Zurn Elkay Water SolutionsZWS +0.31%88 EV-to-FCF is 26.45 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 17.61. GuruFocus rates ZWS with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,727 Industrial Products companies, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks worse than 50.72% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Enterprise Value is $8,482 Mil.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $321 Mil. Therefore, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's EV-to-FCF for today is 26.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ZWS'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -312.63 Med: 17.61 Max: 81.24
Current: 26.45
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions was 81.24. The lowest was -312.63. And the median was 17.61.
ZWS's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 50.72% of 1727
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.06
vs ZWS: 26.45
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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 $49.16.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's current Enterprise Value is $8,482 Mil.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Free Cash Flow 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 $321 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-FCF of 26.45 as of Jul. 02, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Zurn Elkay Water Solutions and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 17.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #876 out of 1727 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' EV-to-FCF too high?
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' current EV-to-FCF of 26.45 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 17.61. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 26.06. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' value of 26.45 is 1.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #876 out of 1727 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-FCF compare to CECO and PCT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #876 out of 1727 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Zurn Elkay Water Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 26.06. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' value of 26.45 is 1.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.61 vs. the industry median of 26.06, 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-FCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 26.06, based on 1,727 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF of 26.45 is 1.5% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Zurn Elkay Water Solutions and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 26.06 — 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-FCF is 26.45, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 17.61. 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 $40.35, compared to a current price of $49.16 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 26.45, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 17.61 and 1.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.06. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS), the current EV-to-FCF is 26.45 as of Jul. 02, 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 $49.16 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.35.
GuruFocus considers Zurn Elkay Water Solutions to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZWS:
EV-to-FCF: 26.45 (50% above median its 10-year median of 17.61)
GF Value™: $40.35 vs. price of $49.16 (21.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.5% above the Industrial Products median (#876 of 1727)
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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