Xylem Inc.
XYLIndustrialsNASDAQSpecialty Industrial Machinery · Last scanned May 29, 2026
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Daily timeframe1 of 4 indicators bullish as of May 28
Part of the industrials sector, Xylem Inc. (XYL) is listed under Specialty Industrial Machinery. The $25.97B market capitalization puts XYL squarely in large-cap range for its industry. It operates through Water Infrastructure; Applied Water; Measurement and Control Solutions; and Water Solutions and Services segments.
Market Cap
$25.97B
Beta
1.08
P/E (TTM)
27.18
P/E (Fwd)
17.93
EPS (TTM)
$4.02
EPS (Fwd)
$6.09
ROE
8.7%
ROA
5.0%
Cash
$808.0M
Total Debt
$2.06B
Free CF
$959.1M
52W Change
-13.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, XYL has $808.0M in cash with $2.06B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $959.1M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 8.7%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.0% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $5.52B (2022) to $9.04B (2025), reflecting a 64% increase over the period.
Investors considering Xylem Inc. should weigh the typical risks associated with XYL's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing XYL's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.