Flowserve Corporation (FLS) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-09-25 to 2026-09-23)
Flowserve Corp is a manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. It develops precision-engineered flow control equipment to monitor movement and protect cust...
Flowserve Corporation (FLS) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 28.04 (historical range: 14.29–32.00, median: 25.09), placing it at the 76th percentile — above its historical average, P/S ratio of 2.13 (range: 1.14–2.57, 83th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 27.86 (range: 12.78–31.43, 90th percentile).
Flowserve Corporation trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 28.04 | 14.29 | 25.09 | 32.00 | 76th | above its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 2.13 | 1.14 | 1.79 | 2.57 | 83th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 27.86 | 12.78 | 19.52 | 31.43 | 90th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.10 | 30th | above its historical average |
Flowserve Corporation (FLS) Valuation & P/E History
Flowserve Corporation (FLS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Pumps & Pumping Equipment industry currently trading at $77.18 with a market capitalization of $9.8 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for FLS based on 500 data points covering 2024-09-25 to 2026-09-23. The P/E ratio of 28.04 is above the historical median of 25.09, placing FLS at the 76th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 2.13 compares to a median of 1.79.
FLS Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Flowserve 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 FLS 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 FLS 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 Flowserve Corporation.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is FLS Overvalued or Undervalued?
Flowserve Corporation trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 83 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive FLS 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 FLS analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.FLS trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.