Pentair PLC (PNR) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
A guidance slash and shock CFO exit have broken the bull case; valuation is attractive but catching a falling knife remains the primary risk.
Investment score: 44/100
Analysis as of
Is Pentair PLC stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The model recommends avoiding PNR until price stabilization occurs, despite a 41.5% DCF upside gap. Heavy selling volume (2.1x avg) and management turnover make current levels speculative.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 75/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 60/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 15/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 30/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 40/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 35/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 50/100 (weight 15%)
Pentair PLC opportunities and risks
What speaks for PNR
- Relative Valuation Gap
What speaks against PNR
- Executive Instability & Transparency
Peers and competitors
- IMI.L
- WEIR.L
- SPX.L
- ROR.L
- GDWN.L
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNR | 15.7x | 2.5x | 12.9x | 40.9% | 16.0% | 6.9% |
| IMI.L | 28.6x | 3.9x | 18.3x | 46.9% | 14.3% | 3.8% |
| WEIR.L | 25.8x | 2.5x | 14.1x | 40.4% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| SPX.L | 31.0x | 3.0x | 14.3x | 31.7% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| ROR.L | 35.0x | 5.1x | 19.5x | 49.6% | 14.8% | 2.9% |
| GDWN.L | 33.1x | 5.3x | 19.9x | 45.3% | 15.9% | 3.9% |
| Peer median | 31.0x | 3.9x | 18.3x | 45.3% | 14.3% | 3.9% |
Frequently asked questions about Pentair PLC (PNR)
Is PNR stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Pentair PLC as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 44/100. The model recommends avoiding PNR until price stabilization occurs, despite a 41.5% DCF upside gap. Heavy selling volume (2.1x avg) and management turnover make current levels speculative. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is PNR stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for PNR is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 44/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.