A.O. Smith [AOS] vs Watts Water [WTS] Detailed Stock Comparison
A.O. Smith
NYSE
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Watts Water
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: A.O. Smith wins in 9 metrics, Watts Water wins in 10 metrics, with 0 ties. Watts Water appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | A.O. Smith | Watts Water | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 19.71 | 30.21 | A.O. Smith |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 5.37 | 4.60 | Watts Water |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 18.04 | 10.43 | Watts Water |
| PEG Ratio | 17.39 | 29.06 | A.O. Smith |
| EV/EBITDA | 25.95 | 17.49 | Watts Water |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 13.68% | 13.63% | A.O. Smith |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 20.35% | 21.55% | Watts Water |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 20.35% | 21.55% | Watts Water |
| Return on Equity | 27.60% | 17.75% | A.O. Smith |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 13.33% | 10.73% | A.O. Smith |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $473.80M | $325.80M | A.O. Smith |
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% | 0.54% | A.O. Smith |
| 1-Year Return | -11.76% | 43.69% | Watts Water |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.62 | 3.85 | A.O. Smith |
| Enterprise Value | $19.93B | $8.53B | A.O. Smith |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 5.26 | 3.73 | Watts Water |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 39.27% | 48.84% | Watts Water |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $26 | $68 | Watts Water |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.59 | $8.63 | Watts Water |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.22 | N/A | N/A |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
A.O. Smith vs Watts Water Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.O. Smith | 0.30% | 0.61% | 3.48% | 4.16% | 7.77% | 5.21% |
| Watts Water | 0.60% | 1.24% | 3.05% | 11.59% | 25.62% | 30.74% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.O. Smith | -11.76% | 10.90% | 42.34% | 101.51% | 735.26% | 1,416.70% |
| Watts Water | 43.69% | 70.27% | 177.74% | 356.63% | 733.30% | 727.26% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: A.O. Smith vs Watts Water
| Metric | AOS | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $9.92B | $8.80B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,318,399 | 306,590 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,529,253 | 225,443 |
| Last Close | $70.83 | $262.24 |
| 52 Week Range | $58.83 - $92.06 | $177.59 - $269.65 |
| % from 52W High | -23.06% | -2.75% |
| All-Time High | $92.45 (Jul 15, 2024) | $269.65 (Aug 08, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -23.39% | -2.75% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.01% | 0.08% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.03% | 0.23% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.14% | 0.14% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.20% | 0.22% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.28% | 0.18% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 18.04 | 10.43 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $13.17 | $56.72 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.64 | $11.07 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $596.10M | $355.10M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $412.34M | $276.58M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.59% | 0.54% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.00 | $1.29 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: A.O. Smith vs Watts Water
| Metric | AOS | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 19.71 | 30.21 |
| Forward P/E | 17.39 | 29.06 |
| PEG Ratio | 17.39 | 29.06 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.62 | 3.85 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 5.37 | 4.60 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $9.92B | $8.80B |
| Enterprise Value | $19.93B | $8.53B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 5.26 | 3.73 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 25.95 | 17.49 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.22 | N/A |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $13.17 | $56.72 |
Financial Statements Comparison: A.O. Smith 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) | AOS | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $963.90M | $558.00M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $588.50M | $285.50M |
| Gross Profit | $375.40M | $272.50M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $182.80M | $105.00M |
| EBITDA | $204.70M | $120.60M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $181.10M | $86.90M |
| Income Tax | $44.50M | $12.90M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $136.60M | $74.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AOS | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $173.00M | $336.80M |
| Total Current Assets | $1.42B | $1.11B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $882.10M | $449.50M |
| Long-Term Debt | $285.00M | $197.20M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.86B | $1.77B |
| Retained Earnings | $3.69B | $1.23B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.55B | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AOS | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $38.70M | $61.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-9.60M |
| Free Cash Flow | $17.40M | $45.60M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-700,000 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-120.60M | $-3.90M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | AOS | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.61M | 893,790 |
| Short Ratio | 1.91 | 4.81 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,318,399 | 306,590 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,529,253 | 225,443 |
| Shares Outstanding | 144.32M | 33.32M |
| Float Shares | 224.24M | 27.04M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.99% | 1.02% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: A.O. Smith vs Watts Water
| Metric | AOS | WTS |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.00 | $1.29 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.59% | 0.54% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.15 | $1.23 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.44% | 0.20% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $3.44 | $3.70 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |