Xylem Inc. (XYL) EBITDA Margin: 19.76%
Is Xylem Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Xylem Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 19.76% is 23% above its 5-year average of 16.08%, near the high end of its 5-year range (12.57%–19.77%).
The EBITDA margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL) is 19.76% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 0.03% (19.77%).
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XYL EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
19.76%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
19.77%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
16.97%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
16.08%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
16.01%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
15.59%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
15.45%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.03%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+16.42%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+22.89%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+23.45%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+26.73%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+27.87%
XYL Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylem Inc. (XYL) | $25.76B | 19.76% | 19.77% | 16.97% | 16.08% |
| Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB) | $25.71B | 23.00% | 22.97% | 21.25% | 19.65% |
| Dover Corporation (DOV) | $29.23B | 23.03% | 25.88% | 23.12% | 22.28% |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV) | $18.62B | 23.34% | 25.04% | 25.16% | 27.84% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | $36.22B | 44.70% | 45.39% | 44.74% | 43.51% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) | $14.31B | 11.50% | 13.56% | 14.17% | 16.76% |
| Pentair plc (PNR) | $11.68B | 22.60% | 22.59% | 20.84% | 20.00% |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | $10.54B | 18.92% | 23.19% | 23.96% | 23.24% |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) | $10.33B | 21.81% | 20.07% | 13.36% | 10.31% |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO) | $8.19B | 9.88% | 5.19% | 8.34% | 9.00% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
38.6%
EBITDA Margin
19.8%
Operating Margin
13.6%
Net Margin
10.7%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Xylem Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Xylem Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The EBITDA margin for XYL stock is 19.76%.
- Is Xylem Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Xylem Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 19.76% is 23% above its 5-year average of 16.08%, near the high end of its 5-year range (12.57%–19.77%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for XYL stock is 19.77%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for XYL stock is 16.97%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for XYL stock is 16.08%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for XYL stock is 16.01%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for XYL stock is 15.59%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for XYL stock is 15.45%.
Xylem Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 19.76% |
| 2024-12-31 | 19.77% |
| 2023-12-31 | 15.21% |
| 2022-12-31 | 13.15% |
| 2021-12-31 | 16.02% |
| 2020-12-31 | 12.57% |
| 2019-12-31 | 14.10% |
| 2018-12-31 | 17.82% |
| 2017-12-31 | 16.61% |
| 2016-12-31 | 14.88% |
| 2015-12-31 | 16.18% |
| 2014-12-31 | 15.76% |
| 2013-12-31 | 13.11% |
| 2012-12-31 | 15.43% |
| 2011-12-31 | 14.12% |
| 2010-12-31 | 14.99% |
| 2009-12-31 | 13.23% |
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About Xylem Inc.
Xylem Inc., along with its affiliated companies, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and maintaining advanced products and systems for various water and wastewater applications. Its global reach extends across the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific region, and other international markets. The company's operations are structured into three main divisions: Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, and Measurement & Control Solutions. The Water Infrastructure segment provides a comprehensive suite of products designed for the transport and treatment of water. These offerings include pumps for water, storm water, and wastewater; integrated controls and systems; equipment for filtration, disinfection, and biological treatment; and mobile dewatering units. These are sold under prominent brands such as Flygt, Godwin, Wedeco, Sanitaire, Leopold, and Xylem Vue. In the Applied Water segment, Xylem delivers critical components like pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls, and dispensing equipment systems. These products, bearing brand names like Goulds Water Technology, Bell & Gossett, A-C Fire Pump, Standard Xchange, Lowara, Jabsco, Xylem Vue, and Flojet, serve both residential and commercial building services, as well as industrial water management needs. The Measurement & Control Solutions division focuses on smart meters, interconnected communication devices, and various measurement and control technologies, encompassing crucial infrastructure solutions. This segment also extends its services to include software offerings such as cloud-based analytics, remote monitoring, data management, leak detection, condition assessment, asset management, and pressure monitoring solutions. Furthermore, it supplies testing equipment and managed services. Products from this segment are distributed under brands including Pure, Sensus, Smith Blair, WTW, Xylem Vue, and YSI. Xylem Inc. reaches its customers and markets its offerings through a diverse network comprising its direct sales force, resellers, distributors, and value-added solution providers. The company, which was established in 2011, was previously known as ITT WCO, Inc. before officially adopting the name Xylem Inc. in May 2011. Its principal headquarters are located in Rye Brook, New York.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Matthew Francis Pine