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Mueller Water ProductsMWA +0.32%92 EV-to-OCF is 16.38 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 18.25. GuruFocus rates MWA with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.49 (Fairly Valued). Among 3,079 Industrial Products companies, Mueller Water Products ranks worse than 58.66% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Mueller Water Products's Enterprise Value is $3,894 Mil.
Mueller Water Products's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $238 Mil. Therefore, Mueller Water Products's EV-to-OCF for today is 16.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mueller Water Products's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
MWA'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.44 Med: 18.25 Max: 134.06
Current: 16.38
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Mueller Water Products was 134.06. The lowest was 11.44. And the median was 18.25.
MWA's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 58.66% of 3079
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.86
vs MWA: 16.38
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (NYSE:MWA) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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:
Mueller Water Products's share price for today is $25.21.
Mueller Water Products's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.420.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
* 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 EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Mueller Water Products's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mueller Water Products's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Mueller Water Products's current Enterprise Value is $3,894 Mil.
Mueller Water Products's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $238 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.
Mueller Water Products (MWA) has a EV-to-OCF of 16.38 as of Aug. 21, 2026. This is 10% below median its historical median of 18.25. Over the past decade, Mueller Water Products' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.44 to 134.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #1806 out of 3079 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 58.7%.
Is Mueller Water Products' EV-to-OCF too high?
Mueller Water Products' current EV-to-OCF of 16.38 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 18.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.44 to a high of 134.06. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.86. Mueller Water Products' value of 16.38 is 38.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #1806 out of 3079 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mueller Water Products has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mueller Water Products' EV-to-OCF compare to MIR and KAI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #1806 out of 3079 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Mueller Water Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.86. Mueller Water Products' value of 16.38 is 38.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Mueller Water Products' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.44 to 134.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.25 vs. the industry median of 11.86, 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 EV-to-OCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 11.86, based on 3,079 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mueller Water Products's current EV-to-OCF of 16.38 is 38.1% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 11.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mueller Water Products's current EV-to-OCF is 16.38, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 18.25. 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 $25.49, compared to a current price of $25.21 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 16.38, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 18.25 and 38.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.86. Mueller Water Products' overall GF Score™ is 92/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mueller Water Products (MWA), the current EV-to-OCF is 16.38 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 Mueller Water Products (MWA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mueller Water Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.21 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.49.
GuruFocus considers Mueller Water Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MWA:
EV-to-OCF: 16.38 (10% below median its 10-year median of 18.25)
GF Value™: $25.49 vs. price of $25.21 (1.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1806 of 3079)
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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