A.O. Smith/$AOS
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About A.O. Smith
A.O. Smith manufactures a broad lineup of water heaters, boilers, and water treatment products. The company has two reporting segments: North America (75% of sales) and rest of world (25% of sales). A.O. Smith is the leading manufacturer of water heaters in North America for the residential and commercial markets, with approximately 37% and 54% market share, respectively. Residential water heaters account for most of North American sales and are distributed equally through wholesale and retail channels. Most of A.O. Smith's international revenue is from China, a market the company entered during the mid-1990s. However, the firm announced a strategic review of its China operations.
Ticker
$AOS
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Employees
12,700
Headquarters
Website
A.O. Smith Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$9.2B
17.92
$3.70
1.30
$1.36
2.05%
Price and volume
Market cap
$9.2B
Beta
1.3
52-week high
$77.31
52-week low
$58.83
Average daily volume
1.2M
Dividend rate
$1.36
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.544
Quick ratio
0.894
Long term debt to equity
10.973
Total debt to equity
12.003
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
36.68%
Interest coverage (TTM)
52.01%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
784.3
Gross margin (TTM)
38.51%
Net profit margin (TTM)
13.85%
Operating margin (TTM)
18.33%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.17%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$300,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
13.88%
Return on equity (TTM)
28.21%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
17.916
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.469
Price to book
5.01
Price to tangible book (TTM)
12.03
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
16.537
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.05%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
4.013
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.05%
Forward dividend yield
2.05%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-1.64%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-2.25%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
0.15%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.26%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
5.63%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
10.03%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.69%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
14.22%
What the Analysts think about A.O. Smith
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for A.O. Smith stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
A.O. Smith posted Q3 adjusted EPS of $0.94, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.89 and growing 15% year-over-year, showing strong profitability despite inflation.
In Q3, the North America segment grew sales by 6% to $742.8 million and expanded its operating margin by 110 basis points, fueled by pricing measures and higher commercial water heater volumes.
Cash generation remains strong, with operating cash flow up 21% to $434 million and free cash flow rising 35% to $381 million for the first nine months of 2025, supporting balance sheet strength.
Rest-of-world segment sales declined 1% in Q3, with China sales plunging 12% year-over-year, highlighting ongoing weak demand in the Chinese market.
The company narrowed its full-year EPS guidance to $3.70–$3.85 and lowered its sales outlook to flat-to-up 1%, pointing to continued challenges in China and weakening residential construction in North America.
In Q2, net sales slipped 1% to $1.01 billion due to reduced North American water heater volumes and an 11% decline in China sales, indicating volume pressure in key markets.
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Nov 2025.
A.O. Smith Financial Performance
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A.O. Smith Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for A.O. Smith stock?
A.O. Smith (AOS) has a market cap of $9.2B as of November 13, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for A.O. Smith stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for A.O. Smith (AOS) stock is 17.92 as of November 13, 2025.
Does A.O. Smith stock pay dividends?
Yes, the A.O. Smith (AOS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 13, 2025, the dividend rate is $1.36 and the yield is 2.05%. A.O. Smith has a payout ratio of 36.68% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next A.O. Smith dividend payment date?
The next A.O. Smith (AOS) dividend payment is scheduled for November 17, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for A.O. Smith?
A.O. Smith (AOS) has a beta rating of 1.3. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.