ZWS
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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) closed at $51.28 as of 2026-05-01, trading 56.1% above its 200-week moving average of $32.84. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 60.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 59, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.18 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 687 weeks of data, ZWS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times. On average, these episodes lasted 15 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ZWS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +42.4%.
With a market cap of $8.6 billion, ZWS is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.2%. Return on equity stands at 13.3%. The stock trades at 5.3x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 5.6% over the past three years.
Over the past 13.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ZWS would have grown to $530, compared to $576 for the S&P 500. ZWS has returned 13.5% annualized vs 14.2% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 52.4% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: ZWS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ZWS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 10 historical episodes, buying ZWS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +50.4% after 12 months (median +43.0%), compared to +24.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 90% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +70.3% vs +42.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ZWS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ZWS has crossed below its 200-week MA 10 times with an average 1-year return of +42.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | May 2013 | 7 | 11.2% | +40.0% | +490.5% |
| Jun 2013 | Sep 2013 | 13 | 12.8% | +58.5% | +528.1% |
| Jul 2015 | Apr 2017 | 94 | 35.4% | -12.6% | +385.8% |
| May 2017 | Jul 2017 | 9 | 2.8% | +26.2% | +389.8% |
| Jul 2017 | Jul 2017 | 1 | 0.9% | +29.3% | +382.8% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 3 | 5.1% | +46.1% | +400.7% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 8 | 25.4% | +103.4% | +342.3% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 1 | 0.6% | +40.6% | +150.5% |
| Jan 2023 | Jan 2023 | 1 | 2.9% | +40.4% | +154.6% |
| Mar 2023 | May 2023 | 10 | 8.8% | +51.7% | +147.9% |
| Average | 15 | — | +42.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ZWS below its 200-week moving average?
No. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) is currently 56.1% above its 200-week moving average of $32.84. It would need to fall to $32.84 to cross below the line.
What is ZWS's 200-week moving average price?
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation's 200-week moving average is $32.84 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when ZWS drops below its 200-week moving average?
ZWS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +42.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 15 weeks on average.
Is ZWS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ZWS as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 59. Free cash flow yield is 3.2%. Return on equity is 13.3%. Price-to-book is 5.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ZWS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 13.2 years, $100 invested in ZWS would have grown to $530, compared to $576 for the S&P 500. That's 13.5% annualized vs 14.2% for the index. ZWS has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ZWS pay a dividend?
Yes. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 86.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01