Flowserve FLS
United StatesIndustrials · Specialty Industrial MachineryUSD
89.00 USD (+26.2%)
10 analysts
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Flowserve Corporation is a US manufacturer of industrial pumps, valves, and seals for sectors such as oil & gas, power generation, chemicals, and water, with a business model based on equipment sales and recurring aftermarket maintenance and services.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend9.0
- !Risks to watch5.1
- !Moderate growth5.5
- !Somewhat demanding valuation5.6
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsFundamentals are solid and momentum is strong, but the valuation does not offer a wide margin of safety and revenue growth is flat.
Flowserve shows solid financial health (net debt/EBITDA of 2.21, current ratio of 2.15) and acceptable quality (ROIC of 14.06%, operating margin of 13.92%), with a reasonable valuation (forward P/E of 15.18, FCF yield of 4.75%) and strong 12-month momentum of 53.04%, although revenue growth is slightly negative (-1.60%).
The main risk is cyclical exposure to the oil & gas and power generation markets, which could dampen demand for its equipment and services if customer capex declines.
Context and risks
No recent relevant news. The macro context of rising US rates and a stronger dollar does not materially affect Flowserve: its net debt/EBITDA of 2.21 is moderate and its industrial pumps and valves business does not depend on commodities or conflict-affected shipping routes.
Is Flowserve stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Industrials median (within 15%).
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 24.6 | 25.4 | −3% |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.8 | 14.5 | +2% |
| Price / book | 4.0 | 4.1 | −2% |
| Price / sales | 1.9 | 2.1 | −6% |
Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 5.6 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).
Average analyst target: 89.00 USD, +26.2% versus the price.
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials medianValuation
- P/E
- 24.6
- Forward P/E
- 15.2
- EV / EBITDA
- 14.8
- Price / book
- 4.0
- Price / sales
- 1.9
- PEG
- 1.57
- Market cap
- 9.0B USD
- Enterprise value
- 10.6B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 16.9%
- ROA
- 6.5%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 14.1%
- Gross margin
- 35.1%
- Operating margin
- 13.9%
- Net margin
- 8.0%
- Free cash flow
- 428.3M USD
- FCF yield
- 4.8%
- Cash conversion
- 60%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 2.3B USD
- Net debt
- 1.6B USD
- Cash
- 731.0M USD
- EBITDA
- 716.9M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 2.21
- Debt / equity
- 99.61
- Current ratio
- 2.15
- Quick ratio
- 1.47
Growth
- Revenue growth
- −1.6%
- Earnings growth
- +24.2%
- EPS (TTM)
- 2.87 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 4.64 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 1.2%
- Payout
- 30.0%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.25
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (10)
- Target price
- 89.00 USD
- 52-week range
- 48.71 – 92.41
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Is Flowserve stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Industrials median (within 15%). Valuation score: 5.6 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 89.00 USD, +26.2% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Flowserve get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 6.1 out of 10, rank 895 of 2,130 (better than 55% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (9.0) and its weakest, Risk & Context (5.1). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Flowserve's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 24.6: the share price equals 24.6 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Industrials median is 25.4. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 15.2.
How much is Flowserve worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 9.0B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 10.6B USD.
How much debt does Flowserve have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 1.6B USD. That is 2.21 times its EBITDA; the Industrials median is 1.58.
Does Flowserve pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 1.25% and it pays out 30% of its earnings.
How has Flowserve stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 45.4% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 48.71 and 92.41 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Flowserve?
10 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 89.00 USD (+26.2% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.