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Mueller Water ProductsFRA:JT5 +1.34%94 Current Ratio is 4.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 3.64. GuruFocus rates FRA:JT5 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.26 (Fairly Valued). Among 3,078 Industrial Products companies, Mueller Water Products ranks better than 88.11% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Mueller Water Products's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.57.
Mueller Water Products has a current ratio of 4.57. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mueller Water Products's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:JT5'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.82 Med: 3.64 Max: 6.22
Current: 4.57
During the past 13 years, Mueller Water Products's highest Current Ratio was 6.22. The lowest was 2.82. And the median was 3.64.
FRA:JT5's Current Ratio is ranked better than 88.11% of 3078
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.96
vs FRA:JT5: 4.57
Mueller Water Products (FRA:JT5) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Mueller Water Products Current Ratio Related Terms
Mueller Water Products Current Ratio Historical Data
* 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:JT5 vs MIR, KAI, SXI: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Mueller Water Products's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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 Current Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Mueller Water Products's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mueller Water Products's Current 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 (FRA:JT5) has a Current Ratio of 4.57 as of Mar. 2026. This is 26% above median its historical median of 3.64. Over the past decade, Mueller Water Products' Current Ratio has ranged from 2.82 to 6.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #366 out of 3078 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Mueller Water Products' Current Ratio too high?
Mueller Water Products' current Current Ratio of 4.57 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 3.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.82 to a high of 6.22. The Industrial Products industry median Current Ratio is 1.96. Mueller Water Products' value of 4.57 is 133.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #366 out of 3078 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 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mueller Water Products' Current Ratio compare to MIR and KAI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #366 out of 3078 companies for Current Ratio. This places Mueller Water Products in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.96. Mueller Water Products' value of 4.57 is 133.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Mueller Water Products' own Current Ratio has ranged from 2.82 to 6.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.64 vs. the industry median of 1.96, 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 Current Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Current Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.96, based on 3,078 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mueller Water Products's current Current Ratio of 4.57 is 133.2% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mueller Water Products's current Current Ratio is 4.57, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 3.64. 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 (FRA:JT5) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.26, compared to a current price of €21.87 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 4.57, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 3.64 and 133.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.96. Mueller Water Products' overall GF Score™ is 94/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mueller Water Products (FRA:JT5), the current Current Ratio is 4.57 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 (FRA:JT5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mueller Water Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €21.87 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.26.
GuruFocus considers Mueller Water Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:JT5:
Current Ratio: 4.57 (26% above median its 10-year median of 3.64)
GF Value™: €21.26 vs. price of €21.87 (2.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 133.2% above the Industrial Products median (#366 of 3078)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JT5 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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