A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
A.O. Smith manufactures a broad lineup of water heaters, boilers, and water treatment products. The company has two reporting segments: North America (80% of sales) and rest of world (20% of sales)...
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 16.09 (historical range: 14.57–79.53, median: 22.76), placing it at the 6th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 2.12 (range: 1.98–5.82, 5th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 11.64 (range: 11.12–76.40, 1th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16), A.O. Smith Corporation's P/E ratio has contracted by 36% over the observed period (from an average of 34.8 to 22.1).
A.O. Smith Corporation trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 16.09 | 22.76 | 6th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 2.12 | 3.25 | 5th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.64 | 17.15 | 1th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 7.94% | 4.28% | 96th | cheap relative to its history |
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) Valuation & P/E History
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Household Appliances industry currently trading at $59.22 with a market capitalization of $8.1 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for AOS based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 16.09 is below the historical median of 22.76, placing AOS at the 6th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 2.12 compares to a median of 3.25.
AOS Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows A.O. Smith Corporation's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether AOS is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests AOS is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for A.O. Smith Corporation.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is AOS Overvalued or Undervalued?
A.O. Smith Corporation trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 4 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive AOS is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full AOS analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.AOS trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.