Is Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) Overvalued?
We dive into why Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) could be considered overvalued on 2026-07-23, based on AAII’s Value Score and Grade.Michael Rose
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COMPANY SUMMARY
Watts Water Technologies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, supplies products and solutions that manage and conserve the flow of fluids and energy into, through, and out of buildings in the commercial, industrial, and residential markets. The company offers residential and commercial flow control and protection products, including backflow preventers, water pressure regulators, temperature and pressure relief valves, thermostatic mixing valves, leak detection and protection products, commercial washroom solutions, hydration solutions, and emergency safety products and equipment for plumbing and hot water applications. It also provides heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and gas products comprising commercial, institutional, and industrial boilers; water heaters and heating solutions; hydronic and electric heating systems for under-floor radiant applications; custom heat and hot water solutions; hydronic pump groups for boiler manufacturers and alternative energy control packages; and flexible stainless-steel connectors for natural and liquid propane gas in commercial food service and residential applications. In addition, the company offers drainage and water re-use products, such as drainage products, engineered rainwater harvesting solutions for commercial, industrial, marine, and residential applications; connected roof drain systems; and water quality products, including point-of-use and point-of-entry, closed loop, cooling tower, and other water applications for commercial, marine, and residential applications. It sells its products to plumbing, heating, and mechanical wholesale distributors and dealers; original equipment manufacturers; specialty product distributors; and do-it-yourself and retail chains, as well as wholesalers and private label accounts in the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. Watts Water Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts.
Commentary & Analysis
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Why Watts Water Technologies, Inc.’s (WTS) Stock Is Up 5.08%
As of Thursday, June 25, Watts Water Technologies, Inc.’s WTS share price has surged by 5.08%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Cynthia McLaughlin
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Why Watts Water Technologies, Inc.’s (WTS) Stock Is Up 8.45%
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Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | WTS | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $11,546.2 | $3,906.4 | 79% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 33.5 | 45.1 | 39% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 81.0% | 73.3% | 50% |
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| Float (Mil) | 27.1 | 57.0 | 34% |
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| Beta | 1.13 | 1.11 | 67% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 184 | 154 | 44% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
32.5% | 78.1% | 70% |
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| Growth | WTS | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | 10.1% | 5.5% | 58% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | 24.4% | 9.7% | 79% |
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| EPS (5yr) | 24.8% | 11.5% | 75 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | 16.7% | 1.3% | 90% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | 97.4% | (16.5%) | 99% |
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Next Fiscal Year |
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| # of Estimates | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Current EPS | $3.337 | $12.081 | $13.195 | |
| Month Ago EPS | $3.322 | $11.974 | $13.068 | |
| # Rev Up | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| # Rev Down | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | $3.305 | $11.704 | $12.735 | |
| Year/Year Chg | 12.4% | 18.8% | 37.5% | |
| Financials | WTS | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $2,558 | $2,162 | 64% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | $366 | $133 | 75% |
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| EPS (TTM) | $10.937 | $1.100 | 95% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $365 | $236 | 67% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $38 | $3 | 68% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $305 | $392 | 54% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $11,591 | $4,027 | 76% |
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| Valuation | WTS | Industry Median |
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| P/B | 5.51 | 2.62 | 80% |
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| P/E | 31.6 | 27.9 | 70% |
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| Dividend Yield | 0.7% | 0.3% | 64% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | 1.3 | 1.5 | 53% |
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| Ratios | WTS | Industry Median |
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| Gross Margin | 49.2% | 31.4% | 61% |
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| Net Margin | 14.3% | 6.5% | 72% |
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| ROA | 13.5% | 4.5% | 92% |
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| ROE | 18.9% | 9.6% | 78% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 28.7% | 51.8% | 20% |
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| F-Score | 7 | 5 | 84% |
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Passing Stock Screens
As of 7/31/2026, from a list of 60 stock screening strategies,
FACTOR STRATEGY
P/E Relative Screen
Factors: Value, Earnings Estimates
A screen that looks at the relationship of a stock's price-earnings ratio to that of the industry and market.
| Performance Since Inception: | 13.7% |
| +/- S&P 500: | +6.2 |
