WTS Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WTS - Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A
$345.79
1.67 (0.49%)
▲
5d:
+0.39%
30d:
-9.29%
90d:
+15.2%
BUY
HIGH Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 05, 2026
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Bottom Line:
🚀 STRONG BUY: WTS shows excellent value with unusually cheap options (IV 15th percentile) and market pricing in only 1.6% annual growth despite strong fundamentals. High conviction opportunity.
🚀 STRONG BUY: WTS shows excellent value with unusually cheap options (IV 15th percentile) and market pricing in only 1.6% annual growth despite strong fundamentals. High conviction opportunity.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$453.74
Based on 6.6% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$281.73
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WTS is currently trading at $345.79, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $339.97 to $366.61. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 26.2) is in line with its historical norms (25.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.6% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WTS is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $351.99. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (15th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WTS is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $351.99. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (15th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$339.97 -
$366.61
Company Quality Score
60/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
15th percentile
(LOW)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
80.4%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 15th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($358.33)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 1.6% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$339.97 -
$366.61
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$18.82
(5.4%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$334.12
Resistance Level
$351.99
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jul 31, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
26.21
Wall Street Target
$358.33
(+3.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
21.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
34.5%
Profit Margin
14.3%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.6% premium
PE vs Historical
26.2 vs 25.0
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$351.32
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$356.94
(+3%)
3-Year Target
$362.65
(+5%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 26→25)
PE COMPRESSION
$345.96
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 26.2, Growth: 9.2%)
$450.51
(+30%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.7, Growth: 9.2%)
$356.36
(+3%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.6, Growth: 9.2%)
$302.91
(-12%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (32x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (26x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 31.51 | Current EPS (TTM): $10.92
Bull Case
$457.38
(+32%)
Analyst growth 20.8%, PE expands to 34.7
Base Case
$415.80
(+20%)
Market implied 20.8%, PE stable at 31.5
Bear Case
$234.00
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 26.8
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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0
Buys
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Sells
Net
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