WTS Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WTS - Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A
$341.43
-8.57 (-2.45%)
▼
5d:
+2.45%
30d:
+13.62%
90d:
+15.92%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 23, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 05, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: WTS is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.2% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: WTS is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.2% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$438.34
Based on 6.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$272.18
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 24.6x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WTS is currently trading at $341.43, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $303.27 to $333.09. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 26.2) is in line with its historical norms (24.6). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.2% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WTS is showing sideways momentum. The price is approaching resistance at $323.05. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: WTS has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WTS is showing sideways momentum. The price is approaching resistance at $323.05. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: WTS has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$303.27 -
$333.09
Company Quality Score
59/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
58.1%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($333.11)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 2.2% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$303.27 -
$333.09
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$296.65
Resistance Level
$323.05
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
26.23
Wall Street Target
$333.11
(-2.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
21.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
34.5%
Profit Margin
14.3%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.2% premium
PE vs Historical
26.2 vs 24.6
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$348.94
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$356.62
(+4%)
3-Year Target
$364.46
(+7%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 26→25)
PE COMPRESSION
$341.76
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 26.2, Growth: 9.0%)
$441.66
(+29%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 21.8, Growth: 9.0%)
$366.67
(+7%)
Bear:
(PE: 18.5, Growth: 9.0%)
$311.67
(-9%)
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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: 31.99 | Current EPS (TTM): $10.94
Bull Case
$458.01
(+34%)
Analyst growth 19.0%, PE expands to 35.2
Base Case
$416.37
(+22%)
Market implied 19.0%, PE stable at 32.0
Bear Case
$238.00
(-30%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 27.2
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
6
Sells
Net
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