A. O. SmithAOS.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Deeply Undervalued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, A. O. Smith (AOS.N) trades at a P/E of 16.10x, P/B of 4.37x, P/S of 2.12x, and a dividend yield of 2.46%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 4th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 10th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 8th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 8th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 3rd percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 8th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 28th percentile within its industry and the 42nd percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 7.44%, ranking at the 100th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Cross-checking P/E against P/B, the two percentiles sit within 4.1 points of each other — a consistent signal from both angles. The P/E percentile sits lower within its industry than across the market as a whole — relatively cheaper next to direct peers. Of the 7.44% total shareholder yield, 2.46% is paid out as dividends and roughly 4.98% is implied to come from buybacks — both channels are meaningfully in play. A. O. Smith operates in the Manufacturing sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: AOS · AOS
Want the full picture on whether A. O. Smith (AOS.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 16.10 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 4.37 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 2.12 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 7.44% |