Manufactures valves for water and gas systems. Produces dry-barrel and wet-barrel fire hydrants. Now — the numbers.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 7% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
The market pays 19.5× for every dollar of annual profit — around what a business like this usually costs.
Against companies in its own sector, it looks cheaper than 65% of them.
Analysts' average target sits 24% above today's price.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit power and business quality lead the class.
Debt is low and cash is strong; the finances stand solid.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
This grade is a blend: the profit side is strong, the sales tempo slow.
Clearly below the class average.
Price Momentum: The stock has lagged the market in recent months; investor interest is weak right now.
The stock trades 21% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 7 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 39 buys and 38 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
It pays out $0.28 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Buyers haven’t stepped back in yet; the price hasn’t found its footing. Report-card grade: 44/100. For a turnaround signal, the stock first needs to close the gap with the market.
On our five-subject report card, MWA sits near the top of the class. A high grade doesn’t mean “guaranteed win” — it means “the evidence looks strong for now.”
The takeaway: MWA is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.
The total grade weighs these five subjects against the sector — it isn’t a simple average of the five.