Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation stock (ZWS) is currently trading at $46.21. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation PE ratio is 40.60. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.49. Analyst consensus price target for ZWS is $55.33. WallStSmart rates ZWS as Hold.
- ZWS PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- ZWS PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- ZWS intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- ZWS stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- ZWS fair value vs current price
- ZWS insider transactions and insider buying
- Is ZWS undervalued or overvalued?
- Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- ZWS Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- ZWS analyst price target and Smart Rating
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ZWS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS)
ZWS trades 52% above its Graham fair value of $33.96, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in institutional own.. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) Key Strengths (2)
92.03% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) Areas to Watch (8)
Premium valuation at 4.5x annual revenue
Premium pricing at 4.8x book value
Modest revenue growth at 9.80%
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Solid earnings growth at 14.70%
Decent profitability, keeps $12 per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 56/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 8.5/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 5.1/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Price/Sales, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.68), Price/Sales (4.49), Price/Book (4.75) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 9.80%, EPS Growth at 14.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 12.10%, Operating Margin at 15.90%, Profit Margin at 11.70%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Sales improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 12.10% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 9.80% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Market Cap) and negatives (Price/Sales, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
ZWS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
ZWS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 4.49x sits near its historical average of 3.93x (74th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 76% below its historical high of 18.81x set in Sep 2021, and 248% above its historical low of 1.29x in Aug 2012. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~3.5x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) · INDUSTRIALS › POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS
The Big Picture
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 1.7B with 10% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 11.7% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Generating 83M in free cash flow and 92M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation.
Bottom Line
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(43 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ADAMS, TODD A. Director, Chairman and CEO | Sell | -263,347 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
PETERSON, MARK W Chief Administrative Officer | Sell | -23,183 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
JAHNKE, TIMOTHY J Director | Sell | -17,900 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 4:27:27 PM
About Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation(ZWS)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS
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Zurn Water Solutions Corporation designs, acquires, manufactures, and markets water system solutions that provide and improve water quality, safety, flow control, and conservation in and around non-residential buildings. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.