Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, MWA is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
Mueller Water Products, Inc. is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $3.40B. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 9 Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For MWA, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 13.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -10.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How MWA ranks among 5184 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | MWA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.40B | 4/9 |
| P/E Ratio | 16.49x | 5/5 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.03x | 5/9 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% | – |
| EPS | $1.32 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $7.18 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $9.48 | – |
| FCF/Share | $1.15 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | MWA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 19.8% | 2/5 |
| ROA | 11.4% | 3/5 |
| ROIC | 16.8% | – |
| Gross Margin | 37.9% | 3/6 |
| Operating Margin | 19.4% | 2/6 |
| Net Margin | 15.0% | 2/5 |
| EBT Margin | 19.1% | 2/6 |
| Tax Rate | 21.5% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | MWA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.64x | 1/6 |
| Quick Ratio | 3.08x | 1/6 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.74x | 4/9 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.74x | 4/9 |
| Working Capital | $886M | 1/6 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | MWA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $238M | 4/6 |
| Free Cash Flow | $180M | – |
| Capital Spending | -$58M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | 5.6% | 5/5 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 14.3% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 12.1% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 3.9% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | MWA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.76x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 7.3x | – |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.4x | 5/5 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 4.3x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 50 days | – |
| Days Inventory | 151 days | 1/5 |
| Payables Period | 52 days | 2/5 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 149 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | MWA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.48B | – |
| Operating Income | $287M | 3/6 |
| Net Income | $222M | 3/5 |
| SG&A Expense | $250M | 4/5 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $919M | 4/6 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | MWA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.28 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 21.2% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 156M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 49.0% | 2/5 |
| EPS Growth | 71.4% | 1/5 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.13B | 57.9% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $495M | 25.4% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $203M | 10.4% of assets |
| Inventory | $380M | 19.4% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $833M | 42.6% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $113M | 5.8% of assets |
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Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Mueller Water Products, Inc. (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products): 9 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| MWA Mueller Water Products, Inc. | ▶ | $3.40B |
| PH Parker-Hannifin Corp | ▼ | $121.43B |
| WTS Watts Water Technologies Inc | ▼ | $11.91B |
| CR Crane Nxt, Co. | ▼ | $11.85B |
| HLIO Helios Technologies, Inc. | ▼ | $2.23B |
| ELMT Elmet Group Co. | ▶ | $577M |
| AIOS Aios Tech Inc. | ▶ | $90M |
| HIHO Highway Holdings Ltd | ▶ | $4M |
| AREB American Rebel Holdings Inc | ▼ | $2M |
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Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, MWA is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Mueller Water Products, Inc. stock predictions?
For MWA, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 13.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -10.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Mueller Water Products, Inc. forecasts updated?
Mueller Water Products, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Mueller Water Products, Inc.'s industry peers?
9 issuers in our coverage, MWA included, share the SEC industry code Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products. The largest are: Parker-Hannifin Corp (PH), Watts Water Technologies Inc (WTS), Crane Nxt, Co. (CR), Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO), Elmet Group Co. (ELMT), Aios Tech Inc. (AIOS).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.