WABTEC CORP (WAB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:WAB • US9297401088

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This WAB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, WAB scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WAB was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While WAB has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WAB is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. WAB Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WAB had positive earnings in the past year.
  • WAB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WAB has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years WAB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WAB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWAB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.30%, WAB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WAB has a Return On Equity of 10.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: WAB outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • WAB has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: WAB outperforms 60.77% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WAB is below the industry average of 10.21%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (7.73%) for WAB is below the current ROIC(8.21%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.3%
ROE 10.5%
ROIC 8.21%
ROA(3y)5.08%
ROA(5y)4.33%
ROE(3y)9.58%
ROE(5y)8.09%
ROIC(3y)7.73%
ROIC(5y)6.67%
WAB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWAB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • WAB's Profit Margin of 10.48% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WAB outperforms 74.62% of its industry peers.
  • WAB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of WAB (16.59%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WAB has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of WAB (34.15%) is better than 60.77% of its industry peers.
  • WAB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.59%
PM (TTM) 10.48%
GM 34.15%
OM growth 3Y6.58%
OM growth 5Y8.27%
PM growth 3Y11.44%
PM growth 5Y13.89%
GM growth 3Y2.82%
GM growth 5Y3.8%
WAB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWAB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. WAB Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WAB is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WAB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WAB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for WAB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
WAB Yearly Shares OutstandingWAB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
WAB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWAB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • WAB has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.44. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WAB would need 2.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.44, WAB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WAB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • WAB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.39. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WAB outperforms 57.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 2.44
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC8.84%
WAB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWAB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • WAB has a Current Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that WAB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • WAB has a Current ratio of 1.11. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WAB underperforms 86.15% of its industry peers.
  • WAB has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a bad value and indicates that WAB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of WAB (0.57) is worse than 89.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 0.57
WAB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWAB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. WAB Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • WAB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.12%, which is quite good.
  • WAB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.93% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, WAB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.51% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 8.13% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.12%
EPS 3Y22.5%
EPS 5Y18.93%
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.51%
Revenue growth 3Y10.12%
Revenue growth 5Y8.13%
Sales Q2Q%14.79%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, WAB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.55% on average per year.
  • WAB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.05%
EPS Next 2Y13.35%
EPS Next 3Y10.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y7.74%
Revenue Next 3Y5.69%
Revenue Next 5Y5.38%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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 decreasing.
WAB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWAB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
WAB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWAB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8 10

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4. WAB Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.08, the valuation of WAB can be described as expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WAB is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WAB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.83), we can say WAB is valued inline with the index average.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.27, the valuation of WAB can be described as expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WAB is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WAB to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.95), we can say WAB is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.08
Fwd PE 25.27
WAB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWAB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WAB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WAB is cheaper than 60.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.35
EV/EBITDA N/A
WAB Per share dataWAB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

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 decent profitability rating of WAB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.93
PEG (5Y)1.54
EPS Next 2Y13.35%
EPS Next 3Y10.55%

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5. WAB Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WAB has a yearly dividend return of 0.43%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.13, WAB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.43, WAB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.43%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WAB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.24%!
  • WAB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of WAB decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
WAB Yearly Dividends per shareWAB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • The dividend of WAB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y13.35%
EPS Next 3Y10.55%
WAB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWAB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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WAB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WABTEC CORP

NYSE:WAB (3/3/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 260.83 0 (0%)

260.83

-2.84 (-1.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners95.06%
Inst Owner Change1.14%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change1.16%
Market Cap44.59B
Revenue(TTM)11.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.17B
Analysts80
Price Target289.17 (10.87%)
Short Float %1.06%
Short Ratio2.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.43%
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.24%
DP0%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-17
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.18%
Max EPS beat(2)1.29%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.18%
Max EPS beat(4)11.37%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.72%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.73%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.31%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.49%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.49%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.56%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.89%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.33%
PT rev (1m)20.02%
PT rev (3m)22.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.08
Fwd PE 25.27
P/S 3.99
P/FCF 25.35
P/OCF 25.35
P/B 4
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)8.97
EY3.44%
EPS(NY)10.32
Fwd EY3.96%
FCF(TTM)10.29
FCFY3.94%
OCF(TTM)10.29
OCFY3.94%
SpS65.32
BVpS65.17
TBVpS-17.03
PEG (NY)1.93
PEG (5Y)1.54
Graham Number114.69
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.3%
ROE 10.5%
ROCE 10.95%
ROIC 8.21%
ROICexc 8.61%
ROICexgc 66.94%
OM 16.59%
PM (TTM) 10.48%
GM 34.15%
FCFM 15.75%
ROA(3y)5.08%
ROA(5y)4.33%
ROE(3y)9.58%
ROE(5y)8.09%
ROIC(3y)7.73%
ROIC(5y)6.67%
ROICexc(3y)8.1%
ROICexc(5y)6.96%
ROICexgc(3y)52.61%
ROICexgc(5y)43.13%
ROCE(3y)10.31%
ROCE(5y)8.89%
ROICexgc growth 3Y26.48%
ROICexgc growth 5Y19.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.8%
OM growth 3Y6.58%
OM growth 5Y8.27%
PM growth 3Y11.44%
PM growth 5Y13.89%
GM growth 3Y2.82%
GM growth 5Y3.8%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 2.44
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 150.34%
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 0.57
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score4
WACC8.84%
ROIC/WACC0.93
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)142.99%
Profit Quality(5y)147.8%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.12%
EPS 3Y22.5%
EPS 5Y18.93%
EPS Q2Q%25%
EPS Next Y15.05%
EPS Next 2Y13.35%
EPS Next 3Y10.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.51%
Revenue growth 3Y10.12%
Revenue growth 5Y8.13%
Sales Q2Q%14.79%
Revenue Next Year10.07%
Revenue Next 2Y7.74%
Revenue Next 3Y5.69%
Revenue Next 5Y5.38%
EBIT growth 1Y11.22%
EBIT growth 3Y17.37%
EBIT growth 5Y17.07%
EBIT Next Year27.57%
EBIT Next 3Y15.29%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y8.11%
FCF growth 3Y25.54%
FCF growth 5Y22.13%
OCF growth 1Y-4.09%
OCF growth 3Y19.22%
OCF growth 5Y17.55%

WABTEC CORP / WAB FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WAB.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to WABTEC CORP (WAB). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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WABTEC CORP (WAB) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for WAB stock?

The financial health rating of WABTEC CORP (WAB) is 4 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WAB stock?

The dividend rating of WABTEC CORP (WAB) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.