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Watts Water Technologies Inc (WTS)
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12/04/2025: WTS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
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Number of Analysts
9 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $292.5
1 Year Target Price $292.5
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 8 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -21.23% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 9.14B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 28.3 | 1Y Target Price 292.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 28.3 | 1Y Target Price 292.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 9 | Beta 1.23 | 52 Weeks Range 176.55 - 287.35 | Updated Date 12/4/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 176.55 - 287.35 | Updated Date 12/4/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.69% | Basic EPS (TTM) 9.68 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
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Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 13.8% | Operating Margin (TTM) 18.52% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 11.09% | Return on Equity (TTM) 17.81% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 28.3 | Forward PE 24.15 | Enterprise Value 8910852687 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.88 |
Enterprise Value 8910852687 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.88 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.79 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.22 | Shares Outstanding 27406631 | Shares Floating 27069231 |
Shares Outstanding 27406631 | Shares Floating 27069231 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.04 | Percent Institutions 101.37 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Watts Water Technologies Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Watts Water Technologies was founded in 1874 as Watts Regulator Company. Initially focused on temperature and pressure relief valves, it has evolved into a global manufacturer of products and systems that manage and conserve water and energy. Significant milestones include strategic acquisitions and expansion into diverse markets.
Core Business Areas
- Americas: Designs, manufactures, and sells products primarily for plumbing, heating, and water quality applications in North and South America.
- Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA): Offers similar products to the Americas segment, focusing on plumbing, heating, and water quality solutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
- Asia-Pacific: Supplies plumbing, heating, and water quality products to the Asia-Pacific region.
Leadership and Structure
Robert J. Pagano Jr. is the CEO. The organizational structure is divided into geographic segments (Americas, EMEA, Asia-Pacific) with centralized functional departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Backflow Preventers: Protect potable water supplies from contamination. Market share estimated at 25-30% globally. Competitors include Zurn, Apollo Valves, and Danfoss. Revenue is significant but not publicly broken out per product line.
- Mixing Valves: Regulate water temperature for safety and comfort. Market share is substantial but varies by region, approximately 20-25% in North America. Competitors include Taco, Caleffi, and Honeywell. Revenue is significant but not publicly broken out per product line.
- Water Quality Systems: Water filtration, softening, and purification solutions. The Market share varies greatly, estimated about 5-10% due to fragmented market. Competitors include Pentair, Evoqua, and Culligan.
- Smart & Connected Products: Internet-enabled water management devices and systems. Market share is growing, estimated at 10-15% in this nascent market. Competitors include Flo Technologies (Moen), Phyn (Uponor), and AquaSentry.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The water technology industry is driven by factors such as aging infrastructure, water scarcity, regulatory requirements, and increasing awareness of water quality. The industry is moderately fragmented with several large players and numerous smaller specialized companies.
Positioning
Watts Water Technologies Inc is a well-established player with a broad product portfolio and a global presence. Its competitive advantages include its strong brand reputation, extensive distribution network, and focus on innovation.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global water and wastewater treatment market is expected to reach $100 Billion+ by 2027. Watts is positioned to capture TAM in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific across multiple segments.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition
- Extensive distribution network
- Diversified product portfolio
- Global presence
- Focus on innovation and technology
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical construction markets
- Dependence on raw material prices
- Integration challenges with acquisitions
- Potential for product liability claims
Opportunities
- Growing demand for water conservation solutions
- Expansion into emerging markets
- Increased adoption of smart water technologies
- Government investment in water infrastructure
Threats
- Intense competition
- Fluctuations in currency exchange rates
- Economic downturns
- Changing regulatory landscape
- Disruptive technologies
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Xylem Inc (XYL)
- Pentair PLC (PNR)
- Mueller Water Products Inc (MWA)
Competitive Landscape
Watts Water Technologies Inc competes on product breadth, brand reputation, and distribution network. Competitors such as Xylem and Pentair have a bigger market cap and cover more solutions.
Major Acquisitions
A.R.I. Flow Control Accessories
- Year: 2014
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 67
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Watts' product portfolio in the water control and safety markets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Watts Water Technologies Inc has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by demand for water conservation and infrastructure upgrades.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in smart water technologies and acquisitions of complementary businesses.
Summary
Watts Water Technologies is a moderately strong company with a solid market presence and a diversified product portfolio. It benefits from increasing demand for water conservation and infrastructure upgrades. However, the company faces intense competition and is exposed to cyclical construction markets, and should be wary of emerging disruptive technology solutions.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, Analyst reports, Industry publications, Market research reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly. Investment decisions should be based on independent research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Watts Water Technologies Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters North Andover, MA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1986-08-01 | Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Robert J. Pagano Jr., C.M.A., CPA | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery | Full time employees 4800 | Website https://www.watts.com |
Full time employees 4800 | Website https://www.watts.com | ||
Watts Water Technologies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, supplies systems, products and solutions that manage and conserve the flow of fluids and energy into, though, and out of buildings in the commercial, industrial, and residential markets in the Americas, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. 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, 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 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 that include point-of-use and point-of-entry water filtration, conditioning, and scale prevention systems 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. Watts Water Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts.
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