Mueller Water Products (FRA:JT5) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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FRA:JT5 Mueller Water Products Inc FRA:JT5
94 GF Score
Price €21.87
GF Value €21.66
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Mueller Water Products Moat Score?

Mueller Water Products FRA:JT5 +1.34% 94 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:JT5 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.66 (Fairly Valued). Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Mueller Water Products ranks better than 96.93% on this metric.

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

Mueller Water Products has Narrow Moat: Mueller Water Products benefits from strong brand recognition and a robust distribution network in the water infrastructure sector. Its durable cost advantages and customer loyalty contribute to a solid narrow moat.

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 Mueller Water Products might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Mueller Water Products  (FRA:JT5) 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

Mueller Water Products Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:JT5 vs MIR, KAI, SXI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Mueller Water Products'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.

Mueller Water Products Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Mueller Water Products's Moat Score falls into.


FRA:JT5
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Mueller Water Products (FRA:JT5) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 04, 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, Mueller Water Products ranks #93 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Mueller Water Products' Moat Score too high?
Mueller Water Products' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #93 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mueller Water Products has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mueller Water Products' Moat Score compare to MIR and KAI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #93 out of 3032 companies for Moat Score. This places Mueller Water Products 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. Mueller Water Products'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 Mueller Water Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mueller Water Products (FRA:JT5) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.66, compared to a current price of €21.87 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Mueller Water Products' overall GF Score™ is 94/100. 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 Mueller Water Products (FRA:JT5), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 04, 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 (FRA:JT5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mueller Water Products stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €21.87 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.66. GuruFocus considers Mueller Water Products to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:JT5:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €21.66 vs. price of €21.87 (1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JT5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Mueller Water Products Business Description

Other Exchanges MWA:USA
Address 1200 Abernathy Road N.E., Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30328
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.
94GF Score

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