Pentair (PNR) Stock Analysis
NYQ · Industrials · Specialty Industrial Machinery
$53.17
-0.49 (-0.91%)
PNR Interactive Price Chart & Trading Signals
PNR Stock Snapshot — Valuation, Risk & Technical Signals
PNR Key Fundamentals, Analyst Targets & Company Profile
Key Financial Ratios
Market Cap
$8.49B
P/E Ratio
13.70
Forward P/E
10.29
PEG Ratio
0.86
P/B Ratio
2.26
EPS
$3.88
Dividend Yield
2.01%
52W Range
$52.64 – $113.95
Beta
1.02
Volume
0.4M
ROE
17.1%
Profit Margin
16.2%
Revenue Growth
-17.0%
Gross Margin
41.4%
EV/EBITDA
9.89
Analyst Target
$77.36
The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 13.7x. Forward P/E of 10.3x implies earnings expansion expected. Price-to-book is 2.26x. EV/EBITDA sits at 9.89x. Market capitalization is $8.49B. Revenue is contracting at -17.0% on a trailing basis. Earnings are compressing at -11.1%. Profit margins are 16.2%. Return on equity is 17.1%. Beta of 1.02 indicates market-average volatility.
Analyst Consensus
Recommendation
Buy
Low Target
$60.00
Mean Target
$77.36
High Target
$94.00
Based on 14 analysts
About Pentair
Pentair plc provides various water solutions in the United States, Western Europe, China, Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australia, and Canada. It operates through three segments: Flow, Water Solutions, and Pool. The Flow segment designs, manufactures, and sells fluid treatment and pump products and systems, including pressure vessels, gas recovery solutions, membrane bioreactors, wastewater reuse systems and advanced membrane filtration, separation systems, specialty insertion valves, water disposal pumps, water supply pumps, fluid transfer pumps, turbine pumps, solid handling pumps, and agricultural spray nozzles. This segment provides products under Pentair Flow, Aurora, Berkeley, Codeline, Fairbanks-Nijhuis, Haffmans, Hydromatic, Hypro, Jung Pumpen, Myers, Sta-Rite, Shurflo, Südmo, and X-Flow brand names. The Water Solutions segment offers commercial and residential water treatment products and systems, such as pressure tanks, control valves, activated carbon products, commercial ice machines, conventional filtration products, and point-of-entry and point-of-use water treatment systems for use in water filtration and water softening solutions, as well as commercial water management and filtration solutions in foodservice operations; and installation and preventative services for water management solutions for commercial operators under the Pentair Water Solutions, Everpure, Fleck, Manitowoc Ice, Pentek, and RainSoft brands. The Pool segment provides residential and commercial pool equipment and accessories, including pumps, filters, heaters, lights, automatic controls and cleaners, chlorinators, maintenance equipment, and pool accessories for residential and commercial pool maintenance, pool repair, renovation, service, construction, and aquaculture solutions. This segment offers products under the Pentair Pool, Kreepy Krauly, Pleatco, and Sta-Rite brands. Pentair plc was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
PNR Deep Dive Analysis
Bottom Line
Verdict
OvervaluedBest for
General investorWatch out for
Premium valuation, Revenue contraction, Earnings declineNon-zero inputs
4/5Counts non-zero values for price, P/E, beta, macro risk, and revenue growth; zero may mean unavailable or be a genuine zero.
Pentair plc (PNR) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $44.52 by approximately 16.3%. Trailing P/E: 13.7x. Profitability signals include profit margin of 16.2% and return on equity of 17.1%. Recent growth metrics show revenue growth of -17.0% and earnings growth of -11.1%. Risk profile: beta of 1.02. Consensus: buy.
Valuation, Growth & Risk
Valuation
Overvalued
P/E 13.7x
Price is above what fundamentals suggest.
Growth
Contracting
Rev -17.0%
Top-line revenue is shrinking.
Valuation Snapshot
Pentair plc (PNR) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $44.52 by approximately 16.3%. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 13.7x. Forward P/E of 10.3x suggests earnings compression ahead. Price-to-sales is 2.1x. Price-to-book is 2.3x. EV/EBITDA sits at 9.9x. Market capitalization is $8.49B.
Why it matters: Paying a premium works only if the company keeps growing faster than expected.
Growth & Profitability
Revenue is contracting at -17.0% on a trailing basis. Earnings are compressing at -11.1%. Profit margins are 16.2%. Return on equity is 17.1%. Return on assets is 8.7%.
Why it matters: Falling revenue can signal losing market share or industry headwinds.
Risk Profile
Beta of 1.02 indicates market-average volatility. Net debt position is $1.67B.
Why it matters: Lower risk means steadier returns, but often with less upside in bull markets.
Analyst Context
Analyst consensus target of $77.36 implies 45.5% upside. Target range spans $60.00 to $94.00. 14 analysts cover the stock. Consensus recommendation: buy.
Why it matters: Analyst targets reflect what professionals expect over 12 months. A wide gap between price and target can mean the market disagrees with the consensus.
Investor Fit
Free cash flow yield of 8.8% is attractive for cash-flow-focused investors.
Takeaway: Match the stock's risk-reward profile with your own goals and time horizon. No single metric tells the whole story.
Data Methodology & Sources
Market Data (Facts)
- Price, volume, and market cap: Yahoo Finance (may be delayed)
- P/E, EPS, revenue, and debt: Yahoo Finance fundamentals
- Analyst estimates: Yahoo Finance (coverage and update times vary)
- Insider transactions: Yahoo Finance (reporting may be delayed)
QuantSoar Model (Derived)
- Fair value: available outputs from seven models; outliers are filtered using MAD (k=3.5), then combined with fixed model weights.
- Margin of Safety = (Fair Value − Displayed Price) / Displayed Price × 100
- Composite Score: 40% Value + 30% Momentum + 30% Risk
- Verdict Gauge: Base 50 + Valuation (up to ±25) + Whale sentiment (up to ±10) + Insider buying (+5) + Macro risk (up to ±10) + Technical signal (up to ±10). Analyst consensus is separate.
Model outputs are estimates based on available data and are not investment advice. Cross-check with primary sources before making investment decisions.
PNR Overvalued
Pentair plc (PNR) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $44.52 by approximately 16.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions
ValuationIs PNR stock overvalued right now?
ValuationWhat is PNR fair value based on current fundamentals?
RiskHow risky is PNR compared with other stocks?
GrowthIs PNR still growing?
AnalystWhat do analysts think about PNR?
DividendDoes PNR pay a dividend?
CatalystWhat could change the investment case for PNR?
Related Stocks
About the Author
Phasakorn Traklang (Peach) — Founder
Phasakorn Traklang (Peach) is the founder of QuantSoar, bringing expertise in SEO, web development, and technical analytics to build an AI-powered investment platform accessible to retail investors worldwide.
Connect on LinkedInInvestment Disclaimer: Tax treatment can depend on tax residence, account type, and tax year. This information is general and is not personal tax or investment advice. SEC
Data: Yahoo Finance / SEC EDGAR / Alpha Vantage / Finnhub. AI outputs verified against source data.