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Mueller Water Products (MWA)

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$25.92
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Upturn Advisory Summary

10/24/2025: MWA (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Below Average Performance

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Number of Analysts

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6 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $28.5

1 Year Target Price $28.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$28.5 Target price
52w Low $21.18
Current$25.92
52w High $28.43

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 36.93%
Avg. Invested days 79
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.05B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 27.57
1Y Target Price 28.5
Price to earnings Ratio 27.57
1Y Target Price 28.5
Volume (30-day avg) 6
Beta 1.17
52 Weeks Range 21.18 - 28.43
Updated Date 10/24/2025
52 Weeks Range 21.18 - 28.43
Updated Date 10/24/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.02%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.94

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Profitability

Profit Margin 10.67%
Operating Margin (TTM) 19.64%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 9.21%
Return on Equity (TTM) 17.33%

Valuation

Trailing PE 27.57
Forward PE 18.52
Enterprise Value 4156664973
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.9
Enterprise Value 4156664973
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.9
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.98
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.82
Shares Outstanding 156293515
Shares Floating 154491451
Shares Outstanding 156293515
Shares Floating 154491451
Percent Insiders 1.61
Percent Institutions 103.38

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Mueller Water Products

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Mueller Water Products traces its roots back to 1857 with the founding of H. Mueller Manufacturing Company. It has evolved through acquisitions and organic growth to become a leading provider of water infrastructure products and services.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Infrastructure: Manufactures and sells valves, hydrants, pipe repair products, and related equipment used in the transmission, distribution, and measurement of water. This segment caters to municipal water systems, fire protection, and industrial applications.
  • Technologies: Offers technologically advanced products and services, including leak detection, pipe condition assessment, and pressure management solutions.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Mueller Water Products is led by a team of experienced executives. The organizational structure is designed to support its two main business segments.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Echologics Leak Detection: Echologics provides acoustic-based leak detection services and technologies for water distribution networks. Competitors include Itron, Badger Meter. Market share in leak detection is difficult to pinpoint precisely but Echologics is a significant player in North America.
  • Hydro-Guard Automatic Flushing Systems: Hydro-Guard systems automatically flush water distribution lines to remove stagnant water and improve water quality. Competitors include Singer Valve and other valve manufacturers. Market share is difficult to estimate due to the fragmented nature of the valve market.
  • Resilient Seated Gate Valves: Resilient Seated Gate Valves are used for on/off control and isolation. Competitors include American Flow Control, Clow Valve Company. These are standard products in the infrastructure market.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The water infrastructure industry is characterized by aging infrastructure, increasing water scarcity, and stricter regulations. Demand is driven by the need for replacement, upgrades, and expansion of water systems.

Positioning

Mueller Water Products is a well-established player in the water infrastructure market with a strong brand reputation and a broad product portfolio. Its competitive advantages include its technological expertise and extensive distribution network.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global water infrastructure market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Mueller Water Products is positioned to capture a share of this market through its product offerings and services.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand reputation
  • Broad product portfolio
  • Established distribution network
  • Technological expertise

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on municipal spending
  • Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
  • Potential for product liability claims

Opportunities

  • Increasing demand for water infrastructure upgrades
  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Development of innovative products and services
  • Acquisitions of complementary businesses

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Competition from lower-cost manufacturers
  • Changes in regulations
  • Disruptive technologies

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Xylem (XYL)
  • Badger Meter (BMI)
  • Itron (ITRI)

Competitive Landscape

Mueller Water Products competes on product quality, innovation, and customer service. It faces competition from larger players like Xylem and smaller niche providers.

Major Acquisitions

Singer Valve

  • Year: 2023
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 147
  • Strategic Rationale: Expands Mueller Water Products's portfolio of water control solutions and strengthens its presence in the municipal water market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Past growth is dependent on economic trends and spending on infrastructure.

Future Projections: Future growth is based on analyst estimates, which require a data provider to access.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include strategic acquisitions and product development efforts.

Summary

Mueller Water Products is a solid player in the water infrastructure market, benefitting from increasing demand for upgrades and replacements. Its strong brand and established network are key strengths. However, it faces risks from economic cycles and competition. Strategic acquisitions and innovation are crucial for future growth.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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About Mueller Water Products

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Atlanta, GA, United States
IPO Launch date 2006-05-26
CEO & Director Ms. Marietta Edmunds Zakas J.D.
Sector Industrials
Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery
Full time employees 3400
Full time employees 3400

Mueller Water Products, Inc. manufactures and markets products and services for the transmission, distribution, and measurement of water used by municipalities, and the residential and non-residential construction industries in the United States, Israel, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Water Flow Solutions and Water Management Solutions. The Water Flow Solutions segment provides valves for water systems, such as iron gate, butterfly, tapping, check, knife, plug, and ball valves, which are used to control distribution and transmission of potable water and non-potable water, as well as in water transmission or distribution, water treatment facilities, or industrial applications. It also offers service brass products. The Water Management Solutions segment offers dry-barrel and wet-barrel fire hydrants for water infrastructure development; fire protection systems, and water infrastructure repair and replacement projects; pipe repair products, such as couplings, grips, and clamps used to repair leaks; residential, fire protection, and commercial water metering products and systems; water leak detection and pipe condition assessment products and services; machines and tools for tapping, drilling, extracting, installing, and stopping-off; gas valve products for use in gas distribution systems; and intelligent water solutions, including pressure control valves, advanced pressure management, network analytics, event management, and date logging. It sells its products under the Canada Valve, Centurion, Ez-Max, Hydro Gate, Hydro-Guard, HYMAX, HYMAX VERSA, Jones, Krausz, Milliken, Mueller Systems, Mueller, Pratt, Pratt Industrial, Repamax, Repaflex, Singer, Echologics, Echoshore, ePulse, Hersey, LeakFinderRT, Sentryx, and U.S. Pipe Valve and Hydrant brands. The company was founded in 1857 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.