PNR · NYSE · STOCK
Pentair (PNR) Stock Analysis
$52.49
52W $51.13 – $112.13
55/100
$8.38B
13.1
1.03
Is PNR Bullish or Bearish?
Mixed.
Innellis AI committee rates Pentair plc (PNR) Watch with a composite score of 55/100
, based on 5 analysts with 60% agreement.
Last updated October 10, 2026.
What Would Change This View
- Upgrade to Buy
- Requires a committee score of 60.0 — +4.75 from today. Applies on the first day at or above the line; upgrades are never dampened.
- Downgrade to Reduce
- Requires the score to fall below 40.0 — -15.25 from today. The band boundary is 45.0, but a one-step downgrade must clear a further margin first. A score oscillating around the line should not change the rating every night.
Executive Summary
The committee is genuinely divided. News Analyst sees a compelling case — news sentiment is positive (+0.50 across 12 articles, 14d). Growth Analyst remains cautious — revenue declining -2.1% yoy -- this is not a growth story right now. This disagreement is itself the signal — the setup is not clean in either direction.
Bull & Bear Case
Bull Case
- P/E of 12.9 is inexpensive for the broad market — Value
- ROE of 17.1% shows genuine earnings power backing the valuation — Value
- MACD histogram positive -- bullish momentum — Technical
- Weekly trend (downtrend) confirms the daily trend -- multi-timeframe agreement — Technical
- News sentiment is positive (+0.50 across 12 articles, 14d) — News
Bear Case
- Price-to-book of 4.4x prices in significant intangible value — Value
- Revenue declining -2.1% YoY -- this is not a growth story right now — Growth
- Growth rate is decelerating quarter over quarter -- the trend line matters more than the level — Growth
- Price structure making lower highs and lower lows — Technical
- RSI at 29 is in oversold territory (could mean either capitulation or a bounce setup) — Technical
- Trend and market structure agree -- coherent bearish picture — Technical
Both cases are generated from quantitative data signals, not qualitative or
forward-looking judgement. They summarise what the numbers say today.
Price History (6M)
AI Investment Committee
Committee Consensus
As of October 10, 2026
Overall Committee Score
55/100
Agreement
60%
Analysts
5
Conviction
Contested
Sector Rank
Top 66%
of 227 Industrials peers
Value Analyst
bullish
64
/ 100 · High confidence
Classic value case: cheap on multiples with earnings power to back it up
+ P/E of 12.9 is inexpensive for the broad market
− Price-to-book of 4.4x prices in significant intangible value
Growth Analyst
bearish
25
/ 100 · Moderate confidence
Growth story is weak, decelerating, or inconsistent
− Revenue declining -2.1% YoY -- this is not a growth story right now
Technical Analyst
neutral
49
/ 100 · High confidence
Mixed or range-bound price action
+ MACD histogram positive -- bullish momentum
− Price structure making lower highs and lower lows
Macro Analyst
bullish
65
/ 100 · Low confidence
Macro backdrop is supportive of risk assets generally, and this name's beta works in its favor
News Analyst
bullish
74
/ 100 · Low confidence
News flow and recent filings/analyst actions are net positive
+ News sentiment is positive (+0.50 across 12 articles, 14d)
Portfolio Manager
bearish
30
/ 100 · Moderate confidence
The existing book itself argues for caution here, independent of how good this specific stock looks
− Sector concentration is already high (HHI 2796.97)
Investment Thesis Evolution
Committee score moved marginally from 55.2 to 55.2.
- New bearish signals: 1 appeared.
- Bullish support removed: 1 signal(s) disappeared.
- New bullish signals: 1 appeared.
- Bearish pressure eased: 1 signal(s) disappeared.
Analyst-level changes:
- Technical Analyst: +1 bearish signal(s).
- Value Analyst: +1 bullish signal(s).
Comparing 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-10 (1 day apart).
Technical Analysis
RSI (14)
29.5
Oversold
MACD Histogram
0.206
Bullish Momentum
Trend Direction
Downtrend
Weekly: Downtrend
Market Structure
Lh Ll
Bollinger %B
0.24
Inside Bands
Price vs Moving Averages
EMA 9
$52.91
Below
EMA 21
$54.56
Below
EMA 50
$58.93
Below
EMA 200
$75.34
Below
Fundamental Analysis
Valuation
88
Growth
40
Profitability
79
Financial Health
77
Cash Flow
70
Valuation
P/E Ratio
13.1×
P/B Ratio
2.26×
PEG Ratio
1.51
Dividend Yield
2.02%
52W High
$112.13
52W Low
$51.13
Quality & Growth
ROE
1689.8%
ROA
951.8%
Gross Margin
4134.8%
Operating Margin
1950.0%
Revenue Growth YoY
—
Debt / Equity
0.47
AI Fundamental Assessment
P/E ratio of 13.1 (inexpensive relative to a 15-40x range); Price-to-book of 2.3x; PEG ratio of 1.5 (under 1.0 suggests growth is undervalued relative to price); Return on equity of 16.9%; Return on assets of 9.5%; Net margin of 16.2%; Gross margin of 41.3%; Current ratio of 1.45 (tight short-term liquidity); Debt-to-equity of 0.47; Free cash flow per share is positive (4.16); Most recent quarter missed estimates by 5.6%; EPS growth decelerating (+3.4% -> -6.6% QoQ); Average YoY EPS growth of -18.0%; Analyst estimates rising over recent quarters
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