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Mueller Water ProductsMWA +2.18%94 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.36 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates MWA with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.07 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,916 Industrial Products companies, Mueller Water Products ranks worse than 59.19% on this metric.
Mueller Water Products's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mueller Water Products's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MWA'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91 Med: 1.97 Max: 3.62
Current: 1.36
During the past 13 years, Mueller Water Products's highest Yield on Cost was 3.62. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 1.97.
MWA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 59.19% of 1916
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.955
vs MWA: 1.36
Mueller Water Products (NYSE:MWA) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Mueller Water Products 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MWA vs MIR, KAI, SXI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Mueller Water Products's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Mueller Water Products's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mueller Water Products's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Mueller Water Products 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Mueller Water Products (MWA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.36 as of Aug. 04, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Mueller Water Products and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, Mueller Water Products' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.91 to 3.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #1134 out of 1916 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is Mueller Water Products' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Mueller Water Products' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.36 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 3.62. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.96. Mueller Water Products' value of 1.36 is 30.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #1134 out of 1916 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MIR and KAI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mueller Water Products ranks #1134 out of 1916 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Mueller Water Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.96. Mueller Water Products' value of 1.36 is 30.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Mueller Water Products' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.91 to 3.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 1.96, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Products companies is 1.96, based on 1,916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mueller Water Products's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.36 is 30.4% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Mueller Water Products and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mueller Water Products's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.36, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 1.97. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.36, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 30.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.96. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mueller Water Products (MWA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.36 as of Aug. 04, 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:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.36 (31% below median its 10-year median of 1.97)
GF Value™: $25.07 vs. price of $25.79 (2.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.4% below the Industrial Products median (#1134 of 1916)
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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