Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Mueller Water Products Inc - Series A (MWA) - $25.81 as of 11/5/2025 12:44:56 PM EST
Total Score
13 out of 30
Safety Score
49 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for MWA
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for MWA
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for MWA
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for MWA
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for MWA (49 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
Financial Details for MWA
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | MWA |
| Company Name | Mueller Water Products Inc - Series A |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of essential products and services for water transmission, distribution, and metering, catering to municipal and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company plays a crucial role in modernizing water infrastructure across North America, delivering innovative solutions that significantly improve water management efficiency. With a strong commitment to sustainability and a diverse array of products, Mueller Water Products is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for effective water solutions driven by regulatory pressures and environmental challenges. |
| Sector Name | INDUSTRIALS |
| Industry Name | SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY |
| Most Recent Quarter | 6/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 11/6/2025 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 25.81 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 13.57 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 11/5/2025 12:44:56 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 1,031,964 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,066,569 |
| 52-Week High | 28.43 |
| 52-Week Low | 21.18 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 21.86% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 27.30 |
| Industry PE | 41.48 |
| Sector PE | 45.60 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 22.42 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 10.84 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 47.05 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 74.81 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 3.86 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 2.38 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 5.95 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 4.36 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 4.91 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 8.59 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.87 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 110.37 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 16.25 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 2 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 156,294,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 4,033,948,140 |
| Institutional Ownership | 103.61% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 11/10/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0670 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.0700 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.27 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 1.04% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.28 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 21 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.46% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.71% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 4.63% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 4.75% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 4.99% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 7.81% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 28.51% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 10.00% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 35.56% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 0.94 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.93 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 0.97 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 149,100,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 115,900,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 85,500,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 6.60% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 6.31% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 19.60% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 372,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 309,900,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 160,300,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -77,800,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -138,800,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 448,700,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 446,700,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 449,800,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.64 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.67 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 810,100,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 711,500,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 929,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 172,900,001 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 1.11 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 191,400,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 61,400,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.00 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.03 |
| MACD Signal | 0.03 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 23.93 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 25.48 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 27.02 |
| Beta | 1.17 |
| RSI | 48.45 |
| 50-Day SMA | 24.90 |
| 150-Day SMA | 18.62 |
| 200-Day SMA | 16.79 |
System |
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| Modified | 11/4/2025 4:44:28 AM EST |