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WABTEC CORP (WAB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WAB - US9297401088 - Common Stock

216.14 USD
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Last: 12/19/2025, 8:21:17 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WAB. 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. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

WAB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WAB had a positive cash flow from operations.
WAB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.48%, WAB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.08% of the companies in the same industry.
WAB has a better Return On Equity (10.68%) than 63.08% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WAB (8.04%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WAB is below the industry average of 10.32%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.98%) for WAB is below the current ROIC(8.04%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.48%
ROE 10.68%
ROIC 8.04%
ROA(3y)4.45%
ROA(5y)3.72%
ROE(3y)8.17%
ROE(5y)6.81%
ROIC(3y)6.98%
ROIC(5y)5.93%
WAB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWAB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 10.94%, WAB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.15% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WAB has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 17.22%, WAB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
WAB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WAB has a better Gross Margin (33.96%) than 60.77% of its industry peers.
WAB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.22%
PM (TTM) 10.94%
GM 33.96%
OM growth 3Y9.42%
OM growth 5Y12.6%
PM growth 3Y12.67%
PM growth 5Y20.68%
GM growth 3Y1.91%
GM growth 5Y3.36%
WAB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWAB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

WAB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for WAB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WAB has less shares outstanding
WAB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
WAB Yearly Shares OutstandingWAB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
WAB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWAB 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

An Altman-Z score of 3.21 indicates that WAB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
WAB has a Altman-Z score (3.21) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WAB is 4.17, which is a neutral value as it means it would take WAB, 4.17 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WAB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.17. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WAB outperforms 58.46% of its industry peers.
WAB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WAB has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.46) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF 4.17
Altman-Z 3.21
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC9.42%
WAB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWAB 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 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.42 indicates that WAB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WAB has a worse Current ratio (1.42) than 76.15% of its industry peers.
WAB has a Quick Ratio of 1.42. This is a bad value and indicates that WAB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.75, WAB is not doing good in the industry: 80.77% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.42
Quick Ratio 0.75
WAB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWAB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.70% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, WAB shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.44% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, WAB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.40% in the last year.
WAB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.84% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.7%
EPS 3Y20.82%
EPS 5Y12.44%
EPS Q2Q%16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.4%
Revenue growth 3Y9.92%
Revenue growth 5Y4.84%
Sales Q2Q%8.37%

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 12.64% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.53% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y20.19%
EPS Next 2Y16.7%
EPS Next 3Y15.18%
EPS Next 5Y12.64%
Revenue Next Year6.19%
Revenue Next 2Y6.94%
Revenue Next 3Y6.29%
Revenue Next 5Y5.53%

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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
WAB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWAB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.28, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WAB.
WAB's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
WAB is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
WAB is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.08.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WAB is on the same level as its industry peers.
WAB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.28
Fwd PE 21.08
WAB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWAB 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 WAB.
WAB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.14
EV/EBITDA 17.56
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
WAB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WAB's earnings are expected to grow with 15.18% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)2.03
EPS Next 2Y16.7%
EPS Next 3Y15.18%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WAB has a yearly dividend return of 0.49%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.00, WAB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.49, WAB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.49%

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.
WAB has decreased its dividend 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

WAB pays out 13.90% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WAB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP13.9%
EPS Next 2Y16.7%
EPS Next 3Y15.18%
WAB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWAB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
WAB Dividend Payout.WAB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WAB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WABTEC CORP

NYSE:WAB (12/19/2025, 8:21:17 PM)

After market: 216.14 0 (0%)

216.14

+2.54 (+1.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners95.11%
Inst Owner Change-0.55%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change-0.77%
Market Cap36.95B
Revenue(TTM)10.79B
Net Income(TTM)1.18B
Analysts77.78
Price Target236.13 (9.25%)
Short Float %1.27%
Short Ratio2.46
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.49%
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.24%
DP13.9%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date11-12 2025-11-12 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.14%
Min EPS beat(2)0.81%
Max EPS beat(2)3.47%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.51%
Max EPS beat(4)11.37%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.26%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)5.74%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.29%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.93%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.93%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.84%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.94%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.22%
PT rev (1m)1.17%
PT rev (3m)3.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.28
Fwd PE 21.08
P/S 3.43
P/FCF 29.14
P/OCF 24.8
P/B 3.34
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.56
EPS(TTM)8.55
EY3.96%
EPS(NY)10.25
Fwd EY4.74%
FCF(TTM)7.42
FCFY3.43%
OCF(TTM)8.72
OCFY4.03%
SpS63.08
BVpS64.62
TBVpS-13.75
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)2.03
Graham Number111.5
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.48%
ROE 10.68%
ROCE 10.63%
ROIC 8.04%
ROICexc 8.29%
ROICexgc 39.71%
OM 17.22%
PM (TTM) 10.94%
GM 33.96%
FCFM 11.76%
ROA(3y)4.45%
ROA(5y)3.72%
ROE(3y)8.17%
ROE(5y)6.81%
ROIC(3y)6.98%
ROIC(5y)5.93%
ROICexc(3y)7.29%
ROICexc(5y)6.18%
ROICexgc(3y)42.04%
ROICexgc(5y)35.85%
ROCE(3y)9.23%
ROCE(5y)7.84%
ROICexgc growth 3Y23.75%
ROICexgc growth 5Y18.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.49%
OM growth 3Y9.42%
OM growth 5Y12.6%
PM growth 3Y12.67%
PM growth 5Y20.68%
GM growth 3Y1.91%
GM growth 5Y3.36%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF 4.17
Debt/EBITDA 2.14
Cap/Depr 45.03%
Cap/Sales 2.06%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 63.4%
Profit Quality 107.46%
Current Ratio 1.42
Quick Ratio 0.75
Altman-Z 3.21
F-Score6
WACC9.42%
ROIC/WACC0.85
Cap/Depr(3y)35.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)32.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.83%
Profit Quality(3y)139.69%
Profit Quality(5y)149.06%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.7%
EPS 3Y20.82%
EPS 5Y12.44%
EPS Q2Q%16%
EPS Next Y20.19%
EPS Next 2Y16.7%
EPS Next 3Y15.18%
EPS Next 5Y12.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.4%
Revenue growth 3Y9.92%
Revenue growth 5Y4.84%
Sales Q2Q%8.37%
Revenue Next Year6.19%
Revenue Next 2Y6.94%
Revenue Next 3Y6.29%
Revenue Next 5Y5.53%
EBIT growth 1Y10.21%
EBIT growth 3Y20.27%
EBIT growth 5Y18.05%
EBIT Next Year28.32%
EBIT Next 3Y15.76%
EBIT Next 5Y12.24%
FCF growth 1Y69.29%
FCF growth 3Y19.94%
FCF growth 5Y14.4%
OCF growth 1Y61.08%
OCF growth 3Y19.56%
OCF growth 5Y12.55%

WABTEC CORP / WAB FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WAB stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for WABTEC CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WABTEC CORP (WAB). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of WAB stock?

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


What are the PE and PB ratios of WABTEC CORP (WAB) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WABTEC CORP (WAB) is 25.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.34.


How financially healthy is WABTEC CORP?

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