.05% | -4.76 |
| Oct 7 | After-hours | 348.26 | -3.92% | -4.60 |
Frequently Asked Questions about WTS
What is the current Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A (WTS) stock price?
WTS is trading at $356.70 at the last market close, up 0.46% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks WTS pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is WTS stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A's financial health at 100/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is WTS stock overvalued?
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A trades at a trailing P/E of 31.0 and our valuation score rates it 37/100 (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 Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for WTS. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A operate in?
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A operates in the Industrials sector, within the Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A do?
Watts Water Technologies Inc is a U.
About Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A (WTS) Stock
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A (WTS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products industry. As of the latest update, Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A is trading at $356.70, up 0.46% on the day with a market capitalization of $11.9 billion. The financial health score for WTS is 100/100, 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 WTS stock.
WTS Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time WTS stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
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- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 100/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for WTS.
- Sector peers: Compare WTS against 6 other industrials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is WTS a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A (WTS) as an investment. The financial health score of 100/100 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.Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A (WTS) 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.