The company maintains a conservative financial profile with a 0.33 debt-to-equity ratio and a robust current ratio of 3.24 as of 2026Q1.
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Mar'20 | Mar'19 | Mar'18 | Mar'17 | Mar'16 | Mar'15 | Mar'14 | Mar'13 | Mar'12 | Mar'11 | Mar'10 | Dec'99 | Dec'98 | Dec'97 | Dec'96 | Dec'95 | Dec'94 | Dec'93 | Dec'92 | Dec'91 | Dec'90 | Dec'89 |
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| Total Current Assets | 836.5M | 811.7M | 722.1M | 667.8M | 757.5M | 474.8M | 907.7M | 982.9M | 982.9M | 997.7M | 1.18B | 1.18B | 1.13B | 1.12B | 1.25B | 1.02B | 981.4M | 801.2M | 4.52M | 6M | 5.2M | 6.9M | 9.1M | 22.8M | 20.9M | 23M | 26.3M | 29.7M | 32.8M |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 273.5M | 300.5M | 198M | 136.7M | 124.8M | 96.6M | 62.3M | 292.5M | 292.5M | 217.6M | 490.1M | 484.6M | 370.3M | 339M | 524.1M | 298M | 391M | 263.9M | 85K | 100K | 700K | 5.3M | 5.8M | 300K | 200K | 200K | 300K | 400K | 600K |
| Cash Only | 273.5M | 300.5M | 198M | 136.7M | 124.8M | 96.6M | 62.3M | 292.5M | 292.5M | 217.6M | 490.1M | 484.6M | 370.3M | 339M | 524.1M | 298M | 391M | 263.9M | 85K | 100K | 700K | 5.3M | 5.8M | 300K | 200K | 200K | 300K | 400K | 600K |
| Short-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivable | 242.7M | 198.1M | 221.8M | 227.2M | 238M | 177.2M | 103.6M | 337.6M | 337.6M | 392.3M | 322.9M | 317.6M | 336M | 368.3M | 350.4M | 342M | 270.1M | 234.1M | 3.46M | 5M | 3M | 0 | 500K | 10.1M | 9.5M | 8.5M | 10.3M | 12.3M | 13.8M |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 48.32 | 42.64 | 51.68 | 54.18 | 67.77 | 71 | 67.2 | 173.53 | 60.08 | 77.33 | 68.82 | 60.26 | 59.82 | 66.08 | 65.81 | 64.21 | 58.86 | 56.59 | 79.45 | 132.79 | 476.5 | - | 1.82K | 43.78 | 41.33 | 35.91 | 41.22 | 37.98 | 42.76 |
| Inventory | 292.3M | 274.4M | 272.6M | 277.6M | 366.7M | 184.5M | 136.1M | 316.5M | 316.5M | 344.8M | 314.9M | 327.2M | 367.7M | 359.7M | 326.2M | 322.8M | 283.8M | 273.8M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.6M | 10.9M | 13.6M | 15.2M | 15M | 17.2M |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | 103.9 | 101.19 | 115.76 | 114.83 | 163.97 | 125.24 | 160.56 | 298.12 | 91.24 | 109.9 | 105.83 | 94.89 | 102.92 | 102.5 | 97.04 | 93.95 | 95.7 | 100.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 63.57 | 60.83 | 74.09 | 82.93 | 59.32 | 70.22 |
| Other Current Assets | 27M | 38.7M | 29.7M | 26.3M | 28M | 16.5M | 605.7M | 36.3M | 36.3M | 43M | 50.2M | 46.7M | 49.7M | 53.8M | 46.4M | 55.5M | 36.5M | 29.4M | 974K | 900K | 1.5M | 1.6M | 2.8M | 800K | 300K | 700K | 500K | 2M | 1.2M |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 1.85B | 1.87B | 1.93B | 2B | 2.11B | 602.9M | 532.8M | 2.36B | 2.28B | 2.43B | 2.36B | 2.18B | 2.28B | 2.24B | 2.23B | 2.27B | 2.12B | 2.22B | 4.1M | 4.42M | 3.9M | 0 | 0 | 4.6M | 4.6M | 4.8M | 5.4M | 5.9M | 6.3M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 155.9M | 157.6M | 164M | 180.3M | 183.8M | 64.4M | 87.7M | 378.8M | 383M | 396.5M | 400.9M | 397.2M | 417.6M | 423.1M | 410.7M | 419.2M | 358.4M | 376.2M | 1.38M | 1.5M | 700K | 0 | 0 | 2.7M | 3M | 3.3M | 3.7M | 4.1M | 4.1M |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 10.90x | 10.76x | 9.55x | 8.49x | 6.97x | 14.14x | 6.42x | 1.87x | 5.35x | 4.67x | 4.27x | 4.84x | 4.91x | 4.81x | 4.73x | 4.64x | 4.67x | 4.01x | 11.53x | 9.16x | 3.28x | - | - | 31.19x | 27.97x | 26.18x | 24.65x | 28.83x | 28.73x |
| Goodwill | 794.4M | 795M | 794.2M | 796M | 777M | 254.1M | 244.8M | 1.3B | 1.3B | 1.28B | 1.32B | 1.19B | 1.2B | 1.15B | 1.12B | 1.11B | 1.02B | 1.01B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 820.4M | 835M | 891.6M | 952.4M | 1.01B | 179.1M | 200.3M | 511.5M | 511.5M | 577.5M | 558.6M | 520.9M | 587.7M | 592.6M | 613.5M | 647.1M | 644.7M | 688.5M | 2.7M | 2.9M | 3.1M | 0 | 0 | 1.4M | 1.5M | 1.6M | 1.6M | 1.7M | 1.7M |
| Long-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 77.2M | 80.1M | 76.6M | 70.5M | 136M | 105.3M | 0 | 147.9M | 82.6M | 222.5M | 83.5M | 66.8M | 74.1M | 78.5M | 84.1M | 91.6M | 99M | 138.4M | 17K | 22K | 100K | 0 | 0 | 500K | 100K | -100K | 100K | 100K | 500K |
| Total Assets | 2.68B | 2.68B | 2.65B | 2.67B | 2.86B | 1.08B | 3.4B | 3.26B | 3.26B | 3.42B | 3.54B | 3.35B | 3.41B | 3.38B | 3.47B | 3.29B | 3.1B | 3.02B | 8.62M | 10.4M | 9.1M | 6.9M | 9.1M | 27.4M | 25.5M | 27.8M | 31.7M | 35.6M | 39.1M |
| Asset Turnover | 0.65x | 0.63x | 0.59x | 0.57x | 0.45x | 0.85x | 0.17x | 0.22x | 0.63x | 0.54x | 0.48x | 0.57x | 0.60x | 0.60x | 0.56x | 0.59x | 0.54x | 0.50x | 1.84x | 1.32x | 0.25x | 0.01x | 0.01x | 3.07x | 3.29x | 3.11x | 2.88x | 3.32x | 3.01x |
| Asset Growth % | 2.3% | 1.17% | -0.69% | -6.88% | 165.75% | -68.31% | 4.34% | 0% | -4.79% | -3.27% | 5.5% | -1.69% | 0.86% | -2.6% | 5.56% | 6.17% | 2.76% | 34906.38% | -17.14% | 14.29% | 31.88% | -24.18% | -66.79% | 7.45% | -8.27% | -12.3% | -10.96% | -8.95% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 258.5M | 259.4M | 247.8M | 220.9M | 289.3M | 240.4M | 317.5M | 455.5M | 397M | 454.2M | 400.3M | 404.4M | 433M | 449.5M | 608.2M | 468.6M | 497.8M | 319.3M | 4.1M | 5M | 3.7M | 2.1M | 3.1M | 12.9M | 11.1M | 13.5M | 15.6M | 19.8M | 19.6M |
| Accounts Payable | 99M | 65.2M | 71.7M | 56.4M | 116.9M | 105.1M | 41.3M | 191.7M | 191.7M | 226M | 197.8M | 200.8M | 234.1M | 241.1M | 208.3M | 220.6M | 181.7M | 135.3M | 1.75M | 1.9M | 1.2M | 100K | 0 | 4M | 4.2M | 3.9M | 5.4M | 6.5M | 7.9M |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 31.22 | 24.04 | 30.45 | 23.33 | 52.27 | 71.34 | 48.72 | 180.57 | 55.26 | 72.04 | 66.47 | 58.23 | 65.53 | 68.7 | 61.97 | 64.2 | 61.27 | 49.66 | 51.53 | 69.35 | 398.18 | - | - | 21.92 | 23.44 | 21.25 | 29.46 | 25.7 | 32.25 |
| Short-Term Debt | 1.4M | 900K | 0 | 0 | 5.5M | 5.6M | 15.7M | 76.4M | 1.2M | 3.9M | 16.5M | 20.2M | 24.3M | 29M | 169.3M | 10.3M | 104.2M | 5.3M | 1.67M | 2.3M | 1M | 500K | 1M | 7.4M | 5.2M | 7.8M | 7.7M | 9.9M | 9.5M |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4M | 7.3M | 5.1M | 3.2M | 10.9M | 8.3M | 7M | 8.1M | 19M | 17.2M | 11.4M | 12.4M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Current Liabilities | 139.8M | 151.3M | 145.2M | 132M | 133.5M | 97.8M | 256.5M | 146.9M | 163.2M | 221.1M | 151.6M | 147.9M | 134.9M | 150.6M | 147M | 160.5M | 142.4M | 89.5M | 686K | 800K | 1.5M | 1.5M | 2.1M | 1.5M | 1.7M | 1.8M | 2.5M | 3.4M | 2.2M |
| Current Ratio | 3.24x | 3.13x | 2.91x | 3.02x | 2.62x | 1.98x | 2.86x | 2.16x | 2.48x | 2.20x | 2.94x | 2.91x | 2.60x | 2.49x | 2.05x | 2.17x | 1.97x | 2.51x | 1.10x | 1.20x | 1.41x | 3.29x | 2.94x | 1.77x | 1.88x | 1.70x | 1.69x | 1.50x | 1.67x |
| Quick Ratio | 2.11x | 2.07x | 1.81x | 1.77x | 1.35x | 1.21x | 2.43x | 1.46x | 1.68x | 1.44x | 2.16x | 2.10x | 1.75x | 1.69x | 1.51x | 1.48x | 1.40x | 1.65x | 1.10x | 1.20x | 1.41x | 3.29x | 2.94x | 0.87x | 0.90x | 0.70x | 0.71x | 0.74x | 0.80x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 121 | 119.78 | 137 | 145.68 | 179.47 | 124.9 | 179.04 | 291.08 | 96.06 | 115.2 | 108.18 | 96.91 | 97.21 | 99.88 | 100.88 | 93.95 | 93.29 | 107.42 | - | - | - | - | - | 85.43 | 78.72 | 88.75 | 94.69 | 71.6 | 80.73 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 737M | 816.7M | 813.9M | 843.3M | 959.7M | 710.9M | 1.12B | 1.63B | 1.63B | 1.76B | 2.07B | 2.36B | 2.42B | 2.37B | 2.44B | 2.9B | 2.69B | 2.75B | 3.42M | 4.2M | 2.2M | 600K | 1M | 11.4M | 9.4M | 11.7M | 13.1M | 16.4M | 17.4M |
| Long-Term Debt | 497.6M | 537.6M | 475M | 473.6M | 529.8M | 533.9M | 1.19B | 1.4B | 1.24B | 1.35B | 1.61B | 1.9B | 1.92B | 1.94B | 1.96B | 2.41B | 2.21B | 2.21B | 606K | 700K | 200K | 0 | 0 | 1.6M | 1.7M | 1.9M | 2.1M | 2.2M | 2.3M |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 208.7M | 42M | 63.1M | 58.1M | 34.6M | 8.9M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 750.3M | 189.7M | 196.5M | 210M | 221.4M | 3.1M | 119.4M | 125.9M | 125.9M | 156.6M | 208.8M | 186M | 184.4M | 207.1M | 225.3M | 245.7M | 254.9M | 273.2M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 200K | 200K | 200K |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 9.5M | 47.4M | 79.3M | 101.6M | 173.9M | 165M | 164.3M | 339.9M | 269M | 255.3M | 253.4M | 276.5M | 304.6M | 221.8M | 249.6M | 244M | 225.3M | 271.3M | -606K | -700K | -200K | 0 | 0 | -1.6M | -1.7M | -1.9M | -2.3M | -2.4M | -2.5M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.08B | 1.08B | 1.06B | 1.06B | 1.25B | 951.3M | 1.96B | 2.03B | 2.03B | 2.21B | 2.47B | 2.77B | 2.86B | 2.82B | 3.05B | 3.37B | 3.19B | 3.07B | 4.71M | 5.8M | 4M | 2.2M | 3.1M | 14.5M | 12.8M | 15.3M | 17.9M | 22.2M | 22.1M |
| Total Debt | 537.1M | 580.5M | 551.6M | 543.2M | 579.5M | 554.5M | 1.2B | 1.49B | 1.24B | 1.36B | 1.62B | 1.92B | 1.94B | 1.97B | 2.13B | 2.42B | 2.31B | 2.22B | 2.27M | 3M | 1.2M | 500K | 1M | 9M | 6.9M | 9.7M | 9.8M | 12.1M | 11.8M |
| Net Debt | 263.6M | 280M | 353.6M | 406.5M | 454.7M | 457.9M | -62.3M | 912.8M | 945.5M | 1.16B | 1.13B | 1.44B | 1.57B | 1.63B | 1.61B | 2.13B | 1.92B | 1.95B | 2.19M | 2.9M | 500K | -4.8M | -4.8M | 8.7M | 6.7M | 9.5M | 9.5M | 11.7M | 11.2M |
| Debt / Equity | 0.33x | 0.36x | 0.35x | 0.34x | 0.36x | 4.39x | 0.84x | 1.21x | 1.01x | 1.12x | 1.52x | 3.27x | 3.51x | 3.51x | 4.97x | - | - | - | 0.58x | 0.65x | 0.24x | 0.11x | 0.17x | 0.70x | 0.54x | 0.78x | 0.71x | 0.90x | 0.69x |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.45x | 1.54x | 1.66x | 1.94x | 3.59x | 3.01x | 8.14x | 7.79x | 3.11x | 3.81x | 5.26x | 6.63x | 6.14x | 5.20x | 6.02x | 6.75x | 7.16x | 8.18x | - | - | - | - | - | 5.29x | 6.27x | - | 7.00x | - | 6.56x |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.71x | 0.74x | 1.06x | 1.46x | 2.81x | 2.48x | -0.42x | 4.79x | 2.38x | 3.27x | 3.67x | 4.96x | 4.97x | 4.31x | 4.54x | 5.92x | 5.95x | 7.21x | - | - | - | - | - | 5.12x | 6.09x | - | 6.79x | - | 6.22x |
| Interest Coverage | 11.08x | 9.96x | 7.25x | 4.81x | 4.12x | 2.51x | 2.37x | 1.41x | 4.42x | 3.49x | 2.22x | 1.94x | 2.24x | 1.14x | 1.41x | 1.25x | 0.65x | 1.61x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Equity | 1.61B | 1.6B | 1.59B | 1.6B | 1.61B | 126.4M | 1.44B | 1.23B | 1.23B | 1.21B | 1.07B | 588M | 552.7M | 562.1M | 428.5M | -80.8M | -88.2M | -57.5M | 3.91M | 4.6M | 5.1M | 4.7M | 6M | 12.9M | 12.7M | 12.5M | 13.8M | 13.4M | 17M |
| Equity Growth % | 3.27% | 1.04% | -1% | -0.76% | 1177.69% | -91.22% | 16.92% | 0% | 1.5% | 13.28% | 82.07% | 6.39% | -1.67% | 31.18% | 630.32% | 8.39% | -53.39% | -1571.72% | -15.07% | -9.8% | 8.51% | -21.67% | -53.49% | 1.57% | 1.6% | -9.42% | 2.99% | -21.18% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 9.47 | 9.36 | 9.09 | 9.04 | 10.50 | 1.01 | 11.68 | 9.91 | 9.98 | 11.44 | 10.22 | 5.69 | 5.28 | 5.55 | 4.29 | -1.12 | -1.23 | -0.80 | 1.58 | 1.84 | 2.04 | 2.31 | 2.89 | 7.09 | 5.08 | 6.25 | 6.07 | 6.48 | 10.20 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 1.61B | 1.6B | 1.59B | 1.6B | 1.61B | 126.4M | 1.44B | 1.23B | 1.23B | 1.21B | 1.07B | 588.6M | 552.9M | 562.3M | 428.5M | -79.9M | -88.2M | -57.5M | 3.91M | 4.6M | 5.1M | 4.7M | 6M | 12.9M | 12.7M | 12.5M | 13.8M | 13.4M | 17M |
| Common Stock | 1.7M | 1.7M | 1.7M | 1.7M | 1.8M | 1.3M | 1.2M | 1M | 1M | 1M | 1M | 1M | 1M | 1M | 1M | 700K | 700K | 700K | 105K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Retained Earnings | -1.12B | -1.13B | -1.17B | -1.18B | -1.16B | -1.24B | 116M | 85.9M | 30.7M | 8M | -55.5M | -129.6M | -197.5M | -281.3M | -311.5M | -361.6M | -391.5M | -340.2M | -7.12M | -6.4M | -5.9M | -5.7M | -4.4M | 2.4M | 2.2M | -17M | 3.4M | 2.9M | 6.5M |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated OCI | -78.3M | -76.7M | -74.4M | -67.7M | -75M | -74.9M | 0 | -96.6M | -96.6M | -74.1M | -137M | -139M | -130.2M | -23.8M | -38.7M | -11.3M | 16.1M | -1M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3M | 2.4M | 2.4M | 100K | 0 | -600K | -200K | -200K | 0 | -900K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Non-residential construction cyclicality
According to the latest quarterly financial data, ZWS has maintained a consistent total asset base of approximately $2.7 billion since 2024Q3, suggesting that the company's post-merger balance sheet has reached a steady state of capitalization while supporting ongoing operational requirements in the water management sector.
The stability in total assets indicates that management is focused on optimizing the existing asset base rather than aggressive expansion. This equilibrium suggests that the company is successfully absorbing the Elkay integration without requiring significant balance sheet restructuring or additional capital injections.
Based on reported financial statements, ZWS maintains a modest debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33 as of 2026Q1, which reflects a disciplined approach to leverage that provides the company with significant financial headroom for future strategic initiatives or potential market volatility in the non-residential construction space.
The low leverage profile appears to be a deliberate choice by management to preserve flexibility, likely to facilitate future M&A or consistent shareholder returns. This conservative stance mitigates refinancing risk and suggests that the company's cash flow generation is more than sufficient to service its existing debt obligations.
As reported in recent filings, ZWS's current ratio of 3.24 in 2026Q1 demonstrates a strong liquidity position, providing a substantial buffer against potential working capital swings or cyclical downturns in the institutional construction market that could otherwise impact short-term operational cash availability.
The high current ratio suggests that the company is well-positioned to manage its short-term liabilities without relying on external financing. Investors should monitor whether this liquidity is being held as a strategic reserve for future acquisitions or if it reflects an accumulation of excess working capital.
Based on the provided balance sheet data, goodwill remains a significant component of total assets at $794.4 million in 2026Q1, which warrants close investor attention as it reflects the premium paid for acquisitions and the inherent risks associated with potential future impairment charges.
The concentration of goodwill relative to total assets highlights the company's reliance on inorganic growth to maintain its market position. While this is common in consolidated industrial sectors, any sustained decline in the performance of the acquired business units could necessitate a non-cash write-down that would impact reported equity.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ZWS stock.
As of 2025, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) had total assets of $2.68B including $811.7M in current assets.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) carries total debt of $580.5M, offset by $300.5M in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $1.60B ($9.36 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) reported a current ratio of 3.13x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.