Franklin Electric [FELE] vs Watts Water [WTS] Detailed Stock Comparison
Franklin Electric
NASDAQ
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Watts Water
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Franklin Electric wins in 6 metrics, Watts Water wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. Watts Water appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Franklin Electric | Watts Water | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 25.80 | 30.20 | Franklin Electric |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.51 | 4.95 | Franklin Electric |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 27.34 | 10.46 | Watts Water |
| PEG Ratio | 8.26 | 1.29 | Watts Water |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.74 | 18.85 | Franklin Electric |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.71% | 13.63% | Watts Water |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 15.02% | 21.55% | Watts Water |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 15.02% | 21.55% | Watts Water |
| Return on Equity | 14.53% | 17.75% | Watts Water |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 8.51% | 10.73% | Watts Water |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $219.67M | $325.80M | Watts Water |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.54% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -3.06% | 37.87% | Watts Water |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.15 | 4.10 | Franklin Electric |
| Enterprise Value | $4.68B | $9.19B | Watts Water |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.27 | 4.02 | Franklin Electric |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 36.06% | 50.63% | Watts Water |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $45 | $68 | Watts Water |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.86 | $9.29 | Watts Water |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.08 | 1.13 | Franklin Electric |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Franklin Electric vs Watts Water Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Electric | -1.20% | 3.94% | 9.19% | 15.34% | -4.06% | 3.88% |
| Watts Water | 0.16% | 3.55% | 12.30% | 17.38% | 31.83% | 39.88% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Electric | -3.06% | 10.94% | 66.08% | 240.75% | 521.33% | 395.28% |
| Watts Water | 37.87% | 90.44% | 176.96% | 396.61% | 775.97% | 750.69% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Franklin Electric vs Watts Water
| Metric | FELE | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $4.43B | $9.36B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 226,230 | 182,600 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 256,647 | 230,330 |
| Last Close | $98.40 | $281.02 |
| 52 Week Range | $78.87 - $111.94 | $177.59 - $281.60 |
| % from 52W High | -12.10% | -0.21% |
| All-Time High | $111.94 (Nov 25, 2024) | $281.67 (Aug 22, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -12.10% | -0.23% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.08% | 0.08% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.02% | 0.23% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.14% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.22% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.18% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 27.34 | 10.46 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $28.37 | $56.72 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $2.35 | $11.14 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $258.35M | $355.10M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $145.76M | $277.58M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.54% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $1.29 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Franklin Electric vs Watts Water
| Metric | FELE | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 25.80 | 30.20 |
| Forward P/E | 23.00 | 31.28 |
| PEG Ratio | 8.26 | 1.29 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.15 | 4.10 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.51 | 4.95 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $4.43B | $9.36B |
| Enterprise Value | $4.68B | $9.19B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.27 | 4.02 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 14.74 | 18.85 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.08 | 1.13 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $28.37 | $56.72 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Franklin Electric 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) | FELE | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $587.43M | $558.00M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $375.61M | $285.50M |
| Gross Profit | $211.83M | $272.50M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $88.31M | $105.00M |
| EBITDA | $103.91M | $120.60M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $80.62M | $86.90M |
| Income Tax | $20.06M | $12.90M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $60.56M | $74.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FELE | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $83.99M | $336.80M |
| Total Current Assets | $956.65M | $1.11B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $484.03M | $449.50M |
| Long-Term Debt | $56.24M | $197.20M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.30B | $1.77B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.16B | $1.23B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $300.18M | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FELE | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-20.40M | $61.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-6.44M | $-9.60M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-26.30M | $45.60M |
| Debt Repayment | $-16.27M | $-700,000 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-6.90M | $-3.90M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | FELE | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 651,957 | 845,489 |
| Short Ratio | 2.64 | 4.39 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 226,230 | 182,600 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 256,647 | 230,330 |
| Shares Outstanding | 45.72M | 33.32M |
| Float Shares | 38.17M | 27.03M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.14% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.87% | 1.01% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Franklin Electric vs Watts Water
| Metric | FELE | 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 |