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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS)

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) 3-star rating from Upturn Advisory
$46.08
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Profit since last BUY31.58%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/14/2025: ZWS (3-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY since 133 days. Simulated Profits (31.58%). Updated daily EoD!

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 3 star rating for performance

Moderate Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.

Number of Analysts

2 star rating from financial analysts

8 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $49.57

1 Year Target Price $49.57

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$49.57 Target price
52w Low $27.62
Current$46.08
52w High $50.03

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 52.64%
Avg. Invested days 64
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.95B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 43.59
1Y Target Price 49.57
Price to earnings Ratio 43.59
1Y Target Price 49.57
Volume (30-day avg) 8
Beta 0.83
52 Weeks Range 27.62 - 50.03
Updated Date 11/13/2025
52 Weeks Range 27.62 - 50.03
Updated Date 11/13/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.75%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.09

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-28
When After Market
Estimate 0.39
Actual 0.43

Profitability

Profit Margin 11.59%
Operating Margin (TTM) 17.22%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 6.38%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11.76%

Valuation

Trailing PE 43.59
Forward PE 29.15
Enterprise Value 8342400837
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.79
Enterprise Value 8342400837
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.79
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.03
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.91
Shares Outstanding 167350818
Shares Floating 148435155
Shares Outstanding 167350818
Shares Floating 148435155
Percent Insiders 11.78
Percent Institutions 92.82

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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation was formed in 2023 through the merger of Zurn Water Solutions and Elkay Manufacturing. Zurn itself dates back to 1900. The merger created a leading provider of water management solutions.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Water Management: Provides a comprehensive range of sustainable water solutions, including specification drainage, water control, and water safety & hygiene.
  • Drinking Water: Offers a diverse portfolio of drinking water products, including bottle filling stations, water coolers, and fountains for commercial and residential use.
  • Plumbing: Provides a range of plumbing products.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Todd Adams is the CEO. The company operates with a functional organizational structure across its various business units.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Sensor Faucets: Touchless faucets that promote hygiene and water conservation. Competitors include Sloan Valve, Chicago Faucets, and American Standard. Market share is estimated at 20% for sensor faucets in the commercial sector.
  • Bottle Filling Stations: Elkay EZH2O bottle filling stations are popular for their convenience and hygiene. Competitors include Halsey Taylor, Oasis, and Filtrine. Market share is estimated at 40% for bottle filling stations in schools and public spaces.
  • Drainage Systems: Zurn provides pre-engineered drainage systems, custom drainage systems and a range of drainage products. Competitors include ACO, Josam Company and Watts Water Technologies. Market share is estimated at 25% for industrial drainage systems.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The water solutions industry is driven by increasing awareness of water conservation, infrastructure modernization, and public health concerns.

Positioning

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is positioned as a leading provider of integrated water solutions, offering a broad portfolio of products and services. They are known for innovation and sustainability.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for water management and drinking water solutions is estimated to be $20 billion. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions has roughly 5% market share and is positioned to grow by acquisition.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Broad product portfolio
  • Strong brand reputation (Zurn and Elkay)
  • Focus on innovation and sustainability
  • Extensive distribution network
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Integration challenges from the merger
  • Exposure to cyclical construction markets
  • Dependence on key suppliers
  • Price competition in certain product categories

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for water-efficient products
  • Infrastructure upgrades and replacements
  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Acquisition of complementary businesses
  • Increased focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Increased competition from global players
  • Fluctuations in raw material costs
  • Changes in government regulations
  • Disruptive technologies

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Watts Water Technologies (WTS)
  • A. O. Smith (AOS)
  • Xylem (XYL)

Competitive Landscape

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions has a broad product portfolio and a strong brand reputation, but faces competition from larger, more diversified players.

Major Acquisitions

Just Manufacturing

  • Year: 2023
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 94
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded stainless steel sink offering and gained access to new markets.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth can be assessed from available financial data. The growth should be accelerating because of the merger between Zurn and Elkay.

Future Projections: Future projections can be found in analyst reports and investor presentations.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include product innovation, expansion into new markets, and sustainability programs. Recent acquisitions are another way to grow.

Summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation has a solid position in the water solutions market, driven by its broad product portfolio and sustainability focus. The integration of Zurn and Elkay presents both opportunities and challenges. The company should focus on leveraging its strengths and capitalize on growing demand for water-efficient products. Economic downturns and increasing competition from global players could affect future performance.

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  • Market Research Reports

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About Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Milwaukee, WI, United States
IPO Launch date 2012-03-29
CEO & Chairman Mr. Todd A. Adams
Sector Industrials
Industry Pollution & Treatment Controls
Full time employees 2500
Full time employees 2500

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation engages in design, procurement, manufacture, and marketing of water management solutions in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It offers water dispensing and filtration products, such as filtered bottle filling stations, water fountains and water dispensers, and filtered faucets under the Elkay and Halsey Taylor brand names; filtered units including water filters; and water safety and control products, such as backflow preventers, fire system valves, pressure reducing valves, thermostatic mixing valves, PEX pipings, fittings, and installation tools under the Zurn and Wilkins brand names. It also provides flow systems products comprising point drains, hydrants, fixture carrier systems, and chemical drainage systems; and oil and grease interceptors and separators, acid neutralization systems, and remote monitoring systems under the Zurn, Green Turtle, and Wade brands. In addition, it offers sensor-operated flush valves under the AquaSense, Aquaflush, and AquaVantage brands; heavy-duty commercial faucets under the AquaSpec brand; flush valves and faucets under the Hydro X Power brands; water conserving fixtures under the EcoVantage and Zurn One brands; stainless steel, quartz, fireclay-ceramic, and cast iron sinks under the Elkay brand name; stainless steel sinks and plumbing fixtures under the Just brand; restroom partition systems and lockers under the Hadrian brand name; and hand dryers. The company offers its products to institutional, commercial, waterworks, and residential end markets through independent sales representatives, plumbing wholesalers, and industry-specific distributors in the waterworks, foodservice, industrial, janitorial, sanitation, and sitework industries. The company was formerly known as Zurn Water Solutions Corporation and changed its name to Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation in July 2022. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation was founded in 1891 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.