WTS (Watts Water Technologies) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


WTS Watts Water Technologies Inc WTS
89 GF Score
Price $375.09
GF Value $252.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Watts Water Technologies Moat Score?

Watts Water Technologies WTS +5.65% 89 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates WTS with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $252.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,049 Industrial Products companies, Watts Water Technologies ranks better than 96.92% on this metric.

Watts Water Technologies has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Watts Water Technologies has Narrow Moat: Watts Water Technologies has a solid narrow moat due to its proprietary technology and strong brand in water solutions. However, it faces competition that limits its pricing power and market share.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Watts Water Technologies might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Watts Water Technologies  (NYSE:WTS) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Watts Water Technologies Moat Score Related Terms

WTS vs CR, GTLS, FLS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Watts Water Technologies's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Watts Water Technologies's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Watts Water Technologies's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Watts Water Technologies (WTS) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #94 out of 3049 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Watts Water Technologies' Moat Score too high?
Watts Water Technologies' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #94 out of 3049 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Watts Water Technologies has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watts Water Technologies' Moat Score compare to CR and GTLS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #94 out of 3049 companies for Moat Score. This places Watts Water Technologies in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Watts Water Technologies's current Moat Score is 5. 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 $252.92, compared to a current price of $375.09 — trading 48.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Watts Water Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Watts Water Technologies (WTS), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 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 $375.09 is trading 48.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $252.92. GuruFocus considers Watts Water Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WTS:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $252.92 vs. price of $375.09 (48.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges W3W:Germany
Address 815 Chestnut Street, North Andover, MA, USA, 01845
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.
89GF Score

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