(AOS) Smith AO - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US8318652091

Water Heaters, Boilers, Heat Pumps, Tanks, Water Treatment

AOS EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of AOS over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": 0.31737729714864, "2020-06": 0.41806999650992, "2020-09": 0.64869642176838, "2020-12": 0.73680203357361, "2021-03": 0.6001770430131, "2021-06": 0.73083867138229, "2021-09": 0.81928277893746, "2021-12": 0.8715685111537, "2022-03": 0.75670485983906, "2022-06": 0.79983318851409, "2022-09": 0.69646805698098, "2022-12": -0.78415753666149, "2023-03": 0.83541363837452, "2023-06": 1.0360225707745, "2023-09": 0.89544342305403, "2023-12": 0.91878797612356, "2024-03": 0.99529661659839, "2024-06": 1.058268450592, "2024-09": 0.8186775732788, "2024-12": 0.75261735204929, "2025-03": 0.94593097335328, "2025-06": 1.0610708310095,

AOS Revenue

Revenue of AOS over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 636.9, 2020-06: 663.9, 2020-09: 760, 2020-12: 834.5, 2021-03: 769, 2021-06: 859.8, 2021-09: 914.6, 2021-12: 995.5, 2022-03: 977.7, 2022-06: 965.9, 2022-09: 874.2, 2022-12: 936.1, 2023-03: 966.4, 2023-06: 960.8, 2023-09: 937.5, 2023-12: 988.1, 2024-03: 978.8, 2024-06: 1024.3, 2024-09: 902.6, 2024-12: 912.4, 2025-03: 963.9, 2025-06: 1011.3,

Description: AOS Smith AO

A. O. Smith Corporation is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial water heaters, boilers, heat pumps, and water treatment products, operating globally across North America, China, Europe, and India. The companys diverse product portfolio caters to various industries, including residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

The companys brand portfolio includes A. O. Smith, State, Lochinvar, Hague, Water-Right, Master Water, Atlantic Filter, and Water Tec, which are distributed through multiple channels, such as independent wholesale plumbing distributors, retail hardware and home center chains, and e-commerce platforms. A. O. Smiths direct-to-consumer sales through e-commerce channels, particularly for Aquasana branded products, indicate a strong online presence.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that can be used to evaluate A. O. Smiths performance include revenue growth, gross margin ratio, and return on equity (RoE). With a RoE of 27.63%, the company demonstrates a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. Additionally, the companys market capitalization of $10.014 billion and a forward P/E ratio of 18.42 suggest a stable and relatively attractive valuation.

Further analysis could involve examining the companys geographic revenue segmentation, product mix, and competitive positioning within the building products industry. The companys ability to expand its product offerings and penetrate new markets, particularly in regions like China and India, could be crucial in driving future growth. A. O. Smiths commitment to innovation, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction will likely be essential in maintaining its market position and delivering long-term value to shareholders.

AOS Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 9,920m
Sub-Industry Building Products
IPO / Inception 1984-09-07

AOS Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 24.3%
Fundamental 81.1%
Dividend Rating 59.9%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -23.1%
Analyst Rating 3.53 of 5

AOS Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.91%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.81%
Annual Growth 5y 5.81%
Payout Consistency 95.2%
Payout Ratio 36.9%

AOS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 88.4%
Growth Correlation 12m -38.5%
Growth Correlation 5y 60.1%
CAGR 5y 14.04%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 0.41
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 2.10
Sharpe Ratio 12m -1.16
Alpha -20.57
Beta 0.701
Volatility 25.76%
Current Volume 799.6k
Average Volume 20d 1105k
Stop Loss 71 (-3.1%)
Signal 0.47

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 7.0

Net Income (518.6m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 227.4m TTM)
FCFTA 0.15 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.20pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 14.39% (prev 15.50%; Δ -1.11pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.18 (>3.0%) and CFO 596.1m > Net Income 518.6m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (153.7m) to EBITDA (767.5m) ratio: 0.20 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.65 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (143.4m) change vs 12m ago -2.82% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 38.20% (prev 38.32%; Δ -0.11pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 117.6% (prev 122.9%; Δ -5.23pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 60.24 (EBITDA TTM 767.5m / Interest Expense TTM 11.4m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 9.33

(A) 0.17 = (Total Current Assets 1.39b - Total Current Liabilities 843.0m) / Total Assets 3.25b
(B) 1.17 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 3.79b / Total Assets 3.25b
warn (B) unusual magnitude: 1.17 — check mapping/units
(C) 0.21 = EBIT TTM 686.7m / Avg Total Assets 3.22b
(D) 2.85 = Book Value of Equity 3.99b / Total Liabilities 1.40b
Total Rating: 9.33 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 81.11

1. Piotroski 7.0pt = 2.0
2. FCF Yield 4.92% = 2.46
3. FCF Margin 13.05% = 3.26
4. Debt/Equity 0.16 = 2.49
5. Debt/Ebitda 0.40 = 2.38
6. ROIC - WACC 16.55% = 12.50
7. RoE 27.65% = 2.30
8. Rev. Trend 37.96% = 1.90
9. Rev. CAGR 5.44% = 0.68
10. EPS Trend 45.32% = 1.13
11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0

What is the price of AOS shares?

As of September 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 73.25 with a total of 799,622 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.96%, over one month by +1.44%, over three months by +14.43% and over the past year by -8.58%.

Is Smith AO a good stock to buy?

Yes, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Smith AO (NYSE:AOS) is currently (September 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 81.11 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of AOS is around 71.04 USD . This means that AOS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -3.02%.

Is AOS a buy, sell or hold?

Smith AO has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.53. Therefor, it is recommend to hold AOS.
  • Strong Buy: 4
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 9
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the AOS price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 79.8 9%
Analysts Target Price 79.8 9%
ValueRay Target Price 79.1 8%

Last update: 2025-09-06 04:31

AOS Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 9.92b (9.92b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 177.9m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 20.234
P/E Forward = 16.7504
P/S = 2.6172
P/B = 5.3739
P/EG = 1.7238
Beta = 1.25
Revenue TTM = 3.79b USD
EBIT TTM = 686.7m USD
EBITDA TTM = 767.5m USD
Long Term Debt = 284.2m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 19.2m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 303.4m USD (Calculated: Short Term 19.2m + Long Term 284.2m)
Net Debt = 153.7m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 10.05b USD (9.92b + Debt 303.4m - CCE 177.9m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 60.24 (Ebit TTM 686.7m / Interest Expense TTM 11.4m)
FCF Yield = 4.92% (FCF TTM 494.6m / Enterprise Value 10.05b)
FCF Margin = 13.05% (FCF TTM 494.6m / Revenue TTM 3.79b)
Net Margin = 13.68% (Net Income TTM 518.6m / Revenue TTM 3.79b)
Gross Margin = 38.20% ((Revenue TTM 3.79b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.34b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.52 (Enterprise Value 10.05b / Book Value Of Equity 3.99b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.52% (Interest Expense 4.60m / Debt 303.4m)
Taxrate = 23.88% (167.4m / 701.0m)
NOPAT = 522.7m (EBIT 686.7m * (1 - 23.88%))
Current Ratio = 1.65 (Total Current Assets 1.39b / Total Current Liabilities 843.0m)
Debt / Equity = 0.16 (Debt 303.4m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.85b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.40 (Net Debt 153.7m / EBITDA 767.5m)
Debt / FCF = 0.61 (Debt 303.4m / FCF TTM 494.6m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.88b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 15.97% (Net Income 518.6m, Total Assets 3.25b )
RoE = 27.65% (Net Income TTM 518.6m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.88b)
RoCE = 31.80% (Ebit 686.7m / (Equity 1.88b + L.T.Debt 284.2m))
RoIC = 24.93% (NOPAT 522.7m / Invested Capital 2.10b)
WACC = 8.38% (E(9.92b)/V(10.22b) * Re(8.60%)) + (D(303.4m)/V(10.22b) * Rd(1.52%) * (1-Tc(0.24)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.00 | Cagr: -0.86%
Discount Rate = 8.60% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 74.81% ; FCFE base≈489.1m ; Y1≈447.3m ; Y5≈396.9m
Fair Price DCF = 56.53 (DCF Value 6.46b / Shares Outstanding 114.3m; 5y FCF grow -10.69% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 37.96 | Revenue CAGR: 5.44%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -6.21
EPS Correlation: 45.32 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -62.94

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