WOODWARD INC (WWD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:WWD - US9807451037 - Common Stock
255.34 USD
+1.83 (+0.72%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to WWD. WWD was compared to 69 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making WWD a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. WWD is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WWD had positive earnings in the past year.
WWD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years WWD has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WWD had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WWD (8.23%) is better than 89.86% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 15.71%, WWD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.06% of the companies in the same industry.
WWD has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: WWD outperforms 76.81% 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 8.33%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.87%) for WWD is below the current ROIC(8.75%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.23% | ||
| ROE | 15.71% | ||
| ROIC | 8.75% |
ROA(3y)6.28%
ROA(5y)6.02%
ROE(3y)12.46%
ROE(5y)11.77%
ROIC(3y)7.87%
ROIC(5y)7.33%
1.3 Margins
WWD has a better Profit Margin (11.32%) than 85.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WWD has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 12.44%, WWD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.71% of the companies in the same industry.
WWD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WWD has a Gross Margin (25.88%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WWD has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.32% | ||
| GM | 25.88% |
OM growth 3Y5.7%
OM growth 5Y4.68%
PM growth 3Y6.5%
PM growth 5Y4.62%
GM growth 3Y2.42%
GM growth 5Y1.57%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WWD is destroying value.
WWD has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WWD has less shares outstanding
WWD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.39 indicates that WWD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
WWD has a better Altman-Z score (6.39) than 69.57% of its industry peers.
WWD has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.37. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WWD would need 3.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WWD has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.37. This is amongst the best in the industry. WWD outperforms 85.51% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35 indicates that WWD is not too dependend on debt financing.
WWD has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.35. This is in the better half of the industry: WWD outperforms 63.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC9.61%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.04 indicates that WWD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
WWD has a Current ratio (2.04) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that WWD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WWD's Quick ratio of 1.39 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WWD outperforms 46.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WWD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.99%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.60% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, WWD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.53% in the last year.
WWD shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.77% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.99%
EPS 3Y23.55%
EPS 5Y4.6%
EPS Q2Q%7.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.53%
Revenue growth 3Y13.97%
Revenue growth 5Y2.77%
Sales Q2Q%7.99%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.07% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
WWD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.33%
EPS Next 2Y13.63%
EPS Next 3Y14.14%
EPS Next 5Y12.07%
Revenue Next Year6.67%
Revenue Next 2Y8.21%
Revenue Next 3Y8.02%
Revenue Next 5Y2.18%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 41.12 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 65.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.34, WWD is valued quite expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.36, WWD can be considered very expensive at the moment.
63.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WWD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WWD to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.86), we can say WWD is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.36 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WWD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 55.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WWD does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of WWD may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WWD's earnings are expected to grow with 14.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)4.41
PEG (5Y)8.94
EPS Next 2Y13.63%
EPS Next 3Y14.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WWD has a yearly dividend return of 0.44%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.17, WWD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.44, WWD pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.44% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WWD grows each year by 9.14%, which is quite nice.
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)9.14%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
16.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WWD. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
WWD's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP16.25%
EPS Next 2Y13.63%
EPS Next 3Y14.14%
NASDAQ:WWD (10/14/2025, 4:10:10 PM)
255.34
+1.83 (+0.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.57%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner Change-2.78%
Market Cap15.31B
Analysts74.67
Price Target298.98 (17.09%)
Short Float %1.52%
Short Ratio1.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.44% |
Yearly Dividend0.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.14%
DP16.25%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.53%
Min EPS beat(2)6.42%
Max EPS beat(2)14.65%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.21%
Min EPS beat(4)6.42%
Max EPS beat(4)14.65%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)12.9%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)13.72%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.92%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.78%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.78%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.89%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.38%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.2%
PT rev (1m)2.99%
PT rev (3m)26.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.36 | ||
| P/S | 4.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 55.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 40.32 | ||
| P/B | 6.2 | ||
| P/tB | 12.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.37 |
EPS(TTM)6.21
EY2.43%
EPS(NY)7.89
Fwd EY3.09%
FCF(TTM)4.62
FCFY1.81%
OCF(TTM)6.33
OCFY2.48%
SpS57.13
BVpS41.16
TBVpS20.34
PEG (NY)4.41
PEG (5Y)8.94
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.23% | ||
| ROE | 15.71% | ||
| ROCE | 11.52% | ||
| ROIC | 8.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.21% | ||
| OM | 12.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.32% | ||
| GM | 25.88% | ||
| FCFM | 8.09% |
ROA(3y)6.28%
ROA(5y)6.02%
ROE(3y)12.46%
ROE(5y)11.77%
ROIC(3y)7.87%
ROIC(5y)7.33%
ROICexc(3y)8.33%
ROICexc(5y)7.83%
ROICexgc(3y)13.36%
ROICexgc(5y)12.89%
ROCE(3y)9.77%
ROCE(5y)9%
ROICexcg growth 3Y16.18%
ROICexcg growth 5Y3.29%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.07%
OM growth 3Y5.7%
OM growth 5Y4.68%
PM growth 3Y6.5%
PM growth 5Y4.62%
GM growth 3Y2.42%
GM growth 5Y1.57%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 90.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.47 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | 71.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.39 |
F-Score5
WACC9.61%
ROIC/WACC0.91
Cap/Depr(3y)63.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.26%
Profit Quality(3y)91.23%
Profit Quality(5y)120.84%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.99%
EPS 3Y23.55%
EPS 5Y4.6%
EPS Q2Q%7.98%
EPS Next Y9.33%
EPS Next 2Y13.63%
EPS Next 3Y14.14%
EPS Next 5Y12.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.53%
Revenue growth 3Y13.97%
Revenue growth 5Y2.77%
Sales Q2Q%7.99%
Revenue Next Year6.67%
Revenue Next 2Y8.21%
Revenue Next 3Y8.02%
Revenue Next 5Y2.18%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.47%
EBIT growth 3Y20.46%
EBIT growth 5Y7.58%
EBIT Next Year33.19%
EBIT Next 3Y20.41%
EBIT Next 5Y16.33%
FCF growth 1Y45.58%
FCF growth 3Y-7.06%
FCF growth 5Y3.3%
OCF growth 1Y44.25%
OCF growth 3Y-1.87%
OCF growth 5Y2.37%