MWA MWA

Name: MWA Crucible Score
Creator: Kaladin Capital Intelligence

UnknownUnknownN/A📅 Scored April 5, 2026

Price at analysis: $27.65

Crucible Score

64.4

B-

Quality × Value Composite

KQI — Quality

64.8

B-

Fundamental Quality Index

KVI — Value

63.8

C+

Valuation Attractiveness Index

Crucible Verdict — MWA

MWA trades at a modest discount to fair value despite solid fundamentals, with strong financial quality (76) and consistent earnings execution (76% beat rate). The company's weak growth profile (47) and limited diversification (44) constrain the multiple, though insider buying signals management confidence. At current levels, MWA offers reasonable risk-adjusted returns for income-focused investors.

— Kal, Kaladin Capital Intelligence

◆ KQI Quality Dimensions

Financial Quality

76.4

Growth Profile

47.4

Moat Durability

68.0

Management Effectiveness

69.4

Diversification & Resilience⚠

44.0

Market Position

58.0

Weakest dimension: Diversification & Resilience (44.0)

◆ KVI Value Dimensions

DCF Margin of Safety

58.4

FCF Yield & Cash Returns

35.7

Relative Valuation

89.6

Growth-Adjusted Value

81.4

Historical Valuation

66.4

Macro Context

68.9

◆ DCF Valuation Scenarios

Bear Case

$19.82

Base Case

$30.14

Bull Case

$44.58

Price at Analysis

$27.65

Scenario	Fair Value	Rev CAGR (5yr)	Terminal Margin	WACC
🔴 Bear	$19.82	3.0%	13.0%	11.1%
🟢 Base	$30.14	5.0%	16.0%	10.1%
🟢 Bull	$44.58	7.0%	19.0%	9.4%

Key Assumptions: Revenue grew from ~$1.1B to ~$1.43B over 5 years (~5.2% CAGR) with operating margins expanding from ~12% to ~18%. WACC derived via CAPM with 5.5% ERP for base (risk-free 4.31% + 1.16 × 5.5% = 10.07%), adjusted ±100bps for bear/bull. Capex intensity averaged ~3.7% of revenue; tax rate normalized at 24.5%. Bear assumes margin reversion toward mid-cycle ~13% and slower 3% growth; bull assumes continued margin expansion to 19% with 7% revenue growth driven by infrastructure spending tailwinds.

◆ Financial Snapshot

Profitability

Gross Margin37.0%

Operating Margin18.9%

Net Margin13.8%

ROIC11.9%

ROE14.8%

Balance Sheet

Balance SheetCR: 4.02

Cash ConversionFCF/EPS: 0.87x

Capital IntensityCapex/Rev: 3.3%

Altman Z-Score4.82 (Safe)

Piotroski F-Score6/9 (Good)

Growth

Revenue CAGR-40.1% CAGR (suspect)

Earnings CAGR-27.8% CAGR (suspect)

Growth ConsistencyCV: 8.93

Segment Breadth1/2 growing (50%)

Quarterly TrendRev↑, Margin↑, WC↓

Earnings CredibilityTends to Beat

◆ Analyst Consensus & Leadership

Leadership & Governance

CEO Ownership1.1%

Compensation71% performance-based

Insider ActivityBuying

Capital AllocationROIC 11.9% vs WACC 3.5%

Earnings Beat Rate76% (17/22)

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Analysis conducted April 5, 2026 based on most recent SEC filings. Updated quarterly, after new SEC filings.

Point-in-time fundamental analysis. Not investment advice. Scores reflect company quality and valuation at time of analysis and may not reflect current market conditions.