WTS (Watts Water Technologies) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Below Median


WTS Watts Water Technologies Inc WTS
89 GF Score
Price $375.04
GF Value $252.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Watts Water Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio?

Watts Water Technologies WTS -0.01% 89 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.20. 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 1,723 Industrial Products companies, Watts Water Technologies ranks better than 80.33% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Watts Water Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17.

The historical rank and industry rank for Watts Water Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

WTS' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 0.2   Max: 0.27
Current: 0.18

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Watts Water Technologies was 0.27. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.20.

WTS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
80.33% of 1723 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs WTS: 0.18

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Watts Water Technologies is 0.58%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Watts Water Technologies was 1.27%. The lowest was 0.47%. And the median was 0.80%.

Watts Water Technologies's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.52.

During the past 12 months, Watts Water Technologies's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Watts Water Technologies was 44.20% per year. The lowest was -11.80% per year. And the median was 10.05% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Watts Water Technologies (NYSE:WTS) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Watts Water Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Watts Water Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watts Water Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Watts Water Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.18 0.16 0.17 0.19 0.19

Watts Water Technologies Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.18 0.17 0.21 0.20 0.17

WTS vs CR, GTLS, FLS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Watts Water Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Watts Water Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Watts Water Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.99/ 10.58
=0.19

Watts Water Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.52/ 3.04
=0.17

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 mean?
Watts Water Technologies (WTS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Watts Water Technologies and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Watts Water Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #339 out of 1723 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Watts Water Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Watts Water Technologies' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.27. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Watts Water Technologies' value of 0.17 is 54.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #339 out of 1723 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CR and GTLS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Watts Water Technologies ranks #339 out of 1723 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Watts Water Technologies in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Watts Water Technologies' value of 0.17 is 54.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Watts Water Technologies' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Watts Water Technologies has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.37, based on 1,723 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Watts Water Technologies's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 54.1% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Watts Water Technologies and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watts Water Technologies's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.20. 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 $375.04 — trading 48.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 54.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Watts Water Technologies (WTS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 as of Mar. 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 $375.04 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:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.17 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.20)
  • GF Value™: $252.92 vs. price of $375.04 (48.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.1% below the Industrial Products median (#339 of 1723)

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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