WTS Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WTS - Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A
$299.31
1.70 (0.57%)
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HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Feb 11, 2026
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Bottom Line:
š HOLD: WTS is fairly valued with market pricing in 1.5% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
š HOLD: WTS is fairly valued with market pricing in 1.5% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$390.66
Based on 6.8% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$242.57
Trading above fair value
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WTS is currently trading at $299.31, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $282.06 to $297.51. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 26.4) is in line with its historical norms (25.2). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.5% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WTS is in a uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $306.01. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WTS is in a uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $306.01. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Fair Price Range
$282.06 -
$297.51
Company Quality Score
56/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
50th percentile
(NORMAL)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
51.5%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- NEUTRAL: Options fairly priced (IV 50th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($301.56)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 1.5% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$282.06 -
$297.51
Current vs Fair Value
EXTENDED
Expected Move (7 Days)
Ā±$9.64
(3.2%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$287.02
Resistance Level
$306.01
Current Trend
Uptrend
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
26.38
Wall Street Target
$301.56
(+1.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
12.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
18.9%
Profit Margin
13.8%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.5% premium
PE vs Historical
26.4 vs 25.2
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$302.07
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$306.61
(+3%)
3-Year Target
$311.20
(+5%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 26ā25)
PE COMPRESSION
$297.29
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 26.4, Growth: 9.5%)
$390.55
(+31%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.3, Growth: 9.5%)
$330.15
(+11%)
Bear:
(PE: 19.0, Growth: 9.5%)
$280.63
(-6%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (30x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (26x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 30.27 | Current EPS (TTM): $9.70
Bull Case
$375.59
(+26%)
Analyst growth 16.3%, PE expands to 33.3
Base Case
$341.44
(+14%)
Market implied 16.3%, PE stable at 30.3
Bear Case
$199.63
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 25.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
Last updated: January 31, 2026 5:49 AM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
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Sells
Net
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