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Mueller Water ProductsFRA:JT5 +1.34%94 ROA % is 12.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 133% above its 10-year median of 5.48. GuruFocus rates FRA:JT5 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.26 (Fairly Valued). Among 3,077 Industrial Products companies, Mueller Water Products ranks better than 91.26% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Mueller Water Products's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €204 Mil.
Mueller Water Products's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,604 Mil. Therefore, Mueller Water Products's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mueller Water Products's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:JT5'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.83 Med: 5.48 Max: 11.56
Current: 11.56
During the past 13 years, Mueller Water Products's highest ROA % was 11.56%. The lowest was 4.83%. And the median was 5.48%.
FRA:JT5's ROA % is ranked better than 91.26% of 3077
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.06
vs FRA:JT5: 11.56
Mueller Water Products (FRA:JT5) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Mueller Water Products's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mueller Water Products's ROA % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Mueller Water Products (FRA:JT5) has a ROA % of 12.75% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Mueller Water Products and its competitors. This is 133% above median its historical median of 5.48. Over the past decade, Mueller Water Products' ROA % has ranged from 4.83 to 11.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #269 out of 3077 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Mueller Water Products' ROA % too high?
Mueller Water Products' current ROA % of 12.75% is 133% above median its 10-year median of 5.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.83 to a high of 11.56. The Industrial Products industry median ROA % is 3.06. Mueller Water Products' value of 12.75% is 316.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #269 out of 3077 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' ROA % compare to MIR and KAI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #269 out of 3077 companies for ROA %. This places Mueller Water Products in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.06. Mueller Water Products' value of 12.75% is 316.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Mueller Water Products' own ROA % has ranged from 4.83 to 11.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.48 vs. the industry median of 3.06, 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 ROA % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.06, based on 3,077 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mueller Water Products's current ROA % of 12.75% is 316.7% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Mueller Water Products and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mueller Water Products's current ROA % is 12.75%, which is 133% above median its own 10-year median of 5.48. 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 ROA % is 12.75%, which is 133% above median its 10-year median of 5.48 and 316.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.06. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mueller Water Products (FRA:JT5), the current ROA % is 12.75% 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:
ROA %: 12.75% (133% above median its 10-year median of 5.48)
GF Value™: €21.26 vs. price of €21.87 (2.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 316.7% above the Industrial Products median (#269 of 3077)
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 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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