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Watts Water TechnologiesWTS +4.01%80 EV-to-OCF is 32.30 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 19.55. GuruFocus rates WTS with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $267.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,073 Industrial Products companies, Watts Water Technologies ranks worse than 76.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Watts Water Technologies's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
WTS'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.21 Med: 19.55 Max: 40.24
Current: 32.3
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Watts Water Technologies was 40.24. The lowest was 12.21. And the median was 19.55.
WTS's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 76.08% of 3073
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.76
vs WTS: 32.30
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.
Watts Water Technologies (NYSE:WTS) 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.
Watts Water Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Watts Water Technologies's share price for today is $392.23.
Watts Water Technologies'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 $11.450.
* 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.
Watts Water Technologies EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Watts Water Technologies EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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, Watts Water Technologies'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.
Watts Water Technologies EV-to-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Watts Water Technologies's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watts Water Technologies's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Watts Water Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $12,854 Mil.
Watts Water Technologies'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 $398 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.
Watts Water Technologies (WTS) has a EV-to-OCF of 32.30 as of Aug. 09, 2026. This is 65% above median its historical median of 19.55. Over the past decade, Watts Water Technologies' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 12.21 to 40.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #2338 out of 3073 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 76.1%.
Is Watts Water Technologies' EV-to-OCF too high?
Watts Water Technologies' current EV-to-OCF of 32.30 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 19.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.21 to a high of 40.24. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.76. Watts Water Technologies' value of 32.30 is 174.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #2338 out of 3073 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Watts Water Technologies has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watts Water Technologies' EV-to-OCF compare to GNRC and DCI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #2338 out of 3073 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Watts Water Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.76. Watts Water Technologies' value of 32.30 is 174.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Watts Water Technologies' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 12.21 to 40.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.55 vs. the industry median of 11.76, 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 EV-to-OCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 11.76, based on 3,073 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. Watts Water Technologies's current EV-to-OCF of 32.30 is 174.7% 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 11.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watts Water Technologies's current EV-to-OCF is 32.30, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 19.55. 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 (WTS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $267.95, compared to a current price of $392.23 — trading 46.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 32.30, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 19.55 and 174.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.76. Watts Water Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. 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 Watts Water Technologies (WTS), the current EV-to-OCF is 32.30 as of Aug. 09, 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 (WTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watts Water Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $392.23 is trading 46.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $267.95.
GuruFocus considers Watts Water Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WTS:
EV-to-OCF: 32.30 (65% above median its 10-year median of 19.55)
GF Value™: $267.95 vs. price of $392.23 (46.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 174.7% above the Industrial Products median (#2338 of 3073)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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