MWA (Mueller Water Products) EV-to-EBITDA: 11.86 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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MWA Mueller Water Products Inc MWA
94 GF Score
Price $25.79
GF Value $25.07
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Mueller Water Products EV-to-EBITDA?

Mueller Water Products MWA +2.18% 94 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.86 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 13.69. GuruFocus rates MWA with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.07 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,478 Industrial Products companies, Mueller Water Products ranks better than 60.65% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Mueller Water Products's enterprise value is $4,067 Mil. Mueller Water Products's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $343 Mil. Therefore, Mueller Water Products's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.86.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mueller Water Products's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

MWA' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.26   Med: 13.69   Max: 24.35
Current: 11.86

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Mueller Water Products was 24.35. The lowest was 7.26. And the median was 13.69.

MWA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
60.65% of 2478 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.47 vs MWA: 11.86

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-04), Mueller Water Products's stock price is $25.79. Mueller Water Products's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.320. Therefore, Mueller Water Products's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 19.54.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Mueller Water Products  (NYSE:MWA) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Mueller Water Products's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=25.79/1.320
=19.54

Mueller Water Products's share price for today is $25.79.
Mueller Water Products's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.320.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Mueller Water Products EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Mueller Water Products EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mueller Water Products's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Mueller Water Products EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Mueller Water Products Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Mueller Water Products Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA 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 14.93 13.77 12.53 11.23 12.63

MWA vs MIR, KAI, SXI: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Mueller Water Products's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Mueller Water Products's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mueller Water Products's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Mueller Water Products EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Mueller Water Products's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=4066.790/342.9
=11.86

Mueller Water Products's current Enterprise Value is $4,067 Mil.
Mueller Water Products's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $343 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.86 mean?
Mueller Water Products (MWA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.86 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Mueller Water Products. This is 13% below median its historical median of 13.69. Over the past decade, Mueller Water Products' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.26 to 24.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #975 out of 2478 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Mueller Water Products' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Mueller Water Products' current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.86 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 13.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.26 to a high of 24.35. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.47. Mueller Water Products' value of 11.86 is 23.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #975 out of 2478 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to MIR and KAI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #975 out of 2478 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Mueller Water Products in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.47. Mueller Water Products' value of 11.86 is 23.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Mueller Water Products' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.26 to 24.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.69 vs. the industry median of 15.47, Mueller Water Products has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.47, based on 2,478 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mueller Water Products's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.86 is 23.3% below 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Mueller Water Products. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mueller Water Products's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.86, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 13.69. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.86, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 13.69 and 23.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 15.47. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mueller Water Products (MWA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.86 as of Aug. 04, 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:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 11.86 (13% below median its 10-year median of 13.69)
  • GF Value™: $25.07 vs. price of $25.79 (2.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100
  • Industry Position: 23.3% below the Industrial Products median (#975 of 2478)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges JT5:Germany
Address 1200 Abernathy Road N.E., Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30328
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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