What one share of Badger Meter holds
Badger Meter, Inc. (the Company) is a leading innovator, manufacturer and marketer of products incorporating flow measurement, quality, control and other system solutions serving markets worldwide. The Company was incorporated in 1905.
Badger Meter’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-09-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-09-30.
| Sales | $30.15 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $4.33 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.56 |
| Free cash flow | $4.87 |
| Dividends | $1.64 |
| Cash and investments | $2.38 |
| Book value | $22.80 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $8.37 | $1.14 | $0.26 | $0.96 | $0.23 | $4.88 |
| 2010 | $9.22 | $0.95 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.26 | $5.59 |
| 2011 | $8.74 | $0.64 | $0.18 | $0.86 | $0.30 | $5.93 |
| 2012 | $11.10 | $0.97 | $0.28 | $0.92 | — | $5.98 |
| 2013 | $11.57 | $0.85 | $0.50 | $0.71 | — | $6.82 |
| 2014 | $12.68 | $1.03 | $0.43 | $0.81 | $0.37 | $7.41 |
| 2015 | $13.07 | $0.90 | $0.68 | $0.56 | $0.39 | $8.00 |
| 2016 | $13.55 | $1.11 | $0.36 | $1.57 | $0.43 | $8.80 |
| 2017 | $13.82 | $1.19 | $0.52 | $1.19 | $0.49 | $9.53 |
| 2018 | $14.86 | $0.95 | $0.30 | $1.77 | $0.56 | $8.16 |
| 2019 | $14.53 | $1.61 | $0.26 | $2.51 | $0.64 | $8.90 |
| 2020 | $14.56 | $1.69 | $0.31 | $2.75 | $0.70 | $9.71 |
| 2021 | $17.22 | $2.08 | $0.23 | $2.75 | $0.76 | $10.83 |
| 2022 | $19.25 | $2.26 | $0.20 | $2.61 | $0.85 | $11.89 |
| 2023 | $23.89 | $3.14 | $0.41 | $3.33 | $0.99 | $13.88 |
| 2024 | $27.99 | $4.23 | $0.43 | $4.82 | $1.22 | $16.29 |
| 2025 | $31.00 | $4.79 | $0.47 | $5.74 | $1.48 | $19.16 |
Common questions about Badger Meter
How much does one share of Badger Meter earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Badger Meter earned $4.33 of profit on $30.15 of sales, keeping about 14¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Badger Meter pay a dividend?
Yes. Badger Meter paid $1.64 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 38¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Badger Meter’s book value per share?
Badger Meter’s book value is $22.80 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of September 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Badger Meter have?
Each share of Badger Meter has $2.38 of cash and investments, as of September 30, 2026.
What is Badger Meter’s free cash flow per share?
$4.87 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Badger Meter’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $1.14 in 2009 to $4.79 in 2025, growing about 9.4% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
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