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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS (ITW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ITW - US4523081093 - Common Stock

246.63 USD
-1.5 (-0.6%)
Last: 12/9/2025, 8:08:28 PM
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After Hours: 12/9/2025, 8:08:28 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

ITW gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. ITW has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ITW is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. ITW also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, ITW could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ITW had positive earnings in the past year.
ITW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ITW has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ITW had a positive operating cash flow.
ITW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFITW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 18.75%, ITW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.92% of the companies in the same industry.
ITW's Return On Equity of 94.33% is amongst the best of the industry. ITW outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
ITW's Return On Invested Capital of 24.44% is amongst the best of the industry. ITW outperforms 97.69% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ITW is significantly above the industry average of 10.46%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.75%
ROE 94.33%
ROIC 24.44%
ROA(3y)20.63%
ROA(5y)18.43%
ROE(3y)100.54%
ROE(5y)88.45%
ROIC(3y)27.14%
ROIC(5y)23.98%
ITW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICITW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80 100

1.3 Margins

ITW's Profit Margin of 19.05% is amongst the best of the industry. ITW outperforms 95.38% of its industry peers.
ITW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 26.20%, ITW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.46% of the companies in the same industry.
ITW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 43.93%, ITW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.54% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ITW has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 26.2%
PM (TTM) 19.05%
GM 43.93%
OM growth 3Y3.7%
OM growth 5Y2.15%
PM growth 3Y5.59%
PM growth 5Y4.19%
GM growth 3Y2.37%
GM growth 5Y1.08%
ITW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsITW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ITW is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for ITW has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ITW has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
ITW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
ITW Yearly Shares OutstandingITW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
ITW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsITW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.93 indicates that ITW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ITW has a Altman-Z score of 7.93. This is amongst the best in the industry. ITW outperforms 90.77% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ITW is 3.14, which is a good value as it means it would take ITW, 3.14 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.14, ITW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.46% of the companies in the same industry.
ITW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.80. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
ITW's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.80 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ITW is outperformed by 88.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.8
Debt/FCF 3.14
Altman-Z 7.93
ROIC/WACC2.63
WACC9.3%
ITW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFITW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

ITW has a Current Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that ITW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.53, ITW is not doing good in the industry: 72.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ITW has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that ITW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ITW has a Quick ratio (1.11) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.53
Quick Ratio 1.11
ITW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesITW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ITW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.59%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.34% on average over the past years.
ITW shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.41%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.42% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.59%
EPS 3Y7.79%
EPS 5Y5.34%
EPS Q2Q%6.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.41%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y2.42%
Sales Q2Q%2.34%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ITW will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.58% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.85% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.82%
EPS Next 2Y5.78%
EPS Next 3Y6.27%
EPS Next 5Y9.58%
Revenue Next Year0.36%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y2.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.85%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
ITW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesITW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B
ITW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesITW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.92, ITW is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ITW.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ITW to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.28), we can say ITW is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.67, the valuation of ITW can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as ITW.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ITW to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.52), we can say ITW is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.92
Fwd PE 21.67
ITW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsITW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

ITW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ITW is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.15
EV/EBITDA 17.27
ITW Per share dataITW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of ITW may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.27
PEG (5Y)4.48
EPS Next 2Y5.78%
EPS Next 3Y6.27%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ITW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.58%.
ITW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.84. ITW pays more dividend than 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, ITW has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.58%

5.2 History

The dividend of ITW is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.98%!
ITW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
ITW has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.98%
Div Incr Years29
Div Non Decr Years29
ITW Yearly Dividends per shareITW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

ITW pays out 58.20% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
ITW's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP58.2%
EPS Next 2Y5.78%
EPS Next 3Y6.27%
ITW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendITW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B
ITW Dividend Payout.ITW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ITW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS

NYSE:ITW (12/9/2025, 8:08:28 PM)

After market: 246.63 0 (0%)

246.63

-1.5 (-0.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-24 2025-10-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners84.95%
Inst Owner Change-0.09%
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change-0.43%
Market Cap71.55B
Revenue(TTM)15.88B
Net Income(TTM)3.03B
Analysts53.08
Price Target263.45 (6.82%)
Short Float %2.6%
Short Ratio6.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.58%
Yearly Dividend5.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.98%
DP58.2%
Div Incr Years29
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date12-31 2025-12-31 (1.61)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.33%
Max EPS beat(2)2.48%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.33%
Max EPS beat(4)2.48%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.3%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)2.72%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)2.82%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.27%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.27%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.71%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.46%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.55%
PT rev (1m)0.7%
PT rev (3m)0.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.92
Fwd PE 21.67
P/S 4.5
P/FCF 25.15
P/OCF 21.83
P/B 22.3
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.27
EPS(TTM)10.31
EY4.18%
EPS(NY)11.38
Fwd EY4.61%
FCF(TTM)9.81
FCFY3.98%
OCF(TTM)11.3
OCFY4.58%
SpS54.75
BVpS11.06
TBVpS-8.14
PEG (NY)6.27
PEG (5Y)4.48
Graham Number50.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.75%
ROE 94.33%
ROCE 34.67%
ROIC 24.44%
ROICexc 26.26%
ROICexgc 47.73%
OM 26.2%
PM (TTM) 19.05%
GM 43.93%
FCFM 17.91%
ROA(3y)20.63%
ROA(5y)18.43%
ROE(3y)100.54%
ROE(5y)88.45%
ROIC(3y)27.14%
ROIC(5y)23.98%
ROICexc(3y)29.48%
ROICexc(5y)26.81%
ROICexgc(3y)61.41%
ROICexgc(5y)56.02%
ROCE(3y)37.16%
ROCE(5y)32.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.37%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.29%
OM growth 3Y3.7%
OM growth 5Y2.15%
PM growth 3Y5.59%
PM growth 5Y4.19%
GM growth 3Y2.37%
GM growth 5Y1.08%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.8
Debt/FCF 3.14
Debt/EBITDA 1.97
Cap/Depr 109.09%
Cap/Sales 2.72%
Interest Coverage 15.13
Cash Conversion 71.9%
Profit Quality 94.02%
Current Ratio 1.53
Quick Ratio 1.11
Altman-Z 7.93
F-Score6
WACC9.3%
ROIC/WACC2.63
Cap/Depr(3y)108.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)90.37%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.42%
Profit Quality(3y)83.21%
Profit Quality(5y)91.1%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.59%
EPS 3Y7.79%
EPS 5Y5.34%
EPS Q2Q%6.04%
EPS Next Y3.82%
EPS Next 2Y5.78%
EPS Next 3Y6.27%
EPS Next 5Y9.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.41%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y2.42%
Sales Q2Q%2.34%
Revenue Next Year0.36%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y2.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.85%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.4%
EBIT growth 3Y7.04%
EBIT growth 5Y4.62%
EBIT Next Year8.69%
EBIT Next 3Y6.44%
EBIT Next 5Y6.59%
FCF growth 1Y0.49%
FCF growth 3Y7.95%
FCF growth 5Y1.28%
OCF growth 1Y-1.03%
OCF growth 3Y8.67%
OCF growth 5Y1.84%

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS / ITW FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ITW.


What is the valuation status of ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS (ITW) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS (ITW). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS (ITW) stock?

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS (ITW) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for ITW stock?

The financial health rating of ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS (ITW) is 6 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS (ITW) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS (ITW) is expected to grow by 3.82% in the next year.