American [AMSC] vs Watts Water [WTS] Detailed Stock Comparison
American
NASDAQ
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Watts Water
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: American wins in 3 metrics, Watts Water wins in 16 metrics, with 0 ties. Watts Water appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | American | Watts Water | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 121.48 | 29.51 | Watts Water |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 6.59 | 4.84 | Watts Water |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 1.13 | 10.46 | American |
| PEG Ratio | -0.35 | 1.26 | American |
| EV/EBITDA | 109.38 | 18.42 | Watts Water |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 5.99% | 13.63% | Watts Water |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 7.80% | 21.55% | Watts Water |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 7.80% | 21.55% | Watts Water |
| Return on Equity | 6.41% | 17.75% | Watts Water |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.24% | 10.73% | Watts Water |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $25.87M | $325.80M | Watts Water |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.54% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 138.20% | 37.87% | American |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 8.61 | 4.01 | Watts Water |
| Enterprise Value | $1.99B | $8.98B | Watts Water |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 7.81 | 3.93 | Watts Water |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 33.84% | 50.63% | Watts Water |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $7 | $68 | Watts Water |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.40 | $9.30 | Watts Water |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 2.96 | 1.13 | Watts Water |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
American vs Watts Water Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American | 4.30% | -4.49% | 22.92% | 101.19% | 111.52% | 98.36% |
| Watts Water | 3.38% | 3.48% | 12.22% | 17.30% | 31.74% | 39.78% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American | 138.20% | 825.00% | 296.33% | 985.44% | -81.88% | -47.96% |
| Watts Water | 37.87% | 90.44% | 176.96% | 396.61% | 775.97% | 750.69% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: American vs Watts Water
| Metric | AMSC | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $2.19B | $9.15B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,083,180 | 282,950 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,211,377 | 231,727 |
| Last Close | $50.68 | $280.37 |
| 52 Week Range | $13.98 - $58.42 | $177.59 - $281.60 |
| % from 52W High | -13.25% | -0.44% |
| All-Time High | $751.25 (Feb 28, 2000) | $281.67 (Aug 22, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -93.25% | -0.46% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.80% | 0.08% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.80% | 0.23% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.06% | 0.14% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.08% | 0.22% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.06% | 0.18% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 1.13 | 10.46 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $7.38 | $56.72 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $4.60 | $11.14 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $29.00M | $355.10M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-18,359,624 | $277.58M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.54% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $1.29 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: American vs Watts Water
| Metric | AMSC | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 121.48 | 29.51 |
| Forward P/E | 91.68 | 30.59 |
| PEG Ratio | -0.35 | 1.26 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 8.61 | 4.01 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 6.59 | 4.84 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $2.19B | $9.15B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.99B | $8.98B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 7.81 | 3.93 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 109.38 | 18.42 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 2.96 | 1.13 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $7.38 | $56.72 |
Financial Statements Comparison: American vs Watts Water
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AMSC | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $66.66M | $558.00M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $48.96M | $285.50M |
| Gross Profit | $17.69M | $272.50M |
| Research & Development | $3.49M | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $1.65M | $105.00M |
| EBITDA | $3.45M | $120.60M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $2.41M | $86.90M |
| Income Tax | $1.20M | $12.90M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $1.21M | $74.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AMSC | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $79.49M | $336.80M |
| Total Current Assets | $206.52M | $1.11B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $99.76M | $449.50M |
| Long-Term Debt | $2.68M | $197.20M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $197.11M | $1.77B |
| Retained Earnings | $-1.06B | $1.23B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $3.83M | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AMSC | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $409,000 | $61.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-1.04M | $-9.60M |
| Free Cash Flow | $5.25M | $45.60M |
| Debt Repayment | $0 | $-700,000 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $0 | $-3.90M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | AMSC | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.37M | 845,489 |
| Short Ratio | 2.01 | 4.39 |
| Short % of Float | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,083,180 | 282,950 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,211,377 | 231,727 |
| Shares Outstanding | 39.48M | 33.32M |
| Float Shares | 43.04M | 27.03M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.73% | 1.01% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: American vs Watts Water
| Metric | AMSC | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $1.29 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.54% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $1.23 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.20% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $3.70 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Feb 28, 2025 |