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Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA)

Equity · Currency in USD · Last updated May 4, 2025

Company Info

ISIN

US6247581084

CUSIP

624758108

Sector

Industrials

Industry

Specialty Industrial Machinery

IPO Date

May 26, 2006

Highlights

Market Cap

$4.11B

EPS (TTM)

$0.87

PE Ratio

29.87

PEG Ratio

1.44

Total Revenue (TTM)

$1.01B

Gross Profit (TTM)

$345.30M

EBITDA (TTM)

$194.40M

Year Range

$16.17 - $28.58

Target Price

$28.67

Short %

4.96%

Short Ratio

1.92

Share Price Chart

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Mueller Water Products, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

50.00%100.00%150.00%200.00%250.00%300.00%350.00%400.00%December2025FebruaryMarchAprilMay
113.20%
344.22%
MWA (Mueller Water Products, Inc.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Returns By Period

Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) returned 21.23% year-to-date (YTD) and 69.64% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MWA delivered an annualized return of 12.89%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.61%.

MWA

YTD

21.23%

1M

11.93%

6M

24.84%

1Y

69.64%

5Y*

26.08%

10Y*

12.89%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

-3.31%

1M

5.38%

6M

-0.74%

1Y

10.90%

5Y*

14.93%

10Y*

10.61%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of MWA, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20252.22%12.28%-1.32%3.23%3.70%21.23%
2024-4.79%13.95%3.47%-1.55%17.57%-3.45%15.40%4.15%1.07%-0.51%16.30%-10.14%58.45%
202317.56%10.13%0.51%-3.87%2.67%18.47%-0.86%-11.85%-10.20%-2.45%7.98%8.35%36.27%
2022-10.76%-0.81%1.81%-6.89%-0.35%-1.68%11.00%-12.94%-8.95%13.92%0.20%-7.72%-23.81%
2021-3.15%7.97%7.76%3.38%1.14%-0.35%2.77%12.54%-8.42%7.82%-16.60%5.57%18.06%
2020-2.76%-5.60%-26.85%18.48%-0.98%0.96%7.32%7.24%-3.80%-0.29%15.16%4.30%5.47%
20198.57%6.18%-3.83%6.87%-13.41%6.28%3.56%3.39%7.46%4.09%-3.14%6.21%34.33%
2018-7.18%-4.99%-1.18%-9.94%22.20%-1.59%5.38%-5.92%-0.52%-10.86%3.07%-13.58%-26.10%
20171.13%-7.66%-4.60%-4.82%-0.26%4.47%-0.68%3.70%6.76%-6.72%4.95%0.32%-4.59%
2016-4.54%5.13%14.75%8.81%2.72%3.72%3.85%2.21%3.80%-1.83%7.68%0.60%56.43%
2015-0.10%-10.28%7.53%-4.97%-1.29%-1.30%-1.87%0.45%-14.41%14.88%6.15%-7.73%-15.29%
2014-7.36%11.40%-1.56%-4.00%-7.38%2.49%-10.30%19.34%-10.29%19.20%-3.67%7.90%10.16%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

With an overall rank of 95, MWA is among the top 5% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.

The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of MWA is 9595
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of MWA is 9595
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of MWA is 9595
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of MWA is 9292
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of MWA is 9898
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of MWA is 9595
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.

The chart of Sharpe ratio for MWA, currently valued at 2.03, compared to the broader market-2.00-1.000.001.002.003.00
MWA: 2.03
^GSPC: 0.67
The chart of Sortino ratio for MWA, currently valued at 3.14, compared to the broader market-6.00-4.00-2.000.002.004.00
MWA: 3.14
^GSPC: 1.05
The chart of Omega ratio for MWA, currently valued at 1.39, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.00
MWA: 1.39
^GSPC: 1.16
The chart of Calmar ratio for MWA, currently valued at 3.85, compared to the broader market0.001.002.003.004.005.00
MWA: 3.85
^GSPC: 0.68
The chart of Martin ratio for MWA, currently valued at 10.38, compared to the broader market-40.00-30.00-20.00-10.000.0010.0020.00
MWA: 10.39
^GSPC: 2.70

The current Mueller Water Products, Inc. Sharpe ratio is 2.03. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of Mueller Water Products, Inc. with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.

Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio0.001.002.003.004.00December2025FebruaryMarchAprilMay
2.03
0.67
MWA (Mueller Water Products, Inc.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividends

Dividend History

Mueller Water Products, Inc. provided a 0.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.26 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 18 consecutive years.

1.00%1.50%2.00%$0.00$0.05$0.10$0.15$0.20$0.2520142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividend$0.26$0.26$0.25$0.24$0.22$0.21$0.21$0.20$0.16$0.11$0.08$0.07

Dividend yield

0.96%1.15%1.72%2.18%1.55%1.73%1.72%2.20%1.28%0.83%0.91%0.70%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Mueller Water Products, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.07
2024$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.26
2023$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.25
2022$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.24
2021$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.22
2020$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.21
2019$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.21
2018$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.20
2017$0.00$0.04$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.00$0.16
2016$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.00$0.11
2015$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.08
2014$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.07

Dividend Yield & Payout

Dividend Yield
5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%
MWA: 1.0%
Mueller Water Products, Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.96%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
200.0%400.0%600.0%
MWA: 24.0%
Mueller Water Products, Inc. has a payout ratio of 24.04%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Mueller Water Products, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

-20.00%-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%December2025FebruaryMarchAprilMay
-3.65%
-7.45%
MWA (Mueller Water Products, Inc.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Mueller Water Products, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Mueller Water Products, Inc. was 91.80%, occurring on Mar 3, 2009. Recovery took 3141 trading sessions.

The current Mueller Water Products, Inc. drawdown is 3.65%.

Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-91.8%Jun 25, 2007426Mar 3, 20093141Aug 23, 20213567
-41.27%Nov 9, 2021221Sep 26, 2022405May 7, 2024626
-27.79%Jun 30, 200695Nov 13, 2006151Jun 22, 2007246
-19.19%Mar 20, 202514Apr 8, 2025———
-19.06%Jun 5, 20068Jun 14, 200610Jun 28, 200618

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current Mueller Water Products, Inc. volatility is 14.76%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%December2025FebruaryMarchAprilMay
14.76%
14.17%
MWA (Mueller Water Products, Inc.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Mueller Water Products, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Annual
Quarterly
0.0

Earnings Per Share

The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Mueller Water Products, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 29.3% positive surprise.
0.100.150.200.250.30AprilJulyOctober2021AprilJulyOctober2022AprilJulyOctober2023AprilJulyOctober2024AprilJulyOctober
0.25
0.19
Actual
Estimate

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Mueller Water Products, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.

PE Ratio
20.040.060.080.0100.0
MWA: 29.9
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MWA, comparing it with other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. Currently, MWA has a P/E ratio of 29.9. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
2.04.06.08.010.0
MWA: 1.4
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MWA compared to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. MWA currently has a PEG ratio of 1.4. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
2.04.06.08.010.0
MWA: 3.0
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MWA relative to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. Currently, MWA has a P/S ratio of 3.0. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
2.04.06.08.010.0
MWA: 4.9
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MWA in comparison with other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. Currently, MWA has a P/B value of 4.9. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

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Values in undefined except per share items