Zurn Elkay Water SolutionsZWS +0.31%88 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates ZWS with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,721 Industrial Products companies, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks better than 70.71% 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. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ZWS'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.41
Current: 0.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions was 0.41. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.25.
ZWS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 70.71% of 1721
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs ZWS: 0.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions was 1.65%. The lowest was 0.52%. And the median was 0.91%.
During the past 12 months, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 27.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions was 53.60% per year. The lowest was 3.20% per year. And the median was 23.90% 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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (NYSE:ZWS) 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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
ZWS vs CECO, PCT, ERII: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions 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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Zurn Elkay Water Solutions and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #504 out of 1721 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is near median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.41. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' value of 0.27 is 27% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #504 out of 1721 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CECO and PCT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #504 out of 1721 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Zurn Elkay Water Solutions in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' value of 0.27 is 27% below this benchmark. Historically, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions 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 1,721 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. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 27% 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 Zurn Elkay Water Solutions 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. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.25. 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 $40.37, compared to a current price of $49.16 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 27% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 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 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 $40.37.
GuruFocus considers Zurn Elkay Water Solutions to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZWS:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.27 (near median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: $40.37 vs. price of $49.16 (21.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27% below the Industrial Products median (#504 of 1721)
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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