Badger Meter - The "Intel" of the Water Grid - $BMI

Badger Meter’s unlikely rise from a 1905 Milwaukee foundry to a modern “intel” for the water grid is a compelling study in quiet reinvention: by moving beyond brass meters to build ORION AMR/AMI systems, betting on cellular networks instead of proprietary radios, launching ultrasonic E‑Series meters, and layering BEACON SaaS and targeted acquisitions. Under the BlueEdge platform, the company has turned measurement into recurring software-led value for utilities wrestling with leaks, aging pipes, and water scarcity. Under CEO Kenneth Bockhorst’s operational discipline, Badger has grown revenue and margins while creating strong switching costs tied to its huge install base—yet it still faces risks from municipal budget cycles, tariffs, and technology shifts. Whether you’re intrigued by a century-old maker becoming a digital compounder or want to weigh the bull and bear cases for an essential-infrastructure play, this story traces the strategic bets, product pivots, and market dynamics that turned a “boring” utility vendor into a smart water leader

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• I. Introduction: The Quiet Compounder
• II. The "Brass & Bronze" Era: A Century of Flow (1905–2000)
• III. Inflection Point 1: No More Clipboards (The AMR Era)
• IV. Inflection Point 2: The "Cellular Bet" (2010–2015)
• V. Inflection Point 3: From Mechanical to Static (The E-Series)
• VI. The Modern Era: SaaS and "Smart Water" (2015–Today)
• VII. Leadership: Kenneth Bockhorst and Operational Excellence
• VIII. The Playbook: Lessons for Builders and Investors
• IX. Analysis: Powers, Forces, and Competitive Dynamics
• X. Bear vs. Bull: The Investment Thesis
• XI. Key Performance Indicators for Tracking
• XII. Conclusion: The Quiet Revolution
• XIII. Carve Outs