Xylem Inc. (xyl)
XYL — Company Overview
Xylem Inc. (XYL) trades on NYQ as part of the Industrials peer group (Specialty Industrial Machinery).
| Ticker | XYL |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Specialty Industrial Machinery |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $25.37B |
| Last price | $108.64 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
XYL — Business Description
XYL represents a Specialty Industrial Machinery business in the Industrials segment. Xylem Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and servicing of engineered products and solutions for utility, industrial, and residential and commercial building services settings worldwide. It operates through Water Infrastructure; Applied Water; Measurement and Control Solutions; and Water Solutions and Services segments. The company offers water, wastewater, and storm water pumps and controls and systems; filtration, disinfection, and biological treatment equipment under the Flygt, Ionpure, Leopold, Neptune Benson, Sanitare, Wallace & Tiernan, and Wedeco brands; and pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls, and dispensing equipment used for water and focuses on the resident…
Official website: https://www.xylem.com.
XYL — Investment Thesis
At a high level, XYL offers exposure to Industrials with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 1.5% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 25.68× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Forward P/E (17.39×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Dividend yield near 1.6% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $25.37B.
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XYL — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Xylem Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin near 11.2% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $1.18B supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 25.68× |
| Forward P/E | 17.39× |
| Price / Sales | 2.78× |
| Price / Book | 2.31× |
| Gross margin | 39.2% |
| Operating margin | 17.0% |
| Profit margin | 11.2% |
| Return on equity | 9.2% |
| Debt / Equity | 28.64 |
| Free cash flow | $1.18B |
XYL — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Xylem Inc. (XYL) depends on demand trends in Specialty Industrial Machinery and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 1.5% suggests steady but measured expansion.
- Earnings growth of 19.5% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 29.6% below the 52-week high.
- Shares trade 3.2% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.
XYL — Competitive Position
Xylem Inc. (XYL) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Industrials.
- Competes within Industrials, specifically in Specialty Industrial Machinery.
- Market capitalization of $25.37B places XYL among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin of 39.2% should be benchmarked against direct competitors.
XYL — Strengths
Strengths for Xylem Inc. (XYL) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Earnings growth of 19.5% year-over-year.
- Gross margin of 39.2% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($1.18B).
- Dividend yield of 1.6% for income-oriented holders.
- Moderate leverage (debt/equity 28.64).
- Large Cap scale ($25.37B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
XYL — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Xylem Inc. (XYL) based on available data:
- Price 30% below the 52-week high — sustained negative sentiment.
XYL — Opportunities
- Trading 3.2% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
XYL — Risks
- Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.
XYL — Summary
Xylem Inc. (XYL) is a large-cap Industrials company focused on Specialty Industrial Machinery, listed on NYQ. Last price $108.64 with market cap $25.37B. Trailing P/E 25.68×. Revenue grew 1.5% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include earnings growth of 19.5% year-over-year. Key watch items include price 30% below the 52-week high — sustained negative sentiment. Premium Terminal tools for Xylem Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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Xylem Inc. FAQ
What does Xylem Inc. (XYL) do?
Xylem Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and servicing of engineered products and solutions for utility, industrial, and residential and commercial building services settings worldwide. It operates through Water Infrastructure; Applied Wate…
What is XYL's P/E ratio?
Xylem Inc. has a trailing P/E of 25.68× based on publicly available market data.
Does XYL pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 1.6%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is XYL in?
Xylem Inc. is classified in Industrials (Specialty Industrial Machinery) on NYQ.
What is XYL's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $25.37B.
What are the main risks for XYL?
Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.
What are the strengths of XYL?
Potential positives include earnings growth of 19.5% year-over-year, gross margin of 39.2% supports competitive unit economics.
Where can I get analyst estimates for XYL?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Xylem Inc. are on the free /stocks/xyl/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.