Flowserve Corp. (FLS) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Flowserve Corp. (FLS) has a Graham intrinsic value of $55.80 per share. At $70.52 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 26% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 1.9% a year to $4.7B, with an average return on invested capital of 9.2%.

Graham intrinsic value
$55.80
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$70.52
Price vs Graham value
26% above
Market cap
$9.2B
Revenue (FY2025)
$4.7B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
1.9%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
9.2%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$435.0M

FLS 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $4.7B $346.2M $2.64 $435.0M 8.5% 9.4%
FY2024 $4.6B $282.8M $2.14 $344.3M 10.1% 13.0%
FY2023 $4.3B $186.7M $1.42 $258.4M 7.7% 11.5%
FY2022 $3.6B $188.7M $1.44 -$116.3M 5.5% 7.7%
FY2021 $3.5B $125.9M $0.96 $195.2M 7.6% 11.3%
FY2020 $3.7B $116.3M $0.89 $253.1M 6.7% 6.8%
FY2019 $3.9B $253.7M $1.93 $246.6M 10.3% 12.3%
FY2018 $3.8B $119.7M $0.91 $106.8M 6.5% 6.9%
FY2017 $3.7B $2.7M $0.02 $249.5M 9.2% 6.2%
FY2016 $4.0B $145.1M $1.11 $137.9M 7.0% 6.4%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

FLOWSERVE CORP has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 1.9% annually over the past decade.

FLOWSERVE CORP returns on capital have been average, hovering around 9.2% ROIC over the decade.

FLOWSERVE CORP has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, FLOWSERVE CORP is modeled at 8.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $55.80 per share.

FLS stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Flowserve Corp. (FLS) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 8.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, FLS's intrinsic value is about $55.80 per share.

Is FLS stock undervalued?

At $70.52 (close on Oct 17, 2026), FLS trades 26% above its Graham value of $55.80. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Flowserve Corp. grown?

Revenue went from $4.0B in fiscal 2016 to $4.7B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. Net income was $346.2M in fiscal 2025.

Does Flowserve Corp. generate free cash flow?

Flowserve Corp. generated $435.0M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 9 of the last 10 reported years.

What is FLS's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 9.2%, and average return on equity was 9.6%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this FLS data come from?

From Flowserve Corp.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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