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WAT Stock Chart & Stats
AU$4.92
AU$0.16(2.04%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$4.92
AU$0.16(2.04%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$4.72 - AU$6.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume337.00
Average Volume (3M)2.88K
Market Cap
AU$210.07M
Enterprise ValueAU$241.82
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$20.42M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$87.39M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.6
Beta0.05
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.5%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.44
Shares Outstanding35,012,200
10 Day Avg. Volume1,032
30 Day Avg. Volume2,879
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.18
Price to Book (P/B)1.14
Price to Sales (P/S)0.68
P/FCF Ratio30.68
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong 2026 Revenue ScalingThe sharp 2026 revenue increase indicates meaningful business expansion across Waterco’s pool and water-treatment activities. If the company can retain this larger revenue base, increased scale should support broader market reach, recurring replacement demand, and greater operating capacity over coming quarters.
Diversified Equipment And Aftermarket ModelWaterco serves multiple equipment categories and benefits from both new installations and ongoing maintenance, refurbishment, and replacement demand. This combination can reduce reliance on a single product cycle and provide a more durable revenue base across residential, commercial, and industry channels.
Positive Profitability And Expanding EquityWaterco remains profitable while its equity base has grown steadily, providing a foundation for continued operations and expansion. Positive earnings and increased book capital indicate that the business is generating value despite financial pressures, with 2026 return on equity improving to roughly 10%.
Bears Say
Sharp Gross-margin DeteriorationThe substantial gross-margin decline signals weaker earnings quality and raises questions about margin sustainability. The pack attributes the movement to possible mix or pricing pressure or higher input costs; unless reversed, this compression could limit profit growth even while revenue continues to expand.
Weak Cash-flow ConversionWeak conversion of accounting earnings into operating and free cash flow reduces Waterco’s ability to fund growth, repay debt, or return capital internally. The 2026 decline and possible working-capital strain or higher reinvestment needs make future financial flexibility more dependent on sustained profitability.
Materially Higher LeverageThe increase in debt relative to equity has materially reduced balance-sheet flexibility and makes Waterco more sensitive to weaker profits or cash generation. Higher leverage is particularly relevant alongside declining free cash flow and volatile margins, because less financial capacity remains to absorb operating pressure.
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WAT FAQ
What was Waterco Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Waterco Limited lowest share price was AU$4.72 and its highest was AU$6.95 in the past 12 months.
What is Waterco Limited’s market cap?
Waterco Limited’s market cap is AU$210.07M.
When is Waterco Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Waterco Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 25, 2027 which is in 171 days.
How were Waterco Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Waterco Limited released its earnings results on Aug 28, 2026. The company reported AU$0.248 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Waterco Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Waterco Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Waterco Limited pay dividends?
Waterco Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.13 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.5%. See more information on Waterco Limited dividends here
What is Waterco Limited’s EPS estimate?
Waterco Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Waterco Limited have?
Waterco Limited has 35,012,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Waterco Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Waterco Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.248 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Waterco Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:WAT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Waterco Limited Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-4.06%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.06%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Waterco Limited
Waterco Limited engages in the manufacture, wholesale, and export of equipment and accessories in the swimming pool, spa pool, spa bath, rural pump, and irrigation and water treatment sectors in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, North America, and Europe. It manufactures and sells solar heating systems for swimming pools and pre-heat industrial solar systems. The company offers pool and spa products, including pumps, filters, filter media products, water sanitizers, minerals, heating products, automation products, lights, cleaners, recirculation products, in floor pool cleaning products, valves, spa equipment, cleaning accessories, chemicals, and commercial and spa equipment. It also provides water treatment products, such as commercial filter media, cooling water filtration, cartridge and bag, centrifugal, and fiberglass media filters, as well as blowers; and residential pressure pumps and water filters and drinking water purifiers. In addition, the company offers aquaculture equipment comprising airflo spa blowers, aquabiome mechanical and biological filters, bio-mec bead media products, heating products and pumps, and multicyclone centrifugal filters. Further, it franchises retail outlets for swimming pool equipment and accessories. Additionally, the company is involved in formulating, packing, and distributing swimming pool chemicals to independent pool stores and stores in its Swimart franchise network. It operates under the Swimart, DAVEY, and WATERCO brands. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Rydalmere, Australia.
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