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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation(ZWS)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ZWS
10/08/2026: ZWS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is a specialized manufacturer of water management and drinking water products for non-residential and residential markets. Its business is anchored by a high-margin, recurring revenue model driven by essential maintenance and replacement parts. The company's primary growth story centers on increasing global demand for water safety and sustainable infrastructure, supported by a strong specification-driven market position. Key risks include cyclical exposure to the commercial building sector, commodity cost fluctuations, and the necessity of effectively managing post-merger integration. It may best suit long-term investors seeking exposure to water infrastructure, with the dividend yield providing additional appeal for income-focused portfolios.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers moderate growth through market share gains and sustainability trends but lacks the exponential growth profile of tech peers. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Momentum investors may favor the stock when it exhibits a clear uptrend supported by strong earnings reports. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation is often tied to building cycle expectations, requiring careful entry points. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The company provides a reliable dividend stream supported by recurring aftermarket sales. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While the business model is stable, the stock remains sensitive to cyclical construction market volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock is sensitive to macroeconomic data regarding the construction sector. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Shares are priced based on projected growth in water infrastructure spending. |
| Competition risk (plumbing & water products) | Medium / high | The company faces stiff competition from established plumbing firms for project specifications. |
| Business quality | Strong | The high recurring revenue base from aftermarket parts provides structural business quality. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Dividends are reliable but not the primary driver of total return for many growth-oriented investors. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Success depends on effectively integrating business lines and realizing planned synergies. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -5.97% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/08/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 7.71B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 28.87 | 1Y Target Price 58 |
Price to earnings Ratio 28.87 | 1Y Target Price 58 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 889.1K shares | Beta 0.83 | 52 Weeks Range 42.86 - 54.88 | Updated Date 10/08/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 42.86 - 54.88 | Updated Date 10/08/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.88% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.61 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Water Management | Plumbing fixtures, valves, and flow control products for commercial and municipal buildings. | This is the core of the company, making money from the essential plumbing parts in buildings. |
| Drinking Water Solutions | Water coolers, filtration systems, and the popular ezH2O bottle filling stations. | High-margin product line benefiting from the trend toward healthier, plastic-free hydration. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 28.87 | Forward PE 22.88 | Enterprise Value 7.94B | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.32 |
Enterprise Value 7.94B | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.32 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.45 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.85 | Shares Outstanding 165.86M | Shares Floating 147.02M |
Shares Outstanding 165.86M | Shares Floating 147.02M | ||
Percent Insiders 11.62 | Percent Institutions 92.57 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters 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 2600 | Website https://www.zurnelkay.com |
Full time employees 2600 | Website https://www.zurnelkay.com | ||
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, and thermostatic mixing valves under the Zurn and Wilkins brand names. The company 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 Aquaflush, AquaSense, 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. Further, 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 1900 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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