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Mueller Water ProductsMWA +2.18%94 Quick Ratio is 2.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 2.37. GuruFocus rates MWA with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.07 (Fairly Valued). Among 3,076 Industrial Products companies, Mueller Water Products ranks better than 83.09% on this metric.
Mueller Water Products (NYSE:MWA) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Mueller Water Products Quick Ratio Related Terms
Mueller Water Products Quick 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Mueller Water Products's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Mueller Water Products's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mueller Water Products's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Mueller Water Products's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Mueller Water Products (MWA) has a Quick Ratio of 2.92 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Mueller Water Products and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 2.37. Over the past decade, Mueller Water Products' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.65 to 4.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #520 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Mueller Water Products' Quick Ratio too high?
Mueller Water Products' current Quick Ratio of 2.92 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 2.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 4.77. The Industrial Products industry median Quick Ratio is 1.38. Mueller Water Products' value of 2.92 is 111.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #520 out of 3076 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' Quick Ratio compare to MIR and KAI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #520 out of 3076 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Mueller Water Products in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.38. Mueller Water Products' value of 2.92 is 111.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Mueller Water Products' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.65 to 4.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.37 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Mueller Water Products has consistently been above 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 Quick Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Quick Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.38, based on 3,076 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mueller Water Products's current Quick Ratio of 2.92 is 111.6% above 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Mueller Water Products and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mueller Water Products's current Quick Ratio is 2.92, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 2.37. 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 (MWA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.07, compared to a current price of $25.79 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.92, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 2.37 and 111.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.38. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mueller Water Products (MWA), the current Quick Ratio is 2.92 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 (MWA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mueller Water Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.79 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.07.
GuruFocus considers Mueller Water Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MWA:
Quick Ratio: 2.92 (23% above median its 10-year median of 2.37)
GF Value™: $25.07 vs. price of $25.79 (2.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 111.6% above the Industrial Products median (#520 of 3076)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MWA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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