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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS (ITW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:ITW - US4523081093 - Common Stock

244.92 USD
+1.79 (+0.74%)
Last: 11/4/2025, 8:04:00 PM
245.1 USD
+0.18 (+0.07%)
After Hours: 11/4/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall ITW gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ITW against 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. 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

In the past year ITW was profitable.
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

ITW has a Return On Assets of 20.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ITW outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ITW (104.83%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ITW (23.99%) is better than 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 10.24%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.97%
ROE 104.83%
ROIC 23.99%
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

The Profit Margin of ITW (21.31%) is better than 97.69% of its industry peers.
ITW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ITW has a better Operating Margin (25.98%) than 98.46% of its industry peers.
ITW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of ITW (43.74%) is better than 80.77% 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 25.98%
PM (TTM) 21.31%
GM 43.74%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, ITW has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ITW has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
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 7.91. This indicates that ITW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ITW has a better Altman-Z score (7.91) than 90.77% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ITW is 3.28, which is a good value as it means it would take ITW, 3.28 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ITW has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.28) than 65.38% of its industry peers.
ITW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.78. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
ITW has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.78) than 89.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.78
Debt/FCF 3.28
Altman-Z 7.91
ROIC/WACC2.58
WACC9.29%
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 1.59 indicates that ITW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ITW has a Current ratio of 1.59. This is in the lower half of the industry: ITW underperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
ITW has a Quick Ratio of 1.15. 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 Quick ratio value of 1.15, ITW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.59
Quick Ratio 1.15
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%.
ITW shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.42% yearly.
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 small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.83% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.58% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.4%
EPS Next 2Y5.76%
EPS Next 3Y6.25%
EPS Next 5Y7.83%
Revenue Next Year0.68%
Revenue Next 2Y2.08%
Revenue Next 3Y2.48%
Revenue Next 5Y3.58%

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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.76, the valuation of ITW can be described as rather expensive.
ITW's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ITW to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.03), we can say ITW is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.53 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ITW.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ITW is on the same level as its industry peers.
ITW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.76
Fwd PE 21.53
ITW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsITW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

ITW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
ITW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.21
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)6.98
PEG (5Y)4.45
EPS Next 2Y5.76%
EPS Next 3Y6.25%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ITW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.64%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.82, ITW pays a better dividend. On top of this ITW pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, ITW has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.64%

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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

51.65% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ITW. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of ITW is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP51.65%
EPS Next 2Y5.76%
EPS Next 3Y6.25%
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 (11/4/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 245.1 +0.18 (+0.07%)

244.92

+1.79 (+0.74%)

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-0.4%
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change-0.26%
Market Cap71.39B
Revenue(TTM)15.88B
Net Income(TTM)3.37B
Analysts52.59
Price Target261.63 (6.82%)
Short Float %2.38%
Short Ratio7.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.64%
Yearly Dividend5.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.98%
DP51.65%
Div Incr Years29
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (1.61)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.06%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.33%
Max EPS beat(2)0.45%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.33%
Max EPS beat(4)3.83%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.33%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)2.79%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)2.45%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.27%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.27%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.82%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.16%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.52%
PT rev (1m)0.26%
PT rev (3m)3.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.76
Fwd PE 21.53
P/S 4.52
P/FCF 26.21
P/OCF 22.69
P/B 22.24
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.39
EPS(TTM)10.31
EY4.21%
EPS(NY)11.37
Fwd EY4.64%
FCF(TTM)9.34
FCFY3.82%
OCF(TTM)10.8
OCFY4.41%
SpS54.17
BVpS11.01
TBVpS-8.19
PEG (NY)6.98
PEG (5Y)4.45
Graham Number50.54
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.97%
ROE 104.83%
ROCE 33.86%
ROIC 23.99%
ROICexc 25.49%
ROICexgc 45.94%
OM 25.98%
PM (TTM) 21.31%
GM 43.74%
FCFM 17.25%
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 2.78
Debt/FCF 3.28
Debt/EBITDA 1.99
Cap/Depr 105.75%
Cap/Sales 2.68%
Interest Coverage 15.19
Cash Conversion 69.9%
Profit Quality 80.95%
Current Ratio 1.59
Quick Ratio 1.15
Altman-Z 7.91
F-Score6
WACC9.29%
ROIC/WACC2.58
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 Y3.4%
EPS Next 2Y5.76%
EPS Next 3Y6.25%
EPS Next 5Y7.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.41%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y2.42%
Sales Q2Q%2.34%
Revenue Next Year0.68%
Revenue Next 2Y2.08%
Revenue Next 3Y2.48%
Revenue Next 5Y3.58%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.23%
EBIT growth 3Y7.04%
EBIT growth 5Y4.62%
EBIT Next Year8.9%
EBIT Next 3Y6.5%
EBIT Next 5Y6.07%
FCF growth 1Y5.3%
FCF growth 3Y7.95%
FCF growth 5Y1.28%
OCF growth 1Y3.45%
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 3.4% in the next year.