Badger Meter, Inc.(BMI)Fundamental Analysis & Financials
NYSE

Valuation Snapshot

What the multiples imply about expectations

The market considers the company to be a smaller player with a significant market presence. At current multiples, it trades at a premium—reflecting strong brand and market position, but leaving limited room for disappointment.

Valuation Metrics

Ratios and multiples

Forward P/E
25.50
EV/Revenue (TTM)4.16
Price/FCF (TTM)24.88

Financial Health

Liquidity and leverage

ROE (TTM)18.48%
ROA (TTM)10.58%
Debt/Equity (MRQ)0.03

The company's financial health appears excellent. High ROE and strong ROA reflect highly efficient capital use. Debt is manageable within acceptable ranges.

Valuation Multiples

Current valuation metrics

P/E Ratio30.14
P/B Ratio5.48
P/S Ratio4.24
EV/EBITDA18.64
PEG Ratio3.06

Quarterly Earnings History

Recent quarterly financial performance and trends

Latest Quarter
Q2 2026
Revenue
$222.32M
Net Income
$29.72M
EPS (Diluted)
$1.02
QuarterRevenueNet IncomeGross ProfitEPS (Basic)EPS (Diluted)Gross MarginNet Margin
Q2 2026(Latest)$222.32M$29.72M$90.77M$1.02$1.0240.8%13.4%
Q1 2026$202.28M$27.34M$84.33M$0.94$0.9341.7%13.5%
Q4 2025$220.71M$33.58M$92.99M$1.14$1.1442.1%15.2%
Q3 2025$235.65M$35.08M$95.84M$1.19$1.1940.7%14.9%
Q2 2025$238.10M$34.58M$97.81M$1.18$1.1741.1%14.5%

Key Insights:

  • Revenue increased by 9.9% from previous quarter
  • Net margin of 13.4% indicates moderate profitability
  • EPS improved by 9.7% quarter-over-quarter

Financial Efficiency

Utilization and collections performance

Asset Turnover 0.90 indicates moderate efficiency. Receivables Turnover 7.84 and DSO 46.55 reflect good collections. Working Capital Turnover 2.47 is moderately efficient. ROIC 17.6% highlights moderate capital returns.

Efficiency Metrics

Asset Turnover0.90
Receivables Turnover7.84
Working Capital Turnover2.47
Days Sales Outstanding46.55
Days Inventory Outstanding103.74
ROIC (TTM)17.6%
Inventory Turnover3.52
Cash Conversion Cycle100.92

Profitability & Growth

Margins and earnings power

Revenue (TTM)
$880.96M
-6.60% YoY
Profit Margin (TTM)
14.27%
Operating Margin (TTM)
17.72%
Gross Profit (TTM)
$363.92M
Gross Margin 41.31%
EBITDA (TTM)
$196.71M
EBITDA Margin 22.33%
Net Income (TTM)
$125.71M
Earnings -12.80% YoY

Efficiency Performance Matrix

4-quadrant analysis of operational efficiency vs profitability

Efficiency vs Profitability Quadrants

High Efficiency
High Margin
High Efficiency
Low Margin
Low Efficiency
High Margin
Low Efficiency
Low Margin

Efficiency Analysis

Asset Turnover
Efficiency:0.90x
Margin:41.3%
Quadrant:Margin-Driven
Receivables Turnover
Efficiency:7.84x
Margin:17.7%
Quadrant:Margin-Driven
Working Capital
Efficiency:2.47x
Margin:14.3%
Quadrant:Margin-Driven
Overall Efficiency Score

Profit-focused operations with efficiency opportunities

⚠️ Thresholds are benchmark-based heuristics derived from long-term industry averages, not strict valuation rules.

• Bubble size represents ROIC magnitude

• Green (Optimal): Excellent efficiency-profitability balance

• Blue (Efficiency-Driven): High turnover, room to improve margins

• Yellow (Margin-Driven): Strong margins, opportunity to improve efficiency

• Red (Weak Operations): Areas needing improvement on both dimensions

Market Data & Share Structure

Comprehensive valuation metrics and ownership breakdown

Market Data & Capitalization

Market Cap
$3.74B
Mid-cap: Growth potential with moderate risk
Enterprise Value
$3.67B
EV ≈ Market Cap: Balanced capital structure
Next Earnings Date
10/22/2026
Scheduled quarterly results announcement

Share Statistics & Ownership

Shares Outstanding
28.99M
Total shares issued and held by all shareholders
Shares Float
28.80M
99% float - widely available
Institutional Ownership
N/A
Held by funds, pensions, endowments
Insider Ownership
0.62%
Low alignment - professional management
Shares Short
4.58M
15.9% of float - high short interest
Implied Shares Outstanding
28.99M
Matches reported shares - consistent data

Profitability Margin Pyramid

Hierarchical view of margin compression from revenue to net income

Margin Hierarchy by Profitability Level

100.0%
Revenue
$880.96M
41.3%
Gross Profit
$363.92M
22.3%
EBITDA
$196.71M
14.3%
Net Income
$125.71M
Margin Profile:
Revenue— 100.0% margin (Top line revenue generation)
Gross Profit— 41.3% margin (Revenue minus cost of goods sold)
EBITDA— 22.3% margin (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization)
Net Income— 14.3% margin (Bottom line profitability after all expenses)

Margin Analysis

Total Revenue

Amount:$880.96M
Margin:100.0%
Top line revenue generation

Gross Profit

Amount:$363.92M
Margin:41.3%
Revenue minus cost of goods sold

EBITDA

Amount:$196.71M
Margin:22.3%
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization

Net Income

Amount:$125.71M
Margin:14.3%
Bottom line profitability after all expenses

Margin Quality Assessment

Good margin profile with healthy profit retention

• Larger circles represent higher dollar amounts

• Margin percentages show profitability at each level

• Blue: Revenue base

• Green: Gross profitability

• Yellow: Operating performance

• Red: Net profitability

Operating Cash & Liquidity

Core cash generation and short-term solvency

Cash Flow Analysis

Operating Cash Flow (TTM)

$166.69M

Cash from core operations

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$150.30M

Available after capex

Financial Position & Liquidity

Current Ratio

2.42

Healthy

Quick Ratio

1.26

Strong

Net Cash

$72.26M

Net creditor

Total Cash

$95.73M

Balance sheet cash

Total Debt

$23.48M

Outstanding borrowings

Cash Conversion Cycle

Working capital efficiency measurement

Days Sales Outstanding

46.5

days to collect payment

Days Inventory Outstanding

103.7

days to turn inventory

Cash Conversion Cycle

100.9

net days of cycle

Extended cash conversion cycle may tie up working capital.

Ownership & Shareholder Sentiment

Insider, institutional, and short interest positions

Insider Ownership

0.62%

Minimal stake

Short % of Float

23.08%

Heavy bearish

Short Ratio (Days)

12.3d

days to cover

Ownership structure shows limited insider stake and mixed institutional participation.

Dividends & Shareholder Returns

Policy stance and implications

The company maintains a very sustainable dividend policy with a payout ratio of 37.4% (FCF coverage: 3.2x). Strong cash flow coverage supporting attractive shareholder yield with ample room for sustainability.

Payout Ratio
37.38%
Trailing Dividend Rate
1.6
Trailing Dividend Yield
1.24%
5 Year Avg Dividend Yield
0.72%
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
1.76
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
1.36%
Ex-Dividend Date
08/28/2026
Last Split
09/16/2016 (2.00)