PNR
NEUTRAL
$79.1
Live
Pentair plc · NYSE
Target $102.26
(+29.3%)
$79.07
52W Range
$113.95
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated May 02, 2026
Market cap
$12.78B
P/E
19.87
ROE
17.6%
Profit margin
16.0%
Debt/Equity
0.55
Dividend yield
1.31%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
75%
Pentair (PNR) presents a dichotomy between exceptional fundamental consistency and severe technical deterioration. While the Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stable financial health and the company boasts a remarkable 25-quarter streak of earnings beats, the stock is currently trading at its 52-week low with a 0/100 technical trend. The current price of $79.10 sits comfortably below the growth-based intrinsic value of $105.47 but well above the defensive Graham Number of $46.07. Despite strong margins and a healthy balance sheet, bearish insider activity and stagnant revenue growth offset the bullish analyst consensus.
Key Strengths
Exceptional earnings track record with beats in nearly every quarter over the last 6+ years
Strong profitability margins (Gross: 41.22%, Operating: 22.69%)
Conservative leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55
Highly sustainable dividend payout ratio of 25.63%
Strong ROE of 17.61% indicating efficient capital utilization
Key Risks
Severe technical breakdown with a 25.2% decline over the last 6 months
Stagnant top-line growth (Revenue Growth YoY at only 2.60%)
Bearish insider sentiment with recent sales from the CTO and a Director
Stock is currently testing its 52-week low ($79.07), suggesting a lack of immediate support
High Price-to-Book ratio (3.34) relative to defensive value standards
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$92.5
+16.9% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
67
Strong
70
55
95
65
50
AI Verdict
Fundamental Value Trap Risk
Key drivers: Consistent EPS beats, Technical freefall, Low revenue growth, Strong balance sheet
Confidence
80%
Value
70/100
P/E of 19.87 and PEG of 1.20 suggest fair valuation, but not deep value.
Positives
- Trading near 52-week low
- Forward P/E (13.60) is attractive
Watchpoints
- Price is significantly above Graham Number ($46.07)
Future
55/100
Growth is driven by margin expansion/efficiency rather than market share expansion.
Positives
- Earnings growth (13%) outpaces revenue growth
Watchpoints
- Very low YoY revenue growth (2.6%)
Past
95/100
Historical operational execution is nearly flawless.
Positives
- 25 quarters of consistent earnings surprises
- Steady long-term 5Y price appreciation (+29.1%)
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
65/100
Balance sheet is safe, but internal financial momentum is mediocre.
Positives
- Current Ratio 1.88
- Low Debt/Equity 0.55
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is only 'Stable', not 'Strong'
Dividend
50/100
Dividend is safe but not a primary driver for total return.
Positives
- Very low payout ratio (25.63%)
Watchpoints
- Low dividend yield (1.31%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$79.1
Analyst Target
$102.26
Upside/Downside
+29.3%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for PNR and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-05-01
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PNR
Pentair plc
Primary
|
+29.1% | +41.5% | -11.9% | -25.2% | -8.6% | -13.8% |
|
PL
Planet Labs PBC
Peer
|
+272.7% | +841.3% | +1001.5% | +174.3% | +20.2% | +4.1% |
|
ACM
AECOM
Peer
|
+88.1% | +14.2% | -9.5% | -15.4% | -0.1% | -1.1% |
|
IESC
IES Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
+1091.9% | +1370.2% | +227.5% | +65.5% | +35.2% | +9.9% |
|
PAC
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V.
Peer
|
+206.8% | +62.8% | +27.2% | +21.0% | +2.0% | -3.9% |
PNR
Pentair plc
Primary
5Y
+29.1%
3Y
+41.5%
1Y
-11.9%
6M
-25.2%
1M
-8.6%
1W
-13.8%
PL
Planet Labs PBC
Peer
5Y
+272.7%
3Y
+841.3%
1Y
+1001.5%
6M
+174.3%
1M
+20.2%
1W
+4.1%
ACM
AECOM
Peer
5Y
+88.1%
3Y
+14.2%
1Y
-9.5%
6M
-15.4%
1M
-0.1%
1W
-1.1%
IES
IES Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+1091.9%
3Y
+1370.2%
1Y
+227.5%
6M
+65.5%
1M
+35.2%
1W
+9.9%
PAC
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V.
Peer
5Y
+206.8%
3Y
+62.8%
1Y
+27.2%
6M
+21.0%
1M
+2.0%
1W
-3.9%
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
19.87
Forward P/E
13.6
PEG Ratio
1.2
P/B Ratio
3.34
P/S Ratio
3.04
EV/Revenue
3.52
EV/EBITDA
13.45
Market Cap
$12.78B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
15.97%
Operating Margin
22.69%
Gross Margin
41.22%
ROE
17.61%
ROA
8.88%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+2.6%
Earnings Growth
+13.0%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+2.6%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+11.3%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.55
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.88
Good
Quick Ratio
1.1
Good
Cash/Share
$0.42
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026
Revenue
$1.0B
Gross Margin
41.8%
Op. Margin
23.4%
Net Margin
16.6%
Total Assets
$7.1B
Liabilities
$3.3B
Equity
$3.8B
Debt/Equity
0.86x
Operating CF
$-0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.1B
FCF Yield
127%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-07-21
$N/A
2026-04-28
$1.22
+4.5% surprise
2026-02-03
$1.18
+1.8% surprise
2025-10-21
$1.12
+1.6% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing PNR against 550 companies in the Industrials sector
(44 bullish, 210 neutral, 296 bearish)
P/E Ratio
19.87
This Stock
vs
89.26
Sector Avg
-77.7%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
17.61%
This Stock
vs
0.05%
Sector Avg
+33545.5%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
15.97%
This Stock
vs
5.94%
Sector Avg
+169.1%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.55
This Stock
vs
2.66
Sector Avg
-79.5%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
2.6%
This Stock
vs
89.5%
Sector Avg
-97.1%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.88
This Stock
vs
2.98
Sector Avg
-37.1%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PNR
Pentair plc
|
NEUTRAL | $12.78B | 19.87 | 17.6% | 16.0% | $79.1 | |
|
PL
Planet Labs PBC
|
BEARISH | $12.77B | - | -78.4% | -80.2% | $36.9 | Compare |
|
ACM
AECOM
|
NEUTRAL | $12.8B | 20.48 | 28.1% | 3.5% | $97.08 | Compare |
|
IESC
IES Holdings, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $12.84B | 38.32 | 41.7% | 9.8% | $644.08 | Compare |
|
PAC
Grupo Aeroportuario del...
|
NEUTRAL | $12.73B | 22.07 | 37.6% | 30.4% | $251.87 | Compare |
PNR
Pentair plc
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$12.8B
P/E
19.9
ROE
17.6%
Price
$79.1
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | HAUSMANN HEATHER M. | Chief Technology Officer | Stock Award | 1,529 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | BRAZIS NICHOLAS J. | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 3,185 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | ROLCHIGO PHILIP M | Chief Technology Officer | Sale | 6,493 | $670,207 |
| 2026-02-25 | ROLCHIGO PHILIP M | Chief Technology Officer | Option Exercise | 6,493 | $212,646 |
| 2026-02-23 | STAUCH JOHN L | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 101,277 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | FISHMAN ROBERT P | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 28,586 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | ROLCHIGO PHILIP M | Chief Technology Officer | Stock Award | 8,985 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | PEDRETTI JEROME O | Officer | Stock Award | 22,870 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | PILLA STEPHEN J | Officer | Stock Award | 15,519 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | CHIU ADRIAN C | Officer | Stock Award | 17,970 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | WIGGINS DEMON L | Officer | Stock Award | 16,336 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | HOOPER TANYA L | Officer | Stock Award | 11,027 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | HENSLEY JENNIFER M | Officer | Stock Award | 997 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | ROLCHIGO PHILIP M | Chief Technology Officer | Option Exercise | 15,656 | $699,870 |
| 2026-02-11 | SPEETZEN MICHAEL T | Director | Sale | 7,000 | $699,945 |
HAUSMANN HEATHER M.
Chief Technology Officer
2026-03-02
1,529 shares
BRAZIS NICHOLAS J.
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-02
3,185 shares
ROLCHIGO PHILIP M
Chief Technology Officer
2026-02-25
6,493 shares
·
$670,207
ROLCHIGO PHILIP M
Chief Technology Officer
2026-02-25
6,493 shares
·
$212,646
STAUCH JOHN L
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-23
101,277 shares
FISHMAN ROBERT P
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-23
28,586 shares
ROLCHIGO PHILIP M
Chief Technology Officer
2026-02-23
8,985 shares
PEDRETTI JEROME O
Officer
2026-02-23
22,870 shares
PILLA STEPHEN J
Officer
2026-02-23
15,519 shares
CHIU ADRIAN C
Officer
2026-02-23
17,970 shares
WIGGINS DEMON L
Officer
2026-02-23
16,336 shares
HOOPER TANYA L
Officer
2026-02-23
11,027 shares
HENSLEY JENNIFER M
Officer
2026-02-23
997 shares
ROLCHIGO PHILIP M
Chief Technology Officer
2026-02-13
15,656 shares
·
$699,870
SPEETZEN MICHAEL T
Director
2026-02-11
7,000 shares
·
$699,945
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SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
10-Q
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Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
19 analysts
Seaport Global
2026-04-29
Buy
Buy
TD Cowen
2026-04-29
Sell
Sell
RBC Capital
2026-04-29
Outperform
Outperform
Oppenheimer
2026-04-29
Outperform
Outperform
Citigroup
2026-04-29
Buy
Buy
Barclays
2026-04-29
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Stifel
2026-04-29
Buy
Buy
B of A Securities
2026-04-20
Underperform
Underperform
Stifel
2026-04-14
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2026-04-13
Buy
Buy
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