(XYL) Xylem - Overview

Sector: Industrials | Industry: Specialty Industrial Machinery | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 25.699m USD | Total Return: -14.4% in 12m

Water Pumps, Filtration Systems, Smart Meters, Water Analytics
Total Rating 42
Safety 67
Buy Signal -0.25
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Industry Rotation: -8.5
Market Cap: 25.7B
Avg Turnover: 259M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility27.6%
VaR 5th Pctl4.65%
VaR vs Median2.47%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio-0.70
Rel. Str. IBD11.2
Rel. Str. Peer Group14.8
Character TTM
Beta0.821
Beta Downside1.009
Hurst Exponent0.443
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD28.87%
CAGR/Max DD0.09
CAGR/Mean DD0.27
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of XYL over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-03": 0.56, "2021-06": 0.66, "2021-09": 0.63, "2021-12": 0.63, "2022-03": 0.47, "2022-06": 0.66, "2022-09": 0.79, "2022-12": 0.92, "2023-03": 0.72, "2023-06": 0.98, "2023-09": 0.99, "2023-12": 0.99, "2024-03": 0.9, "2024-06": 1.09, "2024-09": 1.11, "2024-12": 1.18, "2025-03": 1.03, "2025-06": 1.26, "2025-09": 1.37, "2025-12": 1.42, "2026-03": 1.12,
EPS CAGR: 15.15%
EPS Trend: 87.4%
Last SUE: 0.63
Qual. Beats: 0
Revenue Revenue of XYL over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-03: 1256, 2021-06: 1351, 2021-09: 1265, 2021-12: 1323, 2022-03: 1272, 2022-06: 1364, 2022-09: 1380, 2022-12: 1506, 2023-03: 1448, 2023-06: 1722, 2023-09: 2076, 2023-12: 2119, 2024-03: 2033, 2024-06: 2169, 2024-09: 2103, 2024-12: 2256, 2025-03: 2069, 2025-06: 2301, 2025-09: 2268, 2025-12: 2397, 2026-03: 2125,
Rev. CAGR: 12.55%
Rev. Trend: 86.9%
Last SUE: 0.31
Qual. Beats: 0

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: XYL Xylem

Xylem Inc. (XYL) is a global provider of engineered water technology solutions, operating across four primary segments: Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, Measurement and Control Solutions, and Water Solutions and Services. The company designs and manufactures a broad portfolio of pumps, filtration systems, and biological treatment equipment for utility, industrial, and residential applications. Its brand portfolio includes established names such as Flygt, Goulds Water Technology, and Sensus.

The business model increasingly integrates digital smart water technology, utilizing sensors, data analytics, and cloud-based monitoring to improve infrastructure efficiency. This alignment with the Industrial Machinery sector reflects a broader industry shift toward automated resource management and predictive maintenance. For a deeper look at the companys fundamentals, ValueRay provides additional analytical tools.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Xylem also provides extensive aftermarket support, including preventative maintenance, mobile dewatering rentals, and asset management services. These recurring service models help mitigate the cyclicality often associated with large-scale industrial equipment manufacturing.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Aging municipal infrastructure upgrades drive sustained demand for water treatment solutions
  • Municipal utility budget cycles influence long-term revenue growth and project backlogs
  • Smart meter adoption and digital water analytics expand high-margin recurring revenue
  • Industrial and commercial capital expenditure levels impact demand for water management systems
  • Global environmental regulations and water scarcity concerns accelerate demand for filtration technology
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict) 8.0
Net Income: 973.0m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.06 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 0.33 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 14.02% < 20% (prev 22.31%; Δ -8.29% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.08 > 3% & CFO 1.32b > Net Income 973.0m
Net Debt (1.13b) to EBITDA (1.80b): 0.63 < 3
Current Ratio: 1.46 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (243.4m) vs 12m ago -0.18% < -2%
Gross Margin: 38.61% > 18% (prev 0.38%; Δ 3.82k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 54.25% > 50% (prev 51.92%; Δ 2.34% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 49.32 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 1.80b / Interest Expense TTM 25.0m)
Altman Z'' 2.37
A: 0.08 (Total Current Assets 4.03b - Total Current Liabilities 2.75b) / Total Assets 16.95b
B: 0.22 (Retained Earnings 3.79b / Total Assets 16.95b)
C: 0.07 (EBIT TTM 1.23b / Avg Total Assets 16.76b)
D: 0.62 (Book Value of Equity 3.57b / Total Liabilities 5.72b)
Altman-Z'' Score: 2.37 = BBB
Beneish M -3.04
DSRI: 0.97 (Receivables 1.80b/1.74b, Revenue 9.09b/8.60b)
GMI: 0.97 (GM 38.61% / 37.54%)
AQI: 1.02 (AQ_t 0.69 / AQ_t-1 0.68)
SGI: 1.06 (Revenue 9.09b / 8.60b)
TATA: -0.02 (NI 973.0m - CFO 1.32b) / TA 16.95b)
Beneish M-Score: -3.04 (Cap -4..+1) = AA
What is the price of XYL shares? As of May 19, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 108.30 with a total of 1,406,072 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.30%, over one month by -10.09%, over three months by -15.92% and over the past year by -14.35%.
Is XYL a buy, sell or hold? Xylem has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.05. Therefore, it is recommended to buy XYL.
  • StrongBuy: 9
  • Buy: 5
  • Hold: 8
  • Sell: 0
  • StrongSell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the XYL price?
Analysts Target Price 150.7 39.1%
Xylem (XYL) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 18 May 2026
P/E Trailing = 26.8955
P/E Forward = 20.4918
P/S = 2.8269
P/B = 2.4638
P/EG = 1.6135
Revenue TTM = 9.09b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.23b USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.80b USD
Long Term Debt = 1.41b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 531.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 1.94b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 1.13b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 26.83b USD (25.70b + Debt 1.94b - CCE 808.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 49.32 (Ebit TTM 1.23b / Interest Expense TTM 25.0m)
EV/FCF = 27.77x (Enterprise Value 26.83b / FCF TTM 966.0m)
FCF Yield = 3.60% (FCF TTM 966.0m / Enterprise Value 26.83b)
FCF Margin = 10.63% (FCF TTM 966.0m / Revenue TTM 9.09b)
Net Margin = 10.70% (Net Income TTM 973.0m / Revenue TTM 9.09b)
Gross Margin = 38.61% ((Revenue TTM 9.09b - Cost of Revenue TTM 5.58b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 37.79% (prev 38.88%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.58 (Enterprise Value 26.83b / Total Assets 16.95b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.21% (Interest Expense 4.00m / Debt 1.94b)
Taxrate = 22.54% (55.0m / 244.0m)
NOPAT = 955.1m (EBIT 1.23b * (1 - 22.54%))
Current Ratio = 1.46 (Total Current Assets 4.03b / Total Current Liabilities 2.75b)
Debt / Equity = 0.18 (Debt 1.94b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 10.97b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.63 (Net Debt 1.13b / EBITDA 1.80b)
Debt / FCF = 1.17 (Net Debt 1.13b / FCF TTM 966.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 11.18b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 5.81% (Net Income 973.0m / Total Assets 16.95b)
RoE = 8.70% (Net Income TTM 973.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 11.18b)
RoCE = 9.79% (EBIT 1.23b / Capital Employed (Equity 11.18b + L.T.Debt 1.41b))
RoIC = 7.27% (NOPAT 955.1m / Invested Capital 13.14b)
WACC = 8.26% (E(25.70b)/V(27.64b) * Re(8.87%) + D(1.94b)/V(27.64b) * Rd(0.21%) * (1-Tc(0.23)))
Discount Rate = 8.87% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: 62.93 | Cagr: 0.34%
[DCF] Terminal Value 80.75% ; FCFF base≈935.2m ; Y1≈1.15b ; Y5≈1.97b
[DCF] Fair Price = 130.3 (EV 32.11b - Net Debt 1.13b = Equity 30.98b / Shares 237.7m; r=8.26% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow 25.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 87.43 | EPS CAGR: 15.15% | SUE: 0.63 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 86.94 | Revenue CAGR: 12.55% | SUE: 0.31 | # QB: 0
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=1.34 | Chg30d=-1.21% | Revisions=-56% | Analysts=19
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=1.46 | Chg30d=+0.39% | Revisions=+18% | Analysts=19
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=5.53 | Chg30d=+0.58% | Revisions=+62% | GrowthEPS=+8.9% | GrowthRev=+2.4%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=6.09 | Chg30d=+0.23% | Revisions=+6% | GrowthEPS=+10.2% | GrowthRev=+3.9%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: +62%