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Watts Water TechnologiesFRA:W3W -2.58%93 Buyback Yield % is 0.14 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:W3W with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €233.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 627 Industrial Products companies, Watts Water Technologies ranks better than 58.53% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:W3W vs CR, GGG, GNRC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Watts Water Technologies's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Watts Water Technologies Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Watts Water Technologies's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watts Water Technologies's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Watts Water Technologies (FRA:W3W) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.14 as of Sep. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Watts Water Technologies and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, Watts Water Technologies' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.12 to 2.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #260 out of 627 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is Watts Water Technologies' Buyback Yield % too high?
Watts Water Technologies' current Buyback Yield % of 0.14 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 2.14. The Industrial Products industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Watts Water Technologies' value of 0.14 is 1300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #260 out of 627 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Watts Water Technologies has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watts Water Technologies' Buyback Yield % compare to CR and GGG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #260 out of 627 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Watts Water Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Watts Water Technologies' value of 0.14 is 1300% above this benchmark. Historically, Watts Water Technologies' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.12 to 2.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Watts Water Technologies has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 0.01, based on 627 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Watts Water Technologies's current Buyback Yield % of 0.14 is 1300% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Watts Water Technologies and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watts Water Technologies's current Buyback Yield % is 0.14, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watts Water Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watts Water Technologies (FRA:W3W) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €233.47, compared to a current price of €302.00 — trading 29.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.14, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 1300% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.01. Watts Water Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Watts Water Technologies (FRA:W3W), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.14 as of Sep. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Watts Water Technologies (FRA:W3W) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watts Water Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €302.00 is trading 29.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €233.47.
GuruFocus considers Watts Water Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:W3W:
Buyback Yield %: 0.14 (80% below median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: €233.47 vs. price of €302.00 (29.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1300% above the Industrial Products median (#260 of 627)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:W3W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watts Water Technologies Inc is a U.S.-based company that provides safety, energy efficiency, and water conservation products. Its product portfolio includes residential and commercial flow control products, which are sold for plumbing and hot water applications; HVAC and gas products, including commercial boilers, water heaters, heating solutions, etc.; drainage and water reuse products, including drainage products and engineered rainwater-harvesting solutions; and water quality products, including point-of-use and point-of-entry water filtration, conditioning, and scale prevention systems. Its products are marketed through brands like Watts, Apex, Bradley, Nexa, and others. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the Americas, followed by Europe and the APMEA region.
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