Veralto Corp

Veralto Corp (VLTO) is acquiring Aquafides, expanding its European presence and water treatment portfolio [1]. While the company boasts a high return on equity (41%) and return on capital employed (23%), exceeding industry averages, its high debt-to-equity ratio raises concerns about financial leverage [2], [5]. VLTO announced a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share, signaling confidence in future earnings, but the stock price declined recently due to broader market downturns [3], [4]. An insider, SVP Surekha Trivedi, sold a portion of their shares under a pre-arranged trading plan [6]. The company's proactive growth strategy, including acquisitions, and strong ROCE suggest potential, but the high debt levels present a risk.