BMI (Badger Meter) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $3.39 (As of Mar. 2026)


BMI Badger Meter Inc BMI
78 GF Score
Price $147.08
GF Value $216.63
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Badger Meter Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Badger Meter BMI -1.81% 78 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.39 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BMI with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $216.63 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Badger Meter's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.003. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $3.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Badger Meter's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 18.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 18.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 17.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 19.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Badger Meter was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -11.20% per year. And the median was 16.50% per year.

As of today (2026-07-07), Badger Meter's current stock price is $147.08. Badger Meter's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.39. Badger Meter's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 43.39.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Badger Meter was 87.72. The lowest was 33.70. And the median was 57.97.


Badger Meter  (NYSE:BMI) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Badger Meter's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=147.08/3.39
=43.39

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Badger Meter was 87.72. The lowest was 33.70. And the median was 57.97.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Badger Meter Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Badger Meter Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Badger Meter's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* 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.

Badger Meter Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Badger Meter Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.72 1.98 2.28 2.72 3.30

Badger Meter Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.85 2.97 3.15 3.30 3.39

BMI vs VNT, ITRI, NOVT: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Badger Meter's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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.


Badger Meter Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Badger Meter's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Badger Meter's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Badger Meter Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Badger Meter's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1.003/330.2130*330.2130
=1.003

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Badger Meter Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.251 241.018 0.344
201609 0.349 241.428 0.477
201612 0.456 241.432 0.624
201703 0.296 243.801 0.401
201706 0.755 244.955 1.018
201709 0.130 246.819 0.174
201712 0.011 246.524 0.015
201803 0.128 249.554 0.169
201806 0.557 251.989 0.730
201809 0.435 252.439 0.569
201812 0.652 251.233 0.857
201903 0.535 254.202 0.695
201906 0.711 256.143 0.917
201909 0.655 256.759 0.842
201912 0.604 256.974 0.776
202003 0.979 258.115 1.252
202006 0.687 257.797 0.880
202009 0.654 260.280 0.830
202012 0.434 260.474 0.550
202103 0.982 264.877 1.224
202106 0.406 271.696 0.493
202109 0.474 274.310 0.571
202112 0.891 278.802 1.055
202203 0.276 287.504 0.317
202206 0.614 296.311 0.684
202209 0.746 296.808 0.830
202212 0.969 296.797 1.078
202303 0.466 301.836 0.510
202306 0.683 305.109 0.739
202309 0.964 307.789 1.034
202312 1.218 306.746 1.311
202403 0.637 312.332 0.673
202406 1.154 314.175 1.213
202409 1.420 315.301 1.487
202412 1.603 315.605 1.677
202503 1.017 319.799 1.050
202506 1.374 322.561 1.407
202509 1.629 324.800 1.656
202512 1.718 324.054 1.751
202603 1.003 330.213 1.003

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $3.39 mean?
Badger Meter (BMI) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $3.39 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Badger Meter and its competitors.
Is Badger Meter's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Badger Meter's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.39. Overall, Badger Meter has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Badger Meter's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to VNT and ITRI?
Badger Meter's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $3.39 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Hardware company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Badger Meter and its competitors. Badger Meter's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Badger Meter stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Badger Meter (BMI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $216.63, compared to a current price of $147.08 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.39. Badger Meter's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Badger Meter (BMI), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.39 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 Badger Meter (BMI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Badger Meter stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $147.08 is trading 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $216.63. GuruFocus considers Badger Meter to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BMI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $3.39
  • GF Value™: $216.63 vs. price of $147.08 (32.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the BMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Badger Meter Business Description

Other Exchanges 33B:Germany
Address 4545 West Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 53233
Badger Meter is a provider of water management solutions. The company's solutions encompass measurement and control hardware, connectivity and communication, data visualization and software. Badger Meter has global operations, with the vast majority of revenue derived from the US.
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