Watts Water Technologies (FRA:W3W) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 9.24 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 112% Above Median

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FRA:W3W Watts Water Technologies Inc FRA:W3W
92 GF Score
Price €316.00
GF Value €231.75
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Watts Water Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Watts Water Technologies FRA:W3W -0.63% 92 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.24 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 4.35. GuruFocus rates FRA:W3W with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €231.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,159 Industrial Products companies, Watts Water Technologies ranks worse than 90.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Watts Water Technologies's current share price is €316.00. Watts Water Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €34.21. Watts Water Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 9.24.

The historical rank and industry rank for Watts Water Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:W3W' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.22   Med: 4.35   Max: 9.14
Current: 8.62

During the past years, Watts Water Technologies's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.14. The lowest was 2.22. And the median was 4.35.

FRA:W3W's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90.37% of 2159 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.14 vs FRA:W3W: 8.62

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Watts Water Technologies's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €56.927. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €34.21 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Watts Water Technologies  (FRA:W3W) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Watts Water Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Watts Water Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watts Water Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Watts Water Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Watts Water Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Watts Water Technologies Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:W3W vs GNRC, DCI, PNR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Watts Water Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.


Watts Water Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Watts Water Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Watts Water Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Watts Water Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Watts Water Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=316.00/34.21
=9.24

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Watts Water Technologies's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=56.927/333.9520*333.9520
=56.927

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Watts Water Technologies Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 19.675 241.428 27.215
201612 20.404 241.432 28.223
201703 20.649 243.801 28.284
201706 20.734 244.955 28.267
201709 20.411 246.819 27.617
201712 20.541 246.524 27.826
201803 20.305 249.554 27.172
201806 21.522 251.989 28.522
201809 22.215 252.439 29.388
201812 23.059 251.233 30.651
201903 23.566 254.202 30.959
201906 24.362 256.143 31.762
201909 25.234 256.759 32.820
201912 25.991 256.974 33.777
202003 25.933 258.115 33.552
202006 25.967 257.797 33.638
202009 25.847 260.280 33.163
202012 26.154 260.474 33.532
202103 26.943 264.877 33.969
202106 27.573 271.696 33.891
202109 29.070 274.310 35.391
202112 30.893 278.802 37.004
202203 31.546 287.504 36.642
202206 33.684 296.311 37.963
202209 36.628 296.808 41.212
202212 36.900 296.797 41.519
202303 37.664 301.836 41.672
202306 39.146 305.109 42.847
202309 40.816 307.789 44.285
202312 41.659 306.746 45.354
202403 42.774 312.332 45.735
202406 45.067 314.175 47.904
202409 45.649 315.301 48.349
202412 48.951 315.605 51.797
202503 49.107 319.799 51.280
202506 49.175 322.561 50.912
202509 49.979 324.800 51.387
202512 51.935 324.054 53.521
202603 54.299 330.213 54.914
202606 56.927 333.952 56.927

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.24 mean?
Watts Water Technologies (FRA:W3W) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.24 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Watts Water Technologies and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 4.35. Over the past decade, Watts Water Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.22 to 9.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #1951 out of 2159 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 90.4%.
Is Watts Water Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Watts Water Technologies' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.24 is 112% above median its 10-year median of 4.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.22 to a high of 9.14. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.14. Watts Water Technologies' value of 9.24 is 331.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #1951 out of 2159 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Watts Water Technologies has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watts Water Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GNRC and DCI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #1951 out of 2159 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Watts Water Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.14. Watts Water Technologies' value of 9.24 is 331.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Watts Water Technologies' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.22 to 9.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.35 vs. the industry median of 2.14, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.14, based on 2,159 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Watts Water Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.24 is 331.8% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Watts Water Technologies and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watts Water Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.24, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 4.35. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €231.75, compared to a current price of €316.00 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.24, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 4.35 and 331.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.14. Watts Water Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Watts Water Technologies (FRA:W3W), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.24 as of Aug. 21, 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 €316.00 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €231.75. GuruFocus considers Watts Water Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:W3W:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 9.24 (112% above median its 10-year median of 4.35)
  • GF Value™: €231.75 vs. price of €316.00 (36.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 331.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1951 of 2159)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges WTS:USAW3W:Germany
Address 815 Chestnut Street, North Andover, MA, USA, 01845
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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