Xylem Inc. (XYL) Financial Ratios
17 years of historical data (2009–2025) · Industrials · Industrial - Machinery
EV/EBITDA
↓
14.99
↓-34% vs avg
5yr avg: 22.73
30Y Low9.2·High31.9
P/FCF
↓
29.10
↓-36% vs avg
5yr avg: 45.63
30Y Low14.7·High66.0
P/B Ratio
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2.31
↓-43% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.07
30Y Low2.4·High6.7
ROE
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8.5%
-16% vs avg
5yr avg: 10.0%
30Y Low8%·High21%
Debt/EBITDA
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1.08
↓-46% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.98
30Y Low0.0·High5.1
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
XYL Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Xylem Inc. trades at 28.4x earnings, 34% below its 5-year average of 43.0x, sitting at the 40th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.6x, the stock trades at a premium of 11%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 29.1x P/FCF, 36% below the 5-year average of 45.6x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $26.5B | $33.2B | $28.3B | $25.0B | $20.0B | $21.8B | $18.4B | $14.3B | $12.1B | $12.3B | $8.9B |
| Enterprise Value | $26.9B | $33.7B | $29.3B | $26.3B | $21.0B | $22.9B | $19.7B | $15.9B | $14.1B | $14.1B | $11.0B |
| P/E Ratio → | 28.42 | 34.74 | 31.79 | 40.99 | 56.41 | 51.03 | 72.71 | 35.65 | 22.02 | 37.27 | 34.15 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.93 | 3.68 | 3.30 | 3.39 | 3.62 | 4.19 | 3.78 | 2.72 | 2.32 | 2.62 | 2.36 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.31 | 2.83 | 2.60 | 2.45 | 5.71 | 6.75 | 6.19 | 4.81 | 4.34 | 4.90 | 4.04 |
| P/FCF | 29.10 | 36.51 | 29.99 | 44.08 | 51.57 | 65.97 | 28.76 | 23.29 | 34.62 | 23.91 | 23.90 |
| P/OCF | 21.34 | 26.78 | 22.37 | 29.81 | 33.58 | 40.46 | 22.37 | 17.02 | 20.62 | 17.98 | 17.93 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
XYL EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Xylem Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 15.0x EBITDA, 34% below its 5-year average of 22.7x. The Industrials sector median is 13.8x, placing the stock at a 8% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.73 | 3.42 | 3.57 | 3.81 | 4.41 | 4.04 | 3.03 | 2.71 | 3.00 | 2.91 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.99 | 18.74 | 18.62 | 24.19 | 24.49 | 27.62 | 31.89 | 21.44 | 15.40 | 17.97 | 19.70 |
| EV / EBIT | 22.03 | 27.84 | 25.87 | 38.48 | 42.89 | 39.06 | 54.44 | 32.98 | 20.52 | 24.35 | 22.58 |
| EV / FCF | — | 37.02 | 31.06 | 46.51 | 54.16 | 69.48 | 30.74 | 25.99 | 40.39 | 27.37 | 29.42 |
XYL Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Xylem Inc. earns an operating margin of 13.5%, above the Industrials sector average of 4.3%. Operating margins have expanded from 8.9% to 13.5% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 8.5% is modest. ROIC of 7.6% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.1%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 38.5% | 38.5% | 37.5% | 36.9% | 37.7% | 38.0% | 37.5% | 39.0% | 38.9% | 39.3% | 38.7% |
| Operating Margin | 13.5% | 13.5% | 11.8% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 7.5% | 9.3% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 10.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 10.6% | 10.6% | 10.4% | 8.3% | 6.4% | 8.2% | 5.2% | 7.6% | 10.5% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.9% | 10.6% | 13.8% | 8.5% | 14.0% | 20.7% | 14.0% | 12.1% |
| ROA | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 5.4% | 7.8% | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| ROIC | 7.6% | 7.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 10.5% | 10.2% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 10.8% | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| ROCE | 8.5% | 8.5% | 7.2% | 6.4% | 9.4% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 8.1% | 11.3% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
XYL Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Xylem Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.1x, which is manageable (67% below the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $463M ($1.9B total debt minus $1.5B cash). Interest coverage of 41.7x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.56 | 0.78 | 1.06 | 0.80 | 0.83 | 0.87 | 1.07 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.35 | 2.20 | 2.27 | 3.02 | 5.09 | 3.20 | 2.52 | 2.80 | 4.25 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.04 | 0.09 | 0.13 | 0.29 | 0.36 | 0.43 | 0.56 | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.93 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.64 | 1.26 | 1.17 | 1.40 | 2.06 | 2.22 | 2.20 | 2.27 | 3.70 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.51 | 1.07 | 2.42 | 2.59 | 3.52 | 1.98 | 2.70 | 5.77 | 3.46 | 5.52 |
| Interest Coverage | 41.72 | 41.72 | 25.70 | 13.96 | 9.80 | 7.72 | 4.70 | 7.21 | 8.38 | 7.07 | 6.94 |
XYL Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.63x means Xylem Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 1.28x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 1.76x to 1.63x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.75 | 1.76 | 1.89 | 2.27 | 1.80 | 1.63 | 1.51 | 1.88 | 1.49 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.33 | 1.30 | 1.39 | 1.77 | 1.52 | 1.27 | 1.08 | 1.41 | 1.06 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.59 | 0.97 | 0.96 | 0.48 | 0.21 | 0.38 | 0.25 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.51 | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.69 | 0.63 | 0.56 | 0.68 | 0.72 | 0.69 | 0.58 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.66 | 5.66 | 5.37 | 4.56 | 4.30 | 4.60 | 5.46 | 5.94 | 5.35 | 5.45 | 4.43 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 71.06 | 71.11 | 80.15 | 72.44 | 66.96 | 69.09 | 72.04 | 72.27 | 74.13 | 81.60 |
XYL Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Xylem Inc. returns 1.5% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.4% dividend yield and 0.1% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 40.9% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 3.5% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 40.9% | 40.9% | 39.3% | 49.1% | 61.1% | 47.5% | 74.0% | 43.4% | 27.7% | 39.3% | 43.1% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| FCF Yield | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $244M | $244M | $218M | $181M | $182M | $181M | $181M | $181M | $181M | $180M |
Peer Comparison
Compare XYL with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 XYLYou | $26B | 28.4 | 15.0 | 29.1 | 38.5% | 13.5% | 8.5% | 7.6% | 1.1 |
 PNR | $12B | 18.8 | 13.9 | 16.1 | 40.5% | 20.5% | 17.6% | 12.1% | 1.7 |
 FELE | $5B | 32.1 | 14.4 | 23.8 | 35.5% | 12.7% | 11.3% | 14.7% | 0.8 |
 GFF | $4B | 83.6 | 21.1 | 13.8 | 42.0% | 8.2% | 34.2% | 9.1% | 5.9 |
 DHR | $125B | 35.2 | 18.4 | 23.8 | 60.9% | 20.9% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 2.4 |
 ITT | $18B | 32.2 | 20.3 | 32.1 | 35.4% | 17.4% | 14.2% | 16.1% | 1.1 |
 ROP | $34B | 23.3 | 13.8 | 13.6 | 69.2% | 28.3% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 3.0 |
 MWA | $4B | 21.4 | 13.7 | 23.8 | 36.1% | 18.2% | 21.4% | 19.7% | 1.5 |
 AWK | $24B | 21.9 | 14.5 | — | 43.3% | 36.6% | 10.5% | 5.5% | 5.7 |
 CWT | $3B | 21.0 | 13.1 | — | 36.7% | 18.2% | 7.7% | 4.4% | 5.0 |
 SWX | $6B | 14.6 | 11.6 | — | 29.3% | 24.4% | 11.5% | 4.7% | 4.4 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.6 | 13.8 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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XYL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying XYL stock.
What is Xylem Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Xylem Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 28.4x. The historical average is 34.6x. This places it at the 40th percentile of its historical range.
What is Xylem Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Xylem Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 15.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 18.6x.
What is Xylem Inc.'s ROE?
Xylem Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 8.5%. The historical average is 12.9%.
Is XYL stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Xylem Inc. is trading at a P/E of 28.4x. This is at the 40th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Xylem Inc.'s dividend yield?
Xylem Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.44% with a payout ratio of 40.9%.
What are Xylem Inc.'s profit margins?
Xylem Inc. has 38.5% gross margin and 13.5% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Xylem Inc. have?
Xylem Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.1x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.