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WOODWARD INC (WWD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:WWD - US9807451037 - Common Stock

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Last: 1/23/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall WWD gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WWD against 73 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. WWD scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. WWD is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings would make WWD suitable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year WWD was profitable.
  • In the past year WWD had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • WWD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years WWD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WWD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWWD 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 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of WWD (9.55%) is better than 93.15% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 17.23%, WWD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WWD's Return On Invested Capital of 10.44% is amongst the best of the industry. WWD outperforms 83.56% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WWD is in line with the industry average of 8.56%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (10.44%) for WWD is above the 3 year average (9.58%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.55%
ROE 17.23%
ROIC 10.44%
ROA(3y)7.96%
ROA(5y)6.7%
ROE(3y)15.2%
ROE(5y)12.81%
ROIC(3y)9.58%
ROIC(5y)8.01%
WWD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWWD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.39%, WWD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WWD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.48%, WWD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WWD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WWD has a Gross Margin of 26.81%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WWD outperforms 57.53% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WWD has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.48%
PM (TTM) 12.39%
GM 26.81%
OM growth 3Y14.26%
OM growth 5Y2.14%
PM growth 3Y19.82%
PM growth 5Y5.17%
GM growth 3Y6.74%
GM growth 5Y0.89%
WWD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWWD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WWD is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WWD has more shares outstanding
  • WWD has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WWD has an improved debt to assets ratio.
WWD Yearly Shares OutstandingWWD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
WWD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWWD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • WWD has an Altman-Z score of 8.15. This indicates that WWD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WWD's Altman-Z score of 8.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WWD outperforms 73.97% of its industry peers.
  • WWD has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.06. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WWD would need 2.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • WWD has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.06) than 91.78% of its industry peers.
  • WWD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.23, WWD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 2.06
Altman-Z 8.15
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC9.78%
WWD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWWD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.08 indicates that WWD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • WWD has a Current ratio of 2.08. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WWD outperforms 41.10% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that WWD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • WWD has a Quick ratio (1.36) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 1.36
WWD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWWD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.77% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.83% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.30% in the past year.
  • WWD shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.40% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.77%
EPS 3Y35.66%
EPS 5Y11.83%
EPS Q2Q%48.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.3%
Revenue growth 3Y14.4%
Revenue growth 5Y7.4%
Sales Q2Q%16.47%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, WWD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.52% on average per year.
  • WWD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.79%
EPS Next 2Y17.85%
EPS Next 3Y17.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13%
Revenue Next 2Y10.77%
Revenue Next 3Y10.2%
Revenue Next 5Y1.85%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
WWD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWWD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B
WWD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWWD 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 47.46, the valuation of WWD can be described as expensive.
  • WWD's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WWD is cheaper than 63.01% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. WWD is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • WWD is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 40.29.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WWD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WWD is cheaper than 63.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.26. WWD is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 47.46
Fwd PE 40.29
WWD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWWD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WWD is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • 61.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WWD, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 57.52
EV/EBITDA 33.37
WWD Per share dataWWD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

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 WWD may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • WWD's earnings are expected to grow with 17.52% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.67
PEG (5Y)4.01
EPS Next 2Y17.85%
EPS Next 3Y17.52%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.35%, WWD is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • WWD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.34.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, WWD's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.35%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WWD is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.52%!
  • WWD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • WWD has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.52%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
WWD Yearly Dividends per shareWWD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • WWD pays out 14.70% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • WWD's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP14.7%
EPS Next 2Y17.85%
EPS Next 3Y17.52%
WWD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWWD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
WWD Dividend Payout.WWD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WWD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WOODWARD INC / WWD FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WWD stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WWD.


What is the valuation status for WWD stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WOODWARD INC (WWD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of WWD stock?

WOODWARD INC (WWD) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WWD stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WOODWARD INC (WWD) is 47.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.63.


What is the earnings growth outlook for WOODWARD INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WOODWARD INC (WWD) is expected to grow by 17.79% in the next year.