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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS (ITW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

249.28 USD
+0.29 (+0.12%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 7:40:05 PM
249.28 USD
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After Hours: 11/28/2025, 7:40:05 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to ITW. ITW was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While ITW belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, ITW is valued expensive at the moment. Finally ITW also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make ITW a good candidate for dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ITW was profitable.
In the past year ITW had a positive cash flow from operations.
ITW had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years ITW always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

The Return On Assets of ITW (18.75%) is better than 97.69% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 94.33%, ITW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ITW (24.44%) is better than 97.69% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ITW is significantly above the industry average of 10.35%.
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 has a Profit Margin of 19.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ITW outperforms 96.15% of its industry peers.
ITW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ITW has a Operating Margin of 26.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ITW outperforms 98.46% of its industry peers.
ITW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 43.93%, ITW belongs to the best 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.
ITW has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
ITW has less shares outstanding than it did 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

ITW has an Altman-Z score of 7.95. This indicates that ITW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ITW (7.95) is better than 90.77% of its industry peers.
ITW has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.14. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ITW would need 3.14 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.14, ITW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.80, ITW is doing worse than 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.8
Debt/FCF 3.14
Altman-Z 7.95
ROIC/WACC2.69
WACC9.08%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.53 indicates that ITW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ITW's Current ratio of 1.53 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ITW is outperformed by 73.08% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.11 indicates that ITW should not have too much problems paying 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%.
Measured over the past years, ITW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.42% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.58% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
ITW is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.82%
EPS Next 2Y5.76%
EPS Next 3Y6.3%
EPS Next 5Y9.58%
Revenue Next Year0.36%
Revenue Next 2Y1.85%
Revenue Next 3Y2.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.85%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 24.18, ITW is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ITW.
ITW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
ITW is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.91.
ITW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
ITW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 36.59.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.18
Fwd PE 21.91
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 is on the same level as the industry average.
ITW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.54
EV/EBITDA 17.4
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 ITW does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
ITW has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.32
PEG (5Y)4.53
EPS Next 2Y5.76%
EPS Next 3Y6.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ITW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.59%.
ITW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.97. ITW pays more dividend than 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
ITW's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.59%

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.
The dividend of ITW is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP58.2%
EPS Next 2Y5.76%
EPS Next 3Y6.3%
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 (11/28/2025, 7:40:05 PM)

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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 Owners84.19%
Inst Owner Change-0.11%
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change-0.43%
Market Cap72.32B
Revenue(TTM)15.88B
Net Income(TTM)3.03B
Analysts52.31
Price Target261.62 (4.95%)
Short Float %2.64%
Short Ratio6.98
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.59%
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)0.26%
PT rev (3m)0.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.82%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.18
Fwd PE 21.91
P/S 4.58
P/FCF 25.54
P/OCF 22.17
P/B 22.65
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.4
EPS(TTM)10.31
EY4.14%
EPS(NY)11.37
Fwd EY4.56%
FCF(TTM)9.76
FCFY3.92%
OCF(TTM)11.24
OCFY4.51%
SpS54.49
BVpS11.01
TBVpS-8.1
PEG (NY)6.32
PEG (5Y)4.53
Graham Number50.53
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 7.95
F-Score6
WACC9.08%
ROIC/WACC2.69
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 2Y5.76%
EPS Next 3Y6.3%
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 2Y1.85%
Revenue Next 3Y2.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.85%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.4%
EBIT growth 3Y7.04%
EBIT growth 5Y4.62%
EBIT Next Year8.9%
EBIT Next 3Y6.5%
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.