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Crane vs Mueller Water Products: CR and MWA compared
Crane is the larger company: $755M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $376M for Mueller Water Products (Q4 FY26). Crane is growing faster (+28% against -1% a year earlier). Mueller Water Products is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.4% against 18.6%.
Where the money goes: CR and MWA
Crane (CR) · Q3 2026
Crane, Q3 2026: revenue $755M (+28% year over year), operating margin 18.6%, net earnings $97.3M, operating cash flow $128M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Mueller Water Products (MWA) · Q4 FY26
Mueller Water Products, Q4 FY26: revenue $376M (-1% year over year), operating margin 19.4%, net earnings $52.3M, operating cash flow $109M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Crane (CR) | Mueller Water Products (MWA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q4 FY26 |
| Revenue | $755M | $376M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +28% | -1% |
| Gross margin | — | 37.0% |
| Operating margin | 18.6% | 19.4% |
| Net earnings | $97.3M | $52.3M |
| Net margin | 12.9% | 13.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $128M | $109M |
| Free cash flow | $116M | $96.7M |
| Market value | $11.8B | $3.8B |
| P/E | 34.5× | 17.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $240.90 | $27.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Crane
- Process Flow Technologies: $410M (54%)
- Aerospace & Advanced Technologies: $344M (46%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Crane or Mueller Water Products?
Crane is the larger company: $755M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $376M for Mueller Water Products (Q4 FY26).
Is Crane or Mueller Water Products growing faster?
Crane is growing faster (+28% against -1% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Crane or Mueller Water Products?
Mueller Water Products is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.4% against 18.6%.
More: Crane earnings · how Crane makes money · Mueller Water Products earnings · how Mueller Water Products makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 8-K filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.