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Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US6247581084
CUSIP
624758108
IPO Date
May 26, 2006

Highlights

Market Cap
$4.32B
Enterprise Value
$4.32B
EPS (TTM)
$1.27
PE Ratio
21.67
PEG Ratio
0.70
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.44B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$537.60M
EBITDA (TTM)
$311.60M
Year Range
$22.01 - $31.00
Target Price
$17.50
ROA (TTM)
10.81%
ROE (TTM)
19.60%

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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.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) has returned 15.68% so far this year and 9.30% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, MWA has posted an annualized return of 12.28%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 12.16%.


Mueller Water Products, Inc.

1D
2.38%
1M
-8.15%
YTD
15.68%
6M
8.29%
1Y
9.30%
3Y*
27.12%
5Y*
15.92%
10Y*
12.28%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2006, MWA's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.13%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Mar 2009 with a return of +53.5%, while the worst month was Feb 2009 at -68.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, MWA closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 6, 2009 with a return of +24.5%, while the worst single day was Feb 4, 2009 at -36.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202613.64%10.83%-8.15%15.68%
20252.22%12.28%-1.32%3.23%-6.26%-2.00%3.00%6.74%-3.19%0.55%-5.26%-1.73%7.01%
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%
202317.57%10.13%0.50%-3.87%2.67%18.47%-0.86%-11.85%-10.20%-2.44%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%

Benchmark Metrics

Mueller Water Products, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 0.98%, beta of 1.43, and R² of 0.34 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 30, 2006.

  • This stock captured 160.03% of S&P 500 Index gains and 159.51% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.34 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
0.98%
Beta
1.43
0.34
Upside Capture
160.03%
Downside Capture
159.51%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

MWA ranks 50 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


MWA Risk / Return Rank: 5050
Overall Rank
MWA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5252
Sharpe Ratio Rank
MWA Sortino Ratio Rank: 4545
Sortino Ratio Rank
MWA Omega Ratio Rank: 4545
Omega Ratio Rank
MWA Calmar Ratio Rank: 5454
Calmar Ratio Rank
MWA Martin Ratio Rank: 5454
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


MWABenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.31

0.90

-0.59

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.63

1.39

-0.75

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.08

1.21

-0.13

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.55

1.40

-0.85

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.11

6.61

-5.50

Explore MWA risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Mueller Water Products, Inc. provided a 1.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.27 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 19 consecutive years.


0.80%1.00%1.20%1.40%1.60%1.80%2.00%2.20%$0.00$0.05$0.10$0.15$0.20$0.2520152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.27$0.27$0.26$0.25$0.24$0.22$0.21$0.21$0.20$0.16$0.11$0.08

Dividend yield

1.00%1.14%1.15%1.72%2.18%1.55%1.72%1.71%2.20%1.28%0.83%0.91%

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
2026$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.07
2025$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.27
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

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Mueller Water Products, Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.00%, 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

Mueller Water Products, Inc. has a payout ratio of 21.19%, which is below the market average. This means Mueller Water Products, Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

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.


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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 8.82%.


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
-27.8%Jun 30, 200695Nov 13, 2006151Jun 22, 2007246
-19.19%Mar 20, 202514Apr 8, 2025209Feb 6, 2026223
-19.06%Jun 5, 20068Jun 14, 200610Jun 28, 200618

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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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

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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

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 21.7. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

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 0.7. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

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 falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

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 4.2. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items