Business Overview Xylem is a leading global water technology company with 2025 revenues of $9.0 billion and approximately 22,000 employees worldwide. We design, manufacture and service engineered products and solutions across a wide variety of critical applications, primarily in the water sector. Our broad portfolio of products, services and solutions addresses customer needs of scarcity, resilience, quality, and affordability across the water cycle, from the delivery, treatment, measurement and use of drinking water, to the collection, testing, analysis and treatment of wastewater, to the return of water to the environment. We have differentiated market positions in core applications including transport and dewatering, process water and wastewater treatment, analytics, smart metering, digital software solutions and comprehensive services.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 9.0B | 9.0B | 8.6B | 7.4B | 5.5B | 5.2B |
| Net Income | 957M | 957M | 890M | 609M | 355M | 427M |
| EPS | $3.92 | $3.92 | $3.65 | $2.79 | $1.96 | $2.35 |
| Free Cash Flow | 910M | 910M | 942M | 566M | 388M | 330M |
| ROIC | 7.9% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 6.0% | 14.4% | 16.5% |
| Gross Margin | 38.5% | 38.5% | 37.5% | 36.9% | 37.7% | 38.0% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.19 | 0.23 | 0.54 | 0.76 |
| Dividends/Share | $1.60 | $1.60 | $1.44 | $1.32 | $1.20 | $1.12 |
| Operating Income | 1.2B | 1.2B | 1.0B | 652M | 622M | 585M |
| Operating Margin | 13.5% | 13.5% | 11.8% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 11.3% |
| ROE | 8.3% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 6.0% | 10.2% | 13.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | 244M | 244M | 244M | 218M | 181M | 182M |
Xylem Inc. passes 3 of 9 quality checks, indicating weak fundamentals.
Xylem Inc. trades at 32.9x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 34.5x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 34.4x vs a median of 30.5x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 10.8% with a gross margin of 37.7%. Total shareholder yield (dividends) is 1.3%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +1.2%.
Xylem Inc. (XYL) has a current P/E ratio of 32.9, compared to its historical median P/E of 34.5. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
Xylem Inc. (XYL) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 10.8%. This indicates solid capital allocation.
Xylem Inc. (XYL) has a market capitalization of $31.5B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, Xylem Inc. (XYL) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 1.24%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 0.05%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, Xylem Inc. (XYL) appears fair. The current P/E of 32.9 is 5% below its historical median of 34.5. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 7.6%.
Xylem Inc. (XYL) operates in the Pumps & Pumping Equipment industry, within the Industrials sector.
Xylem Inc. (XYL) reported annual revenue of $9.0 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
Xylem Inc. (XYL) has a net profit margin of 10.6%. This is a healthy margin.
Xylem Inc. (XYL) generated $910 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
Xylem Inc. (XYL) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22. This indicates a conservatively financed balance sheet.
Xylem Inc. (XYL) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $3.92 in its most recent fiscal year.
Xylem Inc. (XYL) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.7%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
Xylem Inc. (XYL) has a 5-year average gross margin of 37.7%. This indicates decent pricing power.
The Ledger Terminal provides 17 years of financial data for Xylem Inc. (XYL), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
Xylem Inc. (XYL) has a book value per share of $47.02, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.