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Mueller Water ProductsMWA +2.18%94 EBITDA Margin % is 24.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 16.81. GuruFocus rates MWA with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.07 (Fairly Valued). Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Mueller Water Products ranks better than 89.89% on this metric.
Mueller Water Products (NYSE:MWA) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Mueller Water Products EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Mueller Water Products EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mueller Water Products's EBITDA Margin % 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Mueller Water Products's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Mueller Water Products's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mueller Water Products's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 24.92% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Mueller Water Products and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 16.81. Over the past decade, Mueller Water Products' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 14.09 to 23.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #307 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Mueller Water Products' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Mueller Water Products' current EBITDA Margin % of 24.92% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 16.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.09 to a high of 23.43. The Industrial Products industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.47. Mueller Water Products' value of 24.92% is 163.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #307 out of 3036 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' EBITDA Margin % compare to MIR and KAI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #307 out of 3036 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Mueller Water Products in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.47. Mueller Water Products' value of 24.92% is 163.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Mueller Water Products' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 14.09 to 23.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.81 vs. the industry median of 9.47, 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 9.47, based on 3,036 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mueller Water Products's current EBITDA Margin % of 24.92% is 163.1% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Mueller Water Products and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mueller Water Products's current EBITDA Margin % is 24.92%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 16.81. 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 $25.79 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 24.92%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 16.81 and 163.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 9.47. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mueller Water Products (MWA), the current EBITDA Margin % is 24.92% 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 $25.79 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.07.
GuruFocus considers Mueller Water Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MWA:
EBITDA Margin %: 24.92% (48% above median its 10-year median of 16.81)
GF Value™: $25.07 vs. price of $25.79 (2.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 163.1% above the Industrial Products median (#307 of 3036)
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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