Zurn Elkay Water SolutionsZWS -0.31%88 Current Ratio is 3.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 2.83. GuruFocus rates ZWS with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,073 Industrial Products companies, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks better than 77.16% 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. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.24.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions has a current ratio of 3.24. 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 Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ZWS'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.98 Med: 2.83 Max: 3.31
Current: 3.24
During the past 13 years, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's highest Current Ratio was 3.31. The lowest was 1.98. And the median was 2.83.
ZWS's Current Ratio is ranked better than 77.16% of 3073
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.96
vs ZWS: 3.24
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (NYSE:ZWS) 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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Current Ratio Related Terms
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions 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.
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Current Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS) has a Current Ratio of 3.24 as of Mar. 2026. This is 14% above median its historical median of 2.83. Over the past decade, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.98 to 3.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #702 out of 3073 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' Current Ratio too high?
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' current Current Ratio of 3.24 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 3.31. The Industrial Products industry median Current Ratio is 1.96. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' value of 3.24 is 65.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #702 out of 3073 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' Current Ratio compare to CECO and PCT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #702 out of 3073 companies for Current Ratio. This places Zurn Elkay Water Solutions in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.96. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' value of 3.24 is 65.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.98 to 3.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.83 vs. the industry median of 1.96, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions 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 3,073 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. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's current Current Ratio of 3.24 is 65.3% 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. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's current Current Ratio is 3.24, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zurn Elkay Water Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.35, compared to a current price of $48.86 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 3.24, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.83 and 65.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.96. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 warning signs to review. 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 Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS), the current Current Ratio is 3.24 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 Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $48.86 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.35.
GuruFocus considers Zurn Elkay Water Solutions to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZWS:
Current Ratio: 3.24 (14% above median its 10-year median of 2.83)
GF Value™: $40.35 vs. price of $48.86 (21.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.3% above the Industrial Products median (#702 of 3073)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZWS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp is a growth-oriented, pure-play water management business that designs, procures, manufactures, and markets the broadest sustainable product portfolio of specification-driven water management solutions to improve health, hydration, human safety and the environment. Its product portfolio includes professional grade water safety and control products, flow systems products, hygienic and environmental products, and filtered drinking water products for public and private spaces that deliver superior value to building owners, positively impact the environment and human hygiene and reduce product installation time.
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