Pentair PNR
United KingdomIndustrials · Specialty Industrial MachineryUSD
76.20 USD (+46.0%)
15 analysts
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Pentair is a manufacturer of water treatment and management solutions, including pumps, filtration, pools, and control systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Attractive valuation7.5
- ✓Very solid balance sheet7.2
- ✕Poor share-price trend0.3
- ✕Weak growth1.6
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsHold only if a stabilization of the business is expected; the cheap valuation does not compensate for falling revenue and negative momentum.
Pentair shows solid financial health (ND/EBITDA 1.62x, operating margin 23.44%) and an attractive valuation (P/E 13.45, FCF yield 6.62%), but growth is strongly negative (revenue -17%) and momentum is very weak (1st percentile in 52 weeks), reflecting a contracting business with no signs of recovery yet.
The sustained decline in revenue (-17%) and earnings (-11.1%) with no visibility of recovery, which could turn the seemingly cheap valuation into a value trap if deterioration continues.
Context and risks
No recent relevant news and no material exposure to current macro factors (rates, oil, tariffs) that is not already reflected in its metrics. The water management and filtration business does not depend on commodities or conflict maritime routes.
Is Pentair stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 40% below the Industrials median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 13.5 | 25.4 | −47% |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.7 | 14.5 | −33% |
| Price / book | 2.2 | 4.1 | −45% |
| Price / sales | 2.1 | 2.1 | +2% |
Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 7.5 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).
Average analyst target: 76.20 USD, +46.0% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 7.2 (sector 6.4), Growth 1.6 (sector 6.6).
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
- 13.5
- Forward P/E
- 10.0
- EV / EBITDA
- 9.7
- Price / book
- 2.2
- Price / sales
- 2.1
- PEG
- 0.85
- Market cap
- 8.4B USD
- Enterprise value
- 10.0B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 17.1%
- ROA
- 8.7%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 16.9%
- Gross margin
- 41.4%
- Operating margin
- 23.4%
- Net margin
- 16.2%
- Free cash flow
- 558.3M USD
- FCF yield
- 6.6%
- Cash conversion
- 54%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 1.8B USD
- Net debt
- 1.7B USD
- Cash
- 91.8M USD
- EBITDA
- 1.0B USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 1.62
- Debt / equity
- 47.07
- Current ratio
- 1.45
- Quick ratio
- 0.66
Growth
- Revenue growth
- −17.0%
- Earnings growth
- −11.1%
- EPS (TTM)
- 3.88 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 5.22 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 2.1%
- Payout
- 26.8%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.03
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (15)
- Target price
- 76.20 USD
- 52-week range
- 51.64 – 112.26
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Is Pentair stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 40% below the Industrials median on average. Valuation score: 7.5 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 76.20 USD, +46.0% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Pentair get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 5.8 out of 10, rank 1,189 of 2,130 (better than 43% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Valuation (7.5) and its weakest, Momentum (0.3). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Pentair's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 13.5: the share price equals 13.5 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 10.0.
How much is Pentair worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 8.4B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 10.0B USD.
How much debt does Pentair have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 1.7B USD. That is 1.62 times its EBITDA; the Industrials median is 1.58.
Does Pentair pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 2.07% and it pays out 27% of its earnings.
How has Pentair stock performed over the last year?
It has fallen 50.7% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 51.64 and 112.26 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Pentair?
15 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 76.20 USD (+46.0% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.