Mueller Water Products (FRA:JT5) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.18 (As of Mar. 2026) — 49% Below Median

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FRA:JT5 Mueller Water Products Inc FRA:JT5
94 GF Score
Price €21.87
GF Value €21.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Mueller Water Products Dividend Payout Ratio?

Mueller Water Products FRA:JT5 +1.34% 94 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates FRA:JT5 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.26 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,722 Industrial Products companies, Mueller Water Products ranks better than 77.76% 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. Mueller Water Products's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.18.

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

FRA:JT5' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.35   Max: 0.4
Current: 0.2

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Mueller Water Products was 0.40. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.35.

FRA:JT5's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
77.76% of 1722 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs FRA:JT5: 0.20

As of today (2026-08-04), the Dividend Yield % of Mueller Water Products is 1.10%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Mueller Water Products was 2.82%. The lowest was 0.71%. And the median was 1.54%.

Mueller Water Products's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.06.

During the past 12 months, Mueller Water Products's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Mueller Water Products was 36.30% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 4.95% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

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

Mueller Water Products (FRA:JT5) 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.

Mueller Water Products Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Mueller Water Products Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mueller Water Products'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.

Mueller Water Products Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Mueller Water Products Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.39 0.40 0.39 0.27 0.21

Mueller Water Products 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 0.20 0.20 0.19 0.24 0.18

FRA:JT5 vs MIR, KAI, SXI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

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

Mueller Water Products Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Mueller Water Products 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.

Mueller Water Products's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
=0.228/ 1.075
=0.21

Mueller Water Products'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 )
=0.061/ 0.346
=0.18

* 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 0.18 mean?
Mueller Water Products (FRA:JT5) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Mueller Water Products and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Mueller Water Products' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #383 out of 1722 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Mueller Water Products' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Mueller Water Products' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.40. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Mueller Water Products' value of 0.18 is 51.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #383 out of 1722 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MIR and KAI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #383 out of 1722 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Mueller Water Products in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Mueller Water Products' value of 0.18 is 51.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Mueller Water Products' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Mueller Water Products 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 1,722 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. Mueller Water Products's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 51.4% 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 Mueller Water Products 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. Mueller Water Products's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 0.35. 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 €21.26, compared to a current price of €21.87 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 51.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mueller Water Products (FRA:JT5), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18 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 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 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.26. GuruFocus considers Mueller Water Products to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:JT5:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.18 (49% below median its 10-year median of 0.35)
  • GF Value™: €21.26 vs. price of €21.87 (2.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100
  • Industry Position: 51.4% below the Industrial Products median (#383 of 1722)

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.
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