Pentair plc (PNR) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
PNR price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedPNR is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $52.47
- Sector
- Industrials
- 12-month range
- $52.11–$109.73
- Market cap
- $8.37B
- From 52-week high
- -52.2%
- Shares outstanding
- 160M
- Rank in Industrials by discount to fair value
- #99 of 106
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Pentair plc manufactures and sells water and fluid treatment products, including pumps, filtration systems, and other equipment used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The company operates globally through facilities and sales offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions worldwide.
PNR currently ranks #99 of 106 Industrials stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Undervalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $8.37B
- P/E (trailing)
- 11x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $4.01B
- Net margin
- 16.2%
- EPS (TTM)
- $4.78
- Gross margin
- 42.4%
- Debt / equity
- 0.47
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- -2.5%
- Shares outstanding
- 160M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- C
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The bottom quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Overvalued
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 43 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $58.25
- 200-day average
- $78.42
- Moving-average state
- 50-day below 200-day (death cross state); price below both averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $1.08 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 2.06%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 6
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-10-23
- Last payment date
- 2026-11-06
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-10-27 (pre-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 8 beat, 0 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+1.8%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+4.3%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+1.7%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+5.1%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+3.7%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+9.9%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+5.9%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+1.9%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 8 buy · 5 hold · 3 sell (16 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $71.5
- Target vs last price
- +36.3%
What our data shows for PNR
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for PNR, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $52.11–$109.73.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 43.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for PNR
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent PNR news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for PNR is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- PNR Maintained by Oppenheimer -- Price Target Lowered to $84.00 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-21)
TickrTrends take: Oppenheimer's price target reduction to $84 reflects a more cautious near-term outlook for Pennantis, though TickrTrends' undervalued assessment suggests the market may be pricing in additional headwinds beyond fundamental support levels. For valuation-conscious investors, the divergence between the analyst's $84 target and the current undervalued rating indicates a potential inflection point where industrial sector fundamentals could either validate the analyst's caution or support a recovery toward intrinsic value. Monitoring whether PNR's operational performance aligns with or diverges from Oppenheimer's assumptions will be critical for determining if the undervaluation thesis holds. - Pentair: Pool Recovery And Taco Synergies Should Drive 2027 Upside (NYSE:PNR) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: Pentair's anticipated pool market recovery and synergies from its Taco acquisition represent operational catalysts that could support earnings growth through 2027. Given TickrTrends' current undervalued assessment of the company within the Industrials sector, investors focused on valuation should monitor whether management delivers on these operational improvements and whether the market reprices the stock as these benefits materialize. The timing of pool demand recovery and the realization of cost synergies will be key metrics to track against current valuation expectations. - Pentair’s Dividend Looks Sustainable. What Could Go Wrong? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-17)
TickrTrends take: Pentair's dividend sustainability suggests the company generates sufficient cash flow to support shareholder returns, which aligns with TickrTrends' undervalued assessment for an industrial company capable of maintaining capital distributions. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether the company can sustain this dividend while continuing to invest in operations and manage debt levels, as any pressure on cash generation could test the durability of returns. The key risk would be if operational challenges or market downturns compress margins faster than the current valuation assumptions account for, potentially limiting management's flexibility to maintain the payout.
More PNR news
- PNR Maintained by Mizuho -- Price Target Lowered to $65.00 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-15)
- PNR Upgraded by TD Cowen -- Price Target Lowered to $55 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-14)
- PNR Maintained by RBC Capital -- Price Target Lowered to $61 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-14)
- Analysts Estimate Pentair plc (PNR) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for (zacks.com, 2026-10-13)
- PNR Maintains by Citigroup -- Price Target Lowered to $69 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-12)
- Fed’s Tom Barkin, a former McKinsey CFO, says the ‘AI Apocalypse’ hasn’t arrived (fortune.com, 2026-09-25)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for PNR showed a shift this week as the RSI zone moved from oversold to neutral territory, reflecting a change in the stock's momentum dynamics. The current valuation verdict remains Undervalued based on the analysis.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is PNR stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), PNR is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is PNR's TickrTrends verdict?
PNR's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does PNR compare to other Industrials stocks?
PNR ranks #99 of 106 Industrials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is PNR overbought or oversold?
PNR's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does PNR pay a dividend?
Yes. PNR paid $1.08 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 2.06% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 6 consecutive years. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-10-23.
When does PNR report earnings next?
PNR's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-10-27 (pre-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does PNR usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters PNR beat the consensus estimate 8 times and missed 0 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about PNR?
Of 16 analysts covering PNR, 8 rate it a buy, 5 a hold and 3 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $71.5 (+36.3% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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