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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS (ITW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:ITW - US4523081093 - Common Stock

263.59 USD
+1.11 (+0.42%)
Last: 9/18/2025, 5:05:00 PM
263.59 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/18/2025, 5:05:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, ITW scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ITW was compared to 128 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. These ratings would make ITW suitable 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

ITW's Return On Assets of 20.97% is amongst the best of the industry. ITW outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
ITW has a Return On Equity of 104.83%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ITW outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
ITW's Return On Invested Capital of 23.99% is amongst the best of the industry. ITW outperforms 98.44% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ITW is significantly above the industry average of 10.02%.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 21.31%, ITW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.66% of the companies in the same industry.
ITW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ITW (25.98%) is better than 98.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ITW has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of ITW (43.74%) is better than 80.47% 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.
ITW has less shares outstanding than it did 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

ITW has an Altman-Z score of 8.15. This indicates that ITW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ITW (8.15) is better than 90.63% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.28, ITW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
ITW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.78. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ITW (2.78) is worse than 89.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.78
Debt/FCF 3.28
Altman-Z 8.15
ROIC/WACC2.48
WACC9.66%
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's Current ratio of 1.59 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ITW is outperformed by 70.31% 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.
ITW has a Quick ratio (1.15) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 2.01%.
ITW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.34% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.40% in the past year.
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)2.01%
EPS 3Y7.79%
EPS 5Y5.34%
EPS Q2Q%1.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.4%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y2.42%
Sales Q2Q%0.65%

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 Y3.37%
EPS Next 2Y5.72%
EPS Next 3Y6.21%
EPS Next 5Y7.83%
Revenue Next Year0.68%
Revenue Next 2Y2.05%
Revenue Next 3Y2.52%
Revenue Next 5Y3.58%

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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

ITW is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.97.
ITW's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ITW is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.19, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ITW.
ITW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.88, ITW is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.97
Fwd PE 23.19
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as ITW.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as ITW.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.21
EV/EBITDA 18.53
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.
ITW has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.71
PEG (5Y)4.86
EPS Next 2Y5.72%
EPS Next 3Y6.21%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.42%, ITW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
ITW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.74. ITW pays more dividend than 89.06% of the companies 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 2.42%

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 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

ITW pays out 51.65% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y5.72%
EPS Next 3Y6.21%
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 (9/18/2025, 5:05:00 PM)

After market: 263.59 0 (0%)

263.59

+1.11 (+0.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28/bmo
Inst Owners83.94%
Inst Owner Change-1.79%
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change0.51%
Market Cap76.84B
Analysts52.59
Price Target260.95 (-1%)
Short Float %2.24%
Short Ratio6.93
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.42%
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)0.31%
PT rev (3m)4.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.98%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.44%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.97
Fwd PE 23.19
P/S 4.87
P/FCF 28.21
P/OCF 24.42
P/B 23.94
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.53
EPS(TTM)10.15
EY3.85%
EPS(NY)11.37
Fwd EY4.31%
FCF(TTM)9.34
FCFY3.55%
OCF(TTM)10.8
OCFY4.1%
SpS54.17
BVpS11.01
TBVpS-8.19
PEG (NY)7.71
PEG (5Y)4.86
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y8.37%
ROICexcg 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 8.15
F-Score6
WACC9.66%
ROIC/WACC2.48
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)2.01%
EPS 3Y7.79%
EPS 5Y5.34%
EPS Q2Q%1.57%
EPS Next Y3.37%
EPS Next 2Y5.72%
EPS Next 3Y6.21%
EPS Next 5Y7.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.4%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y2.42%
Sales Q2Q%0.65%
Revenue Next Year0.68%
Revenue Next 2Y2.05%
Revenue Next 3Y2.52%
Revenue Next 5Y3.58%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.23%
EBIT growth 3Y7.04%
EBIT growth 5Y4.62%
EBIT Next Year8.79%
EBIT Next 3Y6.61%
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%