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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS (ITW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

250.14 USD
-1.04 (-0.41%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
250.14 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall ITW gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ITW against 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While ITW has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, ITW is valued expensive at the moment. ITW also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes ITW very considerable 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.
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 96.97% of its industry peers.
ITW has a Return On Equity of 94.33%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ITW outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 24.44%, ITW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ITW is significantly above the industry average of 10.27%.
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 95.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ITW has grown nicely.
ITW has a better Operating Margin (26.20%) than 98.48% of its industry peers.
ITW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ITW has a Gross Margin of 43.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ITW outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, ITW has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ITW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 90.91% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.14, ITW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.80 is on the high side and indicates that ITW has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.80, ITW is doing worse than 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.8
Debt/FCF 3.14
Altman-Z 7.95
ROIC/WACC2.62
WACC9.33%
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.
ITW's Current ratio of 1.53 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ITW is outperformed by 70.45% of its industry peers.
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 of 1.11. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ITW outperforms 43.94% of 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%.
ITW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.34% yearly.
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

ITW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.58% yearly.
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 2Y5.78%
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

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.
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 24.26, ITW is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ITW.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.39. ITW is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.98 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ITW.
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 (23.84), we can say ITW is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.26
Fwd PE 21.98
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as ITW.
ITW's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.51
EV/EBITDA 17.39
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)6.36
PEG (5Y)4.54
EPS Next 2Y5.78%
EPS Next 3Y6.27%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ITW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.56%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
ITW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.04. ITW pays more dividend than 88.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, ITW pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.56%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of ITW grows each year by 6.98%, which is quite nice.
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

58.20% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ITW. 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 (12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 250.14 0 (0%)

250.14

-1.04 (-0.41%)

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-0.12%
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change-8.46%
Market Cap72.57B
Revenue(TTM)15.88B
Net Income(TTM)3.03B
Analysts53.08
Price Target263.45 (5.32%)
Short Float %2.77%
Short Ratio6.64
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.56%
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)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.26
Fwd PE 21.98
P/S 4.57
P/FCF 25.51
P/OCF 22.14
P/B 22.62
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.39
EPS(TTM)10.31
EY4.12%
EPS(NY)11.38
Fwd EY4.55%
FCF(TTM)9.81
FCFY3.92%
OCF(TTM)11.3
OCFY4.52%
SpS54.75
BVpS11.06
TBVpS-8.14
PEG (NY)6.36
PEG (5Y)4.54
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 7.95
F-Score6
WACC9.33%
ROIC/WACC2.62
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.