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Mueller Water ProductsMWA -0.71%91 Cash Ratio is 1.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates MWA with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.07 (Fairly Valued). Among 3,035 Industrial Products companies, Mueller Water Products ranks better than 84.28% on this metric.
Mueller Water Products has a Cash Ratio of 1.80. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mueller Water Products's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MWA'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 1.18 Max: 3.38
Current: 1.8
During the past 13 years, Mueller Water Products's highest Cash Ratio was 3.38. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 1.18.
MWA's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 84.28% of 3035
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.52
vs MWA: 1.80
Mueller Water Products (NYSE:MWA) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
* 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Mueller Water Products's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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.
Mueller Water Products Cash Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Mueller Water Products's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mueller Water Products's Cash Ratio 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.
Mueller Water Products (MWA) has a Cash Ratio of 1.80 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Mueller Water Products and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, Mueller Water Products' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 3.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #477 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Mueller Water Products' Cash Ratio too high?
Mueller Water Products' current Cash Ratio of 1.80 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 3.38. The Industrial Products industry median Cash Ratio is 0.52. Mueller Water Products' value of 1.80 is 246.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #477 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mueller Water Products has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mueller Water Products' Cash Ratio compare to MIR and KAI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #477 out of 3035 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Mueller Water Products in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.52. Mueller Water Products' value of 1.80 is 246.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Mueller Water Products' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 3.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 0.52, Mueller Water Products 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 Cash Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cash Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.52, based on 3,035 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mueller Water Products's current Cash Ratio of 1.80 is 246.2% 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 Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Mueller Water Products and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mueller Water Products's current Cash Ratio is 1.80, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mueller Water Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mueller Water Products (MWA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.07, compared to a current price of $26.41 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.80, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 246.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.52. Mueller Water Products' overall GF Score™ is 91/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mueller Water Products (MWA), the current Cash Ratio is 1.80 as of Mar. 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 Mueller Water Products (MWA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mueller Water Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.41 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.07.
GuruFocus considers Mueller Water Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MWA:
Cash Ratio: 1.80 (53% above median its 10-year median of 1.18)
GF Value™: $25.07 vs. price of $26.41 (5.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 246.2% above the Industrial Products median (#477 of 3035)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MWA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mueller Water Products Inc is a U.S.-based company that manufactures and sells products and services used in the transmission, distribution, and measurement of water. The company operates in two segments: Water Flow Solutions and Water Management Solutions. The Water Flow Solutions segment, which derives maximum revenue for the company, includes products like iron gate valves, specialty valves, and service brass products. Water Management Solutions' portfolio includes fire hydrants, repair and installation, natural gas, metering, leak detection, and pressure management and control products and solutions. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States and the rest from Canada and other international locations.
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