Is PNR a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, PENTAIR plc (PNR) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 46.3/100. It is ranked #2,151 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 61/100, Momentum 37/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for PNR?

PENTAIR plc (PNR) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 46.3 ranks it #2,151 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is PNR in?

PENTAIR plc operates in the Industrials sector (Machinery industry) with a market cap of $14.02 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does PNR pay a dividend?

Yes, PNR pays a dividend with a current yield of 0.88%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $8.80 in annual dividend income.

What is PNR's P/E ratio?

PNR has a trailing P/E ratio of 22.43x. The Industrials sector average is 28.3x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is PNR?

PNR's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 40.3%. ROE: 16.2% vs sector average 8.9%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is PNR valued compared to peers?

PNR's value factor score is 61/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 22.4x, EV/EBITDA 18.9x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is PNR's debt level?

PNR's debt-to-equity ratio is 42%. Sector average: 70%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

PNR has a beta of 1.13, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 71/100.

Does PNR have high short interest?

PNR's short interest factor score is 21/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

PNR Stock Analysis: Reduce (Score 46.3/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
PNR	-0.28%	+5.12%	+0.06%	-13.38%	+11.59%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLI	-0.39%	+4.73%	+0.88%	+10.57%	+38.89%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-0.21%	+1.51%	-0.28%	-13.02%	-17.93%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+0.11%	+0.38%	-0.83%	-23.95%	-27.30%	-	-	-

Metric	PNR	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	22.4x	-21%
EV/EBITDA	18.9x	+231%
Price / Book	3.6x

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STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc.	64	43	96	73	-	93.3%	63.1%	53.8%	-	30.0x	$3.8B	VS
TNK TEEKAY TANKERS LTD.	62	50	97	71	6.4x	91.9%	67.0%	32.8%	-	0.0x	$2.5B	VS
TEN TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD	61	50	86	75	7.6x	42.1%	97.8%	22.6%	-	103.0x	$1.2B	VS
HAFN Hafnia Ltd	60	42	79	77	-	439.1%	48.5%	27.0%	-	0.0x	$3.8B	VS
TPH Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.	57	50	67	66	13.6x	8.8%	47.5%	7.9%	-26.0%	50.0x	$4.0B	VS
GLDD Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP	57	50	69	70	16.3x	13.5%	22.2%	8.1%	14.8%	73.0x	$1.1B	VS
SOBO South Bow Corp	57	39	79	66	22.0x	48.4%	82.3%	14.9%	-	219.0x	$6.8B	VS
IMPP Imperial Petroleum Inc./Marshall Islands	54	44	98	58	2.8x	47.7%	100.0%	34.0%	-19.7%	0.0x	$156M	VS
CCO Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.	52	48	58	69	59.3x	-	53.4%	-0.3%	7.7%	-	$1.2B	VS
IMXI International Money Express, Inc.	52	50	73	52	11.6x	25.5%	0.0%	6.4%	-9.7%	221.0x	$476M	VS
PNR PENTAIR plc	46	50	61	37	22.4x	16.2%	40.3%	15.2%	-7.0%	42.0x	$14.0B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%
Operating Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%
Net Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%
FCF Margin %	-3.1%	-	-	-	-	-	16.9%	10.0%	13.2%	20.4%	15.2%
ROE %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
ROA %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%
ROIC %	0.1%	12.3%	12.2%	11.2%	9.4%	15.2%	12.7%	11.8%	13.5%	4.7%	6.7%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.4%

0.3%

0.4%

0.3%

Operating Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

Net Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

FCF Margin %

-3.1%

16.9%

10.0%

13.2%

20.4%

15.2%

ROE %

0.2%

0.1%

ROA %

0.1%

0.0%

ROIC %

0.1%

12.3%

12.2%

11.2%

9.4%

15.2%

12.7%

11.8%

13.5%

4.7%

6.7%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$4.1B	$4.2B	$4.1B	$4.1B	$4.1B	$3.8B	$3.0B	$3.0B	$3.0B	$2.8B	$4.9B	$4.6B
	—	$2.5B	$2.5B	$2.6B	$2.8B	$2.4B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$1.7B	$1.7B	$1.6B	$1.5B	$1.4B	$1.3B	$1.1B	$1.1B	$1.0B	$988M	$1.8B	$1.6B
Gross Margin	40.3%	40.5%	39.2%	37.0%	33.1%	35.0%	35.0%	35.6%	35.3%	34.7%	34.5%	34.6%
	—	$737M	$701M	$680M	$677M	$596M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Research & Development	—	$96M	$94M	$100M	$92M	$86M	$76M	$79M	$77M	$73M	$114M	$99M
Depreciation	—	—	—	—	—	—	$75M	$80M	$85M	$87M	$181M	$160M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$833M	$795M	$780M	$769M	$682M	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$832M	$858M	$804M	$739M	$595M	$637M	$461M	$433M	$437M	$378M	$701M	$616M
EBIT	$832M	$858M	$804M	$739M	$595M	$637M	$461M	$433M	$437M	$378M	$701M	$616M
EBITDA	$832M	$858M	$804M	$739M	$595M	$637M	$531M	$518M	$514M	$449M	$449M	$773M
Operating Margin	20.1%	20.5%	19.7%	18.0%	14.4%	16.9%	15.3%	14.6%	14.7%	13.3%	12.8%	13.4%
EBITDA Margin	20.1%	20.5%	19.7%	18.0%	14.4%	16.9%	17.6%	17.5%	17.3%	15.8%	9.2%	16.7%
	—	—	—	—	—	—	$24M	$30M	$50M	$189M	$148M	$107M
	—	$757M	$719M	$619M	$551M	$627M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$107M	$93M	-$4M	$67M	$71M	$75M	$46M	$58M	$59M	$109M	$115M
	$627M	$654M	$625M	$623M	$481M	$553M	$359M	$356M	$347M	$667M	$522M	-$76M
Net Margin	15.2%	15.7%	15.3%	15.2%	11.7%	14.7%	11.9%	12.0%	11.7%	23.4%	18.8%	-1.7%
	$3.99	$3.99	$3.78	$3.77	$2.92	$3.34	$2.15	$2.10	$1.98	$3.67	$2.88	$-0.42
Diluted EPS	$3.99	$3.96	$3.74	$3.75	$2.90	$3.30	$2.15	$2.10	$1.98	$3.67	$2.88	$-0.42
Weighted Avg Basic	—	164M	166M	165M	165M	166M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	166M	167M	166M	166M	168M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$4.1B

$4.2B

$4.1B

$3.8B

$3.0B

$2.8B

$4.9B

$4.6B

—

$2.5B

$2.6B

$2.8B

$2.4B

—

$1.7B

$1.6B

$1.5B

$1.4B

$1.3B

$1.1B

$1.0B

$988M

$1.8B

$1.6B

Gross Margin

40.3%

40.5%

39.2%

37.0%

33.1%

35.0%

35.6%

35.3%

34.7%

34.5%

34.6%

—

$737M

$701M

$680M

$677M

$596M

—

Research & Development

—

$96M

$94M

$100M

$92M

$86M

$76M

$79M

$77M

$73M

$114M

$99M

Depreciation

—

$75M

$80M

$85M

$87M

$181M

$160M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$833M

$795M

$780M

$769M

$682M

—

$832M

$858M

$804M

$739M

$595M

$637M

$461M

$433M

$437M

$378M

$701M

$616M

EBIT

$832M

$858M

$804M

$739M

$595M

$637M

$461M

$433M

$437M

$378M

$701M

$616M

EBITDA

$832M

$858M

$804M

$739M

$595M

$637M

$531M

$518M

$514M

$449M

$773M

Operating Margin

20.1%

20.5%

19.7%

18.0%

14.4%

16.9%

15.3%

14.6%

14.7%

13.3%

12.8%

13.4%

EBITDA Margin

20.1%

20.5%

19.7%

18.0%

14.4%

16.9%

17.6%

17.5%

17.3%

15.8%

9.2%

16.7%

—

$24M

$30M

$50M

$189M

$148M

$107M

—

$757M

$719M

$619M

$551M

$627M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$107M

$93M

-$4M

$67M

$71M

$75M

$46M

$58M

$59M

$109M

$115M

$627M

$654M

$625M

$623M

$481M

$553M

$359M

$356M

$347M

$667M

$522M

-$76M

Net Margin

15.2%

15.7%

15.3%

15.2%

11.7%

14.7%

11.9%

12.0%

11.7%

23.4%

18.8%

-1.7%

$3.99

$3.78

$3.77

$2.92

$3.34

$2.15

$2.10

$1.98

$3.67

$2.88

$-0.42

Diluted EPS

$3.99

$3.96

$3.74

$3.75

$2.90

$3.30

$2.15

$2.10

$1.98

$3.67

$2.88

$-0.42

Weighted Avg Basic

—

164M

166M

165M

166M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

166M

167M

166M

168M

—

PENTAIR plc (PNR) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does PENTAIR plc Do?

Pentair plc provides various water solutions worldwide. It operates through Consumer Solutions; and Industrial & Flow Technologies segments. The Consumer Solutions segment designs, manufactures, and sells residential and commercial pool equipment and accessories, including pumps, filters, heaters, lights, automatic controls, automatic cleaners, maintenance equipment, and pool accessories for residential and commercial pool maintenance, repair, renovation, service, and construction applications; and water treatment products and systems comprising pressure tanks, control valves, activated carbon products, conventional filtration products, and point-of-entry and point-of-use systems for the use in residential whole home water filtration, drinking water filtration, and water softening solutions, as well as in commercial total water management and filtration in foodservice operations. It offers its products under the Everpure, Ken's Beverage, Kreepy Krauly, Pentair Water Solutions, Pleatco, RainSoft, and Sta-Rite brands. The Industrial & Flow Technologies segment manufactures and sells fluid treatment products, such as advanced membrane filtration products, separation systems, and membrane bioreactors; water supply and disposal, solid handling, fluid transfer, and turbine pumps; and valves, spray nozzles, process filtration systems, and gas recovery solutions for food and beverage, fluid separation technologies, water and wastewater treatment, water wells, pressure boosting, fire suppression, flood control, agricultural irrigation, crop spray, fluid circulation and transfer, fluid delivery, ion exchange, desalination, residential and municipal wells, and wastewater solids handling applications. It offers its products under the Pentair, Aurora, Berkeley, Codeline, Fairbanks-Nijhuis, Haffmans, Hydromatic, Hypro, Jung Pumpen, Myers, Sta-Rite, Shurflo, Südmo, and X-Flow brands. Pentair plc was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. PENTAIR plc (PNR) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Machinery industry. The company is led by CEO John L. Stauch and employs approximately 11,200 people, headquartered in Manchester, Minnesota. With a market capitalization of $14.0B, PNR is one of the prominent companies in the Industrials sector.

PENTAIR plc (PNR) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, PENTAIR plc receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 46.3/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.PNR ranks #2,151 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Industrials sector, PENTAIR plc ranks #339 of 752 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Industrials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

PNR Stock Price and 52-Week Range

PENTAIR plc (PNR) currently trades at $90.82. The stock gained $0.36 (0.4%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for PNR is $113.95, which means the stock is currently trading -20.3% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $74.25, putting the stock 22.3% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 1.5M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is PNR Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

PENTAIR plc (PNR) carries a value factor score of 61/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 22.43x, compared to the Industrials sector average of 28.33x — a discount of 21%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 3.64x, versus the sector average of 2.23x. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.39x, compared to 0.50x for the average Industrials stock. On an enterprise value basis, PNR trades at 18.87x EV/EBITDA, versus 5.70x for the sector.

Overall, PNR's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

PENTAIR plc Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

PENTAIR plc (PNR) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 16.2%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 8.9%, which is within a healthy range. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 9.1% versus the sector average of 3.3%.

On a margin basis, PENTAIR plc reports gross margins of 40.3%, compared to 35.8% for the sector. The operating margin is 20.1% (sector: 6.2%). Net profit margin stands at 15.2%, versus 3.9% for the average Industrials stock. Revenue growth is running at -7.0% on a trailing basis, compared to 6.4% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

PNR Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

PENTAIR plc has a debt-to-equity ratio of 42.0%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 70.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. The current ratio is 1.61x, suggesting adequate working capital coverage. Total debt on the balance sheet is $1.64B. Cash and equivalents stand at $128M.

PNR has a beta of 1.13, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for PENTAIR plc is 71/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

PENTAIR plc Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, PENTAIR plc reported revenue of $4.15B and earnings per share (EPS) of $3.99. Net income for the quarter was $627M. Gross margin was 40.3%. Operating income came in at $832M.

In FY 2025, PENTAIR plc reported revenue of $4.18B and earnings per share (EPS) of $3.99. Net income for the quarter was $654M. Gross margin was 40.5%. Revenue grew 2.3% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $858M.

In Q3 2025, PENTAIR plc reported revenue of $1.02B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.13. Net income for the quarter was $184M. Gross margin was 41.0%. Revenue grew 2.9% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $232M.

In Q2 2025, PENTAIR plc reported revenue of $1.12B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.90. Net income for the quarter was $149M. Gross margin was 40.7%. Revenue grew 2.2% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $218M.

Over the past 8 quarters, PENTAIR plc has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $1.10B to $4.15B. Investors analyzing PNR stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

PNR Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

PENTAIR plc (PNR) currently pays a dividend yield of 0.9%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in PNR stock would generate approximately $$88.00 in annual dividend income. With a net margin of 15.2%, the dividend appears well-covered by earnings, suggesting sustainable payouts going forward.

PNR Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

PENTAIR plc (PNR) has a momentum factor score of 37/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 36/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 21/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

PNR vs Competitors — Industrials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Industrials sector, PENTAIR plc (PNR) ranks #339 out of 752 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places PNR in the upper half of all Industrials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include South Bow Corp (SOBO) with a score of 56.5/100, TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD (TEN) with a score of 61.4/100, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP (GLDD) with a score of 56.7/100, Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (TPH) with a score of 57.3/100, and Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing PNR against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full PNR vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how PENTAIR plc stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

PNR Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for PENTAIR plc (PNR) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy PNR? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for PENTAIR plc suggests caution. The value score of 61/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Momentum is weak at 37/100, a headwind for near-term performance. Low volatility (stability score 71/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, PENTAIR plc (PNR) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 46.3/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on PNR stock.

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