Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS)

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Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) is up 12.8% since the beginning of the year. At $310 per share, WTS is trading 10.1% below its 52-week high of $345. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WTS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,308.

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) has returned 12.82% so far this year and 29.76% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, WTS has achieved an annualized return of 19.44%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 21, 1986, WTS's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.26%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Dec 2000 with a return of +38.0%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -32.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, WTS closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 8, 2006 with a return of +20.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -15.6%.

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 7.83%, beta of 0.90, and R2 of 0.23 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 22, 1986.

• This stock captured 100.11% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 88.16% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
• R2 of 0.23 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

WTS ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. provided a 0.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.19 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 24 consecutive years.

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

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Watts Water Technologies, 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 Watts Water Technologies, Inc. was 63.68%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 770 trading sessions.

The current Watts Water Technologies, Inc. drawdown is 7.37%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Watts Water Technologies, 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.