WOODWARD INC (WWD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:WWD • US9807451037

379.39 USD
-1.04 (-0.27%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
379.39 USD
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After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

WWD gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings could make WWD a good candidate for quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WWD had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year WWD had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years WWD has always been profitable.
  • 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

  • WWD's Return On Assets of 10.32% is amongst the best of the industry. WWD outperforms 93.15% of its industry peers.
  • WWD's Return On Equity of 18.89% is amongst the best of the industry. WWD outperforms 84.93% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.27%, WWD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WWD is in line with the industry average of 8.71%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (11.27%) for WWD is above the 3 year average (9.58%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.32%
ROE 18.89%
ROIC 11.27%
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

  • WWD has a better Profit Margin (12.89%) than 84.93% of its industry peers.
  • WWD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of WWD (14.67%) is better than 82.19% of its industry peers.
  • WWD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WWD's Gross Margin of 27.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WWD outperforms 60.27% of its industry peers.
  • WWD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.67%
PM (TTM) 12.89%
GM 27.93%
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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WWD is still creating some value.
  • WWD has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • WWD has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • WWD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 8.89 indicates that WWD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WWD's Altman-Z score of 8.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WWD outperforms 79.45% of its industry peers.
  • WWD has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.17. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WWD would need 2.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • WWD has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.17. This is amongst the best in the industry. WWD outperforms 91.78% of its industry peers.
  • WWD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • WWD has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32. This is in the better half of the industry: WWD outperforms 64.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 2.17
Altman-Z 8.89
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC9.66%
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 2.05 indicates that WWD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • WWD has a Current ratio (2.05) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • WWD has a Quick Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that WWD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.36, WWD is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.05
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 impressive 28.29% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, WWD shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.83% on average per year.
  • WWD shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.52%.
  • Measured over the past years, WWD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.40% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.29%
EPS 3Y35.66%
EPS 5Y11.83%
EPS Q2Q%60.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.52%
Revenue growth 3Y14.4%
Revenue growth 5Y7.4%
Sales Q2Q%28.89%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.43% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WWD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.85% on average per year.
EPS Next Y20.95%
EPS Next 2Y19.35%
EPS Next 3Y18.15%
EPS Next 5Y15.43%
Revenue Next Year14.9%
Revenue Next 2Y11.44%
Revenue Next 3Y10.41%
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 2029 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 49.21 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WWD.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WWD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WWD is cheaper than 61.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.97. WWD is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • WWD is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.66.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WWD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WWD is cheaper than 65.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • WWD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 27.96.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 49.21
Fwd PE 38.66
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.
  • WWD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WWD is cheaper than 61.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 55.2
EV/EBITDA 33.9
WWD Per share dataWWD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 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 excellent profitability rating of WWD may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • WWD's earnings are expected to grow with 18.15% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)4.16
EPS Next 2Y19.35%
EPS Next 3Y18.15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • WWD has a yearly dividend return of 0.35%, which is pretty low.
  • WWD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.35.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, WWD's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.35%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of WWD grows each year by 12.52%, which is quite nice.
  • WWD has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 13.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WWD. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of WWD is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP13.7%
EPS Next 2Y19.35%
EPS Next 3Y18.15%
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

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WOODWARD INC

NASDAQ:WWD (2/13/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 379.39 0 (0%)

379.39

-1.04 (-0.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)02-02
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners92.1%
Inst Owner Change-1.6%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change-0.96%
Market Cap22.62B
Revenue(TTM)3.79B
Net Income(TTM)488.74M
Analysts78.67
Price Target392.93 (3.57%)
Short Float %0.98%
Short Ratio0.99
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.35%
Yearly Dividend1.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.52%
DP13.7%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-19
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)20.47%
Min EPS beat(2)10.9%
Max EPS beat(2)30.04%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.5%
Min EPS beat(4)6.42%
Max EPS beat(4)30.04%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)14.19%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)18.24%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)9.74%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.4%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.4%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.29%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.44%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.18%
PT rev (1m)20.14%
PT rev (3m)29.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 49.21
Fwd PE 38.66
P/S 5.97
P/FCF 55.2
P/OCF 41.04
P/B 8.74
P/tB 17.01
EV/EBITDA 33.9
EPS(TTM)7.71
EY2.03%
EPS(NY)9.81
Fwd EY2.59%
FCF(TTM)6.87
FCFY1.81%
OCF(TTM)9.25
OCFY2.44%
SpS63.58
BVpS43.4
TBVpS22.31
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)4.16
Graham Number86.77
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.32%
ROE 18.89%
ROCE 14.89%
ROIC 11.27%
ROICexc 12.67%
ROICexgc 19.29%
OM 14.67%
PM (TTM) 12.89%
GM 27.93%
FCFM 10.81%
ROA(3y)7.96%
ROA(5y)6.7%
ROE(3y)15.2%
ROE(5y)12.81%
ROIC(3y)9.58%
ROIC(5y)8.01%
ROICexc(3y)10.31%
ROICexc(5y)8.64%
ROICexgc(3y)16.33%
ROICexgc(5y)13.9%
ROCE(3y)11.88%
ROCE(5y)9.86%
ROICexgc growth 3Y25.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.5%
ROICexc growth 3Y27%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.71%
OM growth 3Y14.26%
OM growth 5Y2.14%
PM growth 3Y19.82%
PM growth 5Y5.17%
GM growth 3Y6.74%
GM growth 5Y0.89%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.8
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 2.17
Debt/EBITDA 1.25
Cap/Depr 123.63%
Cap/Sales 3.73%
Interest Coverage 17
Cash Conversion 82.2%
Profit Quality 83.83%
Current Ratio 2.05
Quick Ratio 1.36
Altman-Z 8.89
F-Score9
WACC9.66%
ROIC/WACC1.17
Cap/Depr(3y)87.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.07%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.62%
Profit Quality(3y)89.58%
Profit Quality(5y)111.07%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.29%
EPS 3Y35.66%
EPS 5Y11.83%
EPS Q2Q%60.74%
EPS Next Y20.95%
EPS Next 2Y19.35%
EPS Next 3Y18.15%
EPS Next 5Y15.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.52%
Revenue growth 3Y14.4%
Revenue growth 5Y7.4%
Sales Q2Q%28.89%
Revenue Next Year14.9%
Revenue Next 2Y11.44%
Revenue Next 3Y10.41%
Revenue Next 5Y1.85%
EBIT growth 1Y28.63%
EBIT growth 3Y30.71%
EBIT growth 5Y9.71%
EBIT Next Year47.75%
EBIT Next 3Y24.36%
EBIT Next 5Y19.39%
FCF growth 1Y60.05%
FCF growth 3Y34.24%
FCF growth 5Y2.39%
OCF growth 1Y57.52%
OCF growth 3Y34.52%
OCF growth 5Y6.16%

WOODWARD INC / WWD FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WWD stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 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 9 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WOODWARD INC (WWD) is 49.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.74.


What is the earnings growth outlook for WOODWARD INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WOODWARD INC (WWD) is expected to grow by 20.95% in the next year.