BMI
NEUTRAL
$169.52
Live
Badger Meter, Inc. · NYSE
Target $211.3
(+24.6%)
$162.17
52W Range
$256.08
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$5.0B
P/E
36.77
ROE
21.5%
Profit margin
15.4%
Debt/Equity
N/A
Dividend yield
0.86%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
65%
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard shows a weak Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, indicating marginal financial health, and the absence of an Altman Z-Score prevents a full solvency risk assessment. Despite solid profitability metrics like 21.45% ROE and 19.57% operating margin, elevated valuation (P/E of 36.77 vs. sector average of 84.87) and bearish technical trend (0/100) offset strength in fundamentals. Revenue and earnings growth remain positive at 13.1% and 10.2% YoY, but recent price performance is sharply negative (-22% over 1Y), and analyst target suggests upside to $211.30. The stock trades well above the Graham Number of $49.73, reflecting premium pricing for growth expectations despite mixed earnings surprise trends.
Key Strengths
Strong profitability with ROE of 21.45% and operating margin of 19.57%
Healthy liquidity position: Current Ratio of 3.22 and Quick Ratio of 2.06
Consistent revenue growth of 13.1% YoY and earnings growth of 10.2% YoY
Low dividend payout ratio of 30.28%, supporting sustainability
Analyst consensus recommendation is 'buy' with a target price of $211.30 implying 24.7% upside
Key Risks
Weak Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 suggests suboptimal financial health and operational efficiency
Missing Altman Z-Score limits ability to assess bankruptcy risk; no debt/equity or cash/debt data available
Elevated valuation: P/E of 36.77 exceeds historical norms and Graham-based fair value of $49.73
Bearish technical trend (0/100) and 1-year price decline of -22.0% indicate negative market sentiment
Inconsistent quarterly earnings beats: only 2 out of last 4 quarters beaten, with volatility in surprises
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$102.8
-39.4% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
57
Moderate
45
70
58
50
60
AI Verdict
Neutral with upside potential if growth sustains
Key drivers: Positive growth and profitability metrics, High valuation multiples, Weak Piotroski score, Bullish analyst target, Bearish technical trend
Confidence
70%
Value
45/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E of 31.28 is lower than current P/E, suggesting earnings growth expectations
Watchpoints
- Current P/E of 36.77 is high relative to Graham framework
- Price/Sales of 5.54 and Price/Book of 7.11 indicate premium valuation
- Stock trades significantly above Graham Number ($49.73) and even growth-based intrinsic value ($102.8)
Future
70/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Revenue growth of 13.1% YoY and earnings growth of 10.2% YoY are robust
- Q/Q earnings growth of 9.5% shows continued momentum
Watchpoints
- PEG Ratio is unavailable, limiting growth-adjusted valuation insight
Past
58/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Long-term earnings progression shows consistent growth since 2020
- Historical EPS has nearly doubled from ~$0.40 to ~$1.19
Watchpoints
- Recent quarters show inconsistent earnings surprises (e.g., -6.7%, -5.1%)
- Only 2 of last 4 quarters beat estimates
Health
50/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current Ratio of 3.22 and Quick Ratio of 2.06 indicate strong short-term liquidity
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates weak financial health
- No Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, or ROIC data available for comprehensive solvency analysis
Dividend
60/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Dividend payout ratio of 30.28% is sustainable
- Dividend Strength score of 40/100 suggests moderate reliability
Watchpoints
- Yield of 0.86% is relatively low for income investors
- No 5-year average yield data to assess consistency
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$169.52
Analyst Target
$211.3
Upside/Downside
+24.6%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for BMI and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BMI
Badger Meter, Inc.
Primary
|
+72.2% | +51.7% | -22.0% | -11.8% | -7.1% | -1.3% |
|
SIMO
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation
Peer
|
+133.0% | +149.9% | +240.2% | +44.7% | +34.0% | +6.4% |
|
BILL
BILL Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
-62.2% | -55.4% | -47.5% | +5.5% | -12.3% | +4.0% |
|
SRAD
Sportradar Group AG
Peer
|
-30.5% | +51.2% | -27.3% | -33.9% | -5.1% | +12.6% |
|
ONDS
Ondas Inc.
Peer
|
+23.8% | +883.3% | +1047.6% | +5.5% | -4.8% | +6.1% |
BMI
Badger Meter, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+72.2%
3Y
+51.7%
1Y
-22.0%
6M
-11.8%
1M
-7.1%
1W
-1.3%
SIM
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation
Peer
5Y
+133.0%
3Y
+149.9%
1Y
+240.2%
6M
+44.7%
1M
+34.0%
1W
+6.4%
BIL
BILL Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-62.2%
3Y
-55.4%
1Y
-47.5%
6M
+5.5%
1M
-12.3%
1W
+4.0%
SRA
Sportradar Group AG
Peer
5Y
-30.5%
3Y
+51.2%
1Y
-27.3%
6M
-33.9%
1M
-5.1%
1W
+12.6%
OND
Ondas Inc.
Peer
5Y
+23.8%
3Y
+883.3%
1Y
+1047.6%
6M
+5.5%
1M
-4.8%
1W
+6.1%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
36.77
Forward P/E
31.28
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
7.11
P/S Ratio
5.54
EV/Revenue
5.32
EV/EBITDA
22.45
Market Cap
$5.0B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
15.4%
Operating Margin
19.57%
Gross Margin
41.26%
ROE
21.45%
ROA
12.61%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+13.1%
Earnings Growth
+10.2%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+9.5%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
N/A
Current Ratio
3.22
Strong
Quick Ratio
2.06
Excellent
Cash/Share
$6.84
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-01-28
$N/A
2025-10-21
$1.19
+4.6% surprise
2025-07-22
$1.17
-6.7% surprise
2025-04-17
$1.3
+23.3% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing BMI against 565 companies in the Technology sector
(45 bullish, 197 neutral, 323 bearish)
P/E Ratio
36.77
This Stock
vs
82.88
Sector Avg
-55.6%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
21.45%
This Stock
vs
-33.47%
Sector Avg
-164.1%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
15.4%
This Stock
vs
-11.75%
Sector Avg
-231.1%
(Weaker)
Revenue Growth
13.1%
This Stock
vs
4383.21%
Sector Avg
-99.7%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
3.22
This Stock
vs
3.59
Sector Avg
-10.1%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BMI
Badger Meter, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $5.0B | 36.77 | 21.5% | 15.4% | $169.52 | |
|
SIMO
Silicon Motion Technology...
|
BULLISH | $5.01B | 40.53 | 15.3% | 13.8% | $147.54 | Compare |
|
BILL
BILL Holdings, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.86B | - | 0.3% | 0.8% | $48.45 | Compare |
|
SRAD
Sportradar Group AG
|
NEUTRAL | $5.16B | 47.08 | 10.5% | 7.8% | $17.42 | Compare |
|
ONDS
Ondas Inc.
|
BEARISH | $4.83B | - | -52.6% | -260.2% | $10.03 | Compare |
BMI
Badger Meter, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$5.0B
P/E
36.8
ROE
21.5%
Price
$169.52
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
10 analysts
Barclays
2026-01-07
Underweight
Jefferies
2025-12-12
Buy
JP Morgan
2025-12-08
Overweight
Overweight
RBC Capital
2025-10-22
Outperform
Outperform
Stifel
2025-10-22
Hold
Buy
Baird
2025-10-20
Neutral
Neutral
Stifel
2025-10-20
Hold
Hold
JP Morgan
2025-09-09
Overweight
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