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Zurn Elkay Water SolutionsZWS -2.77%89 EV-to-OCF is 21.17 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 14.28. GuruFocus rates ZWS with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,076 Industrial Products companies, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks worse than 67.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ZWS'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -508.02 Med: 14.28 Max: 67.45
Current: 21.17
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions was 67.45. The lowest was -508.02. And the median was 14.28.
ZWS's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 67.88% of 3076
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.46
vs ZWS: 21.17
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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (NYSE:ZWS) 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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's share price for today is $50.12.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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 $1.620.
* 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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions 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 Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions EV-to-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's current Enterprise Value is $8,499 Mil.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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 $401 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-OCF of 21.17 as of Jul. 31, 2026. This is 48% above median its historical median of 14.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #2088 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' EV-to-OCF too high?
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' current EV-to-OCF of 21.17 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 14.28. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.46. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' value of 21.17 is 84.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #2088 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' EV-to-OCF compare to CECO and PCT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #2088 out of 3076 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Zurn Elkay Water Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.46. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' value of 21.17 is 84.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.28 vs. the industry median of 11.46, 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-OCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 11.46, based on 3,076 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. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's current EV-to-OCF of 21.17 is 84.7% 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 11.46 — 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-OCF is 21.17, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 14.28. 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 $42.33, compared to a current price of $50.12 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 21.17, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 14.28 and 84.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.46. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 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 Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS), the current EV-to-OCF is 21.17 as of Jul. 31, 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 $50.12 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.33.
GuruFocus considers Zurn Elkay Water Solutions to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZWS:
EV-to-OCF: 21.17 (48% above median its 10-year median of 14.28)
GF Value™: $42.33 vs. price of $50.12 (18.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.7% above the Industrial Products median (#2088 of 3076)
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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