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Waterco Limited (AU:WAT)
ASX:WAT
Australian Market
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Waterco Limited (WAT) Price & Analysis

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WAT Stock Chart & Stats

AU$4.92
AU$0.16(2.04%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$4.92
AU$0.16(2.04%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow StrengthSustained free cash flow growth indicates durable internal funding for capex, dividend payments, and debt reduction. Over the next 2-6 months this cash generation enhances financial flexibility, supports organic investment and weathering cyclical downturns without relying on external capital.
Improving Leverage / Balance SheetAn improving debt-to-equity ratio and healthy equity base point to conservative leverage and stronger solvency. This structural balance-sheet health provides resilience against demand volatility, lowers refinancing risk, and preserves capacity for strategic investments or M&A over the medium term.
Stable Gross MarginsPersistently stable gross margins imply effective cost control and durable product-level pricing power across manufacturing and consumables. This supports predictable operating performance and cash conversion, helping sustain margins even if revenue growth slows in the coming quarters.
Bears Say
Falling Revenue And EPSRecent negative revenue and significant EPS decline signal weakening top-line momentum and profit conversion. If these trends persist, they can constrain reinvestment, reduce scale benefits and pressure margins, limiting the company's ability to accelerate growth or absorb cost shocks over the next 2-6 months.
Compressed ProfitabilityDeclining net and operating margins reflect pressure on converting sales into earnings, reducing retained cash and strategic flexibility. Structural margin compression can result from rising input costs, pricing limits, or mix shifts and will materially affect long-term returns and investment capacity if not reversed.
Cyclical End-market ExposureHeavy reliance on housing and pool construction cycles and distributor channels creates revenue cyclicality and limited direct control over end demand. This structural exposure makes revenue and aftermarket consumables sensitive to macro and construction trends, increasing earnings volatility over months.

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WAT FAQ

What was Waterco Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Waterco Limited lowest share price was AU$4.72 and its highest was AU$8.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Waterco Limited’s market cap?
    Waterco Limited’s market cap is AU$195.92M.
      When is Waterco Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Waterco Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 02, 2026 which is in 136 days.
        How were Waterco Limited’s earnings last quarter?
        Waterco Limited released its earnings results on Feb 23, 2026. The company reported AU$0.192 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by AU$0.192.
          Is Waterco Limited overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Waterco Limited’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Waterco Limited pay dividends?
            Waterco Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.08 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.95%. See more information on Waterco Limited dividends here
              What is Waterco Limited’s EPS estimate?
              Waterco Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Waterco Limited have?
              Waterco Limited has 35,047,405 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Waterco Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Waterco Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.192 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Waterco Limited?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:WAT
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Waterco Limited Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Negative
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    0.80%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    5.98%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    2.06%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    Waterco Limited

                    Waterco Limited engages in the manufacture, wholesale, and export of equipment and accessories in the swimming pool, spa pool, spa bath, rural pump, and water treatment industries in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, North America, and Europe. It also manufactures and sells solar heating systems for swimming pools and pre-heat industrial solar systems. The company's pool and spa products, including mineral salts, mineral ozone, chlorine free spas, pool cleaning minerals, pumps, filters, filter media, commercial chemical dosers, heating products, salt water chlorinators, controllers and automation products, pool lighting products, suction and robotic cleaners, recirculation accessories, blowers and valves, spa equipment, chemical pool products, and maintenance accessories, as well as commercial filters, pumps, heating, and accessories. Its water treatment products include commercial filter media and cooling water filtration products, cartridge and bag filters, centrifugal filters, and fiberglass media filters; and residential pressure pumps and water filters, centrifugal filters, and drinking water purifiers. The company also provides aquaculture equipment, such as aquabiome mechanical and biological filters, aquaculture heating and pumps, bio-mec bead media, multicyclones, and spa airflo blowers. In addition, the company franchises retail outlets for swimming pool equipment and accessories. Further, it engages in formulating, packing, and distributing swimming pool chemicals to independent pool stores and stores in its Swimart franchise network. It operates 68 retail stores and 6 mobile franchises under the Swimart names; 10 WaterShoppe stores; and Zane Solar Systems, which consists of 38 dealer networks. Waterco Limited was incorporated in 1981 and is based in Rydalmere, Australia.

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