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Zurn Elkay Water SolutionsZWS -1.11%88 EV-to-EBITDA is 20.85 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 19.92. GuruFocus rates ZWS with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.51 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 2,473 Industrial Products companies, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks worse than 61.3% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's enterprise value is $8,167 Mil.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $392 Mil. Therefore, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 20.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ZWS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.23 Med: 19.92 Max: 2285.14
Current: 20.85
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions was 2285.14. The lowest was 5.23. And the median was 19.92.
ZWS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 61.3% of 2473
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.46
vs ZWS: 20.85
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (NYSE:ZWS) 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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's share price for today is $47.27.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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 $1.240.
* 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).
* 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 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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's current Enterprise Value is $8,167 Mil.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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 $392 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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 20.85 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. This is near median its historical median of 19.92. Over the past decade, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.23 to 2,285.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #1516 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.85 is near median its 10-year median of 19.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.23 to a high of 2,285.14. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.46. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' value of 20.85 is 34.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #1516 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to CECO and PCT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #1516 out of 2473 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Zurn Elkay Water Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.46. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' value of 20.85 is 34.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.23 to 2,285.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.92 vs. the industry median of 15.46, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.46, based on 2,473 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. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.85 is 34.9% 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 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 Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.92. 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 $40.51, compared to a current price of $47.27 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.92 and 34.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 15.46. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 88/100. 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 Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.85 as of Jul. 22, 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 $47.27 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.51.
GuruFocus considers Zurn Elkay Water Solutions to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZWS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 20.85 (near median its 10-year median of 19.92)
GF Value™: $40.51 vs. price of $47.27 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.9% above the Industrial Products median (#1516 of 2473)
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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