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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$44.67 -0.29% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $44.56

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 61/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $7.40B
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As of 2026-11-03, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (NYSE: ZWS) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $44.67 (-0.29% 1D, market cap $7.40B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 486 tracked Industrials issuers, ZWS ranks #104 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), ZWS carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 37.3x, gross margin of 45.1%, and ROIC of 12.3%. By comparison, RAL (Ralliant Corporation) holds a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $7.44B) and AGCO (AGCO Corporation) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 10.4x, ROIC 8.2%, cap $7.65B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AGCO leads on earnings multiple (10.4x) while MSM leads on capital efficiency (13.2% ROIC).

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Per ZWS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001439288), Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation generated $1.70B in revenue (+8.3% YoY), $198.0M in net income, and $270.2M in free cash flow against $2.68B in total assets and $495.6M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (45.1% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $44.56 (-0.24%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 15.9% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 61/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.9% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C
Cash (15)Whales (5)SEC (18)Macro (8)CEO (15)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.3% Base Target
$58 Bull$45 Base$35 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ZWS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (61/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY ZWS SCORES 61/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (30% of score)

Altman Z-Score 4.75 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 9/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 15.9% FCF Margin ($270.2M FCF) & 45.1% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-15 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
69
Grade B-$47.09+2.7% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
66
Grade B-$48.38-10.1% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
64
Grade C+$43.50+2.7% Next Q
Current
61
Grade C-$44.67+0.5% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 61/100 (C-) score, ZWS faces multiple-compression risk if 37.3x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 42.6% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($46.85) or 200D SMA ($48.27) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($45.27) toward Bear Floor ($35.31).

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ZWS Smart-Money Thermometer: HEAVY INSIDER & 13F ACCUMULATION

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▲ Disclosed Buys: 0 ($0)▼ Disclosed Sales: 0 ($0)

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ZWS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -11.19%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $44.73H $44.80L $44.67C $44.67VOL 1.44M
RES: $49.39SUP: $42.66SMA50: $46.85SMA200: $48.27
$55.85$52.34$48.82$45.31$41.80RES $49.39SUP $42.66$44.672026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
28.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +8.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Industrials Rank #104 of 486 ⚔️ RAL vs ZWS Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (ZWS vs. RAL, AGCO, SPXC, MSM)

Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)

Across 486 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) ranks #104 by composite RQD confidence (61/100, grade C-) and #119 by equity capitalization ($7.40B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, AGCO leads on earnings valuation at 10.4x trailing P/E, while MSM leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 13.2% ROIC and 40.8% gross margin. MSM currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 75/100 (B) compared with ZWS at 61/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
ZWS ACTIVE
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation
C- 61/100 37.3x 45.1% 12.3% -0.29% $7.40B Benchmark Subject
RAL
Ralliant Corporation
D 49/100 — 50.3% -35.0% -1.34% $7.44B /ral-vs-zws →
AGCO
AGCO Corporation
C- 60/100 10.4x 25.5% 8.2% +2.26% $7.65B /agco-vs-zws →
SPXC
SPX Technologies Inc.
D+ 55/100 34.3x 40.5% 10.6% +1.11% $8.01B /spxc-vs-zws →
MSM
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc.
B 75/100 34.4x 40.8% 13.2% -1.16% $6.76B /msm-vs-zws →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001439288 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) reported GAAP revenue of $1.70B (+8.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.57B , and +10.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $198.0M, operating cash flow of $346.5M, and free cash flow of $270.2M (+21.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, ZWS closed FY2025 with $2.68B in total assets against $495.6M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.75, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $1.70B $198.0M $346.5M $270.2M $2.68B $495.6M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $1.57B $160.2M $293.5M $223.0M $2.65B $494.8M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.53B $112.7M $253.9M $185.0M $4.06B $950.4M

3. ZWS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is ZWS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (NYSE: ZWS) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $44.67 (-0.29% 1D, market cap $7.40B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 486 tracked Industrials issuers, ZWS ranks #104 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ZWS compare to RAL and AGCO in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), ZWS carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 37.3x, gross margin of 45.1%, and ROIC of 12.3%. By comparison, RAL (Ralliant Corporation) holds a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $7.44B) and AGCO (AGCO Corporation) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 10.4x, ROIC 8.2%, cap $7.65B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AGCO leads on earnings multiple (10.4x) while MSM leads on capital efficiency (13.2% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ZWS?

Per ZWS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001439288), Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation generated $1.70B in revenue (+8.3% YoY), $198.0M in net income, and $270.2M in free cash flow against $2.68B in total assets and $495.6M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (45.1% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is ZWS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ZWS last traded at $44.67 (-0.29% on volume of 1,868,494 shares), positioning the stock -4.65% below its 50-day simple moving average ($46.85) and -7.46% below its 200-day simple moving average ($48.27). Across its 52-week range of $42.89 to $55.00, ZWS sits at the 14.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 38.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.2% ($41.90 to $47.44).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 61/100 (C-) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

ZWS — Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 61/100, corresponding to a C- letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $44.67 (-0.29% 1D, market capitalization $7.40B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (15/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 12.3%, gross margin of 45.1%, operating margin of 16.4%, and free cash flow yield of 3.66%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (5/20) + Insider Conviction (15/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (8/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (18/20): Incorporates a 0.98x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 4.75, Piotroski F-Score of 9/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.31x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Industrials sector, Industrial Machinery/Components industry..4B. It generated FY 2025 revenue of $1.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) reported $1.70B in annual revenue (up from $1.57B in FY2024, +8.3% YoY) and $198.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.53B revenue, $112.7M net income) through FY2025, ZWS scaled operating cash flow to $346.5M and free cash flow to $270.2M, backed by $2.68B in total assets against $495.6M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C- • RQD 61/100): Strong cash generator (45.1% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 15/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 5/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $42.89 – $55.00 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 37.3x trailing P/E and 22.0x EV/EBITDA against 16.4% operating margins and a 0.98x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

The sector is Industrials and the industry is Industrial Machinery/Components. Investors should therefore treat second-order ripple analysis as an open gap in this dossier rather than a conclusion.

  • Key Question #1: Can ZWS sustain or expand its 16.4% operating margin and 12.3% ROIC against Industrial Machinery/Components peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.70B and free cash flow of $270.2M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $495.6M in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is ZWS's 34.7x forward P/E multiple to Industrials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 0.98x)?

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Pristine forensic balance sheet (Altman Z 4.75, Piotroski F 9/9, Debt/Equity 0.31) with revenue and net income both growing from FY 202

Long ZWS at $44.80 targeting $53.76. Pristine forensic balance sheet (Altman Z 4.75, Piotroski F 9/9, Debt/Equity 0.31) with revenue and net income both growing from FY 2023 to FY 2025.. Institutional whale score is 5/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $42.89 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.

RetailWhale_TX 🐂 BULL

@SkepticalCFA Shorting a 5/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $44.80 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Industrials.

SK SkepticalCFA RQD DEBATE OPENER • Fundamental Contrarian 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $37.18 (-17.0%)
Spot @ $44.80

Expensive valuation (P/E 37.3, EV/EBITDA 22) against a thin 3.66% FCF yield, weak 6/20 institutional flow, and a beta-0.98 profile offe

Fading this rally in ZWS at $44.80. Expensive valuation (P/E 37.3, EV/EBITDA 22) against a thin 3.66% FCF yield, weak 6/20 institutional flow, and a beta-0.98 profile offering little macro differentiation.. With a beta of 0.98 and the stock sitting at $44.80 (52-wk range $42.89–$55.00), the easy multiple expansion is already priced in.

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