WOODWARD INC (WWD) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:WWD • US9807451037
386 USD
+0.12 (+0.03%)
Last: Mar 11, 2026, 12:50 PM
This WWD fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Taking everything into account, WWD scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WWD was compared to 78 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings could make WWD a good candidate for quality investing.
1. WWD Profitability Analysis
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years WWD had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- WWD's Return On Assets of 10.32% is amongst the best of the industry. WWD outperforms 89.74% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.89%, WWD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.27%, WWD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% 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 9.32%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- WWD has a Profit Margin of 12.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WWD outperforms 83.33% 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 14.67%, WWD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WWD has grown nicely.
- With a Gross Margin value of 27.93%, WWD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WWD has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. WWD Health Analysis
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for WWD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WWD has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 8.99 indicates that WWD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of WWD (8.99) is better than 80.77% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.17, WWD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- WWD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.32, WWD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.99 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC9.78%
2.3 Liquidity
- WWD has a Current Ratio of 2.05. This indicates that WWD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- WWD has a Current ratio of 2.05. This is in the lower half of the industry: WWD underperforms 62.82% of 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.36, WWD is not doing good in the industry: 60.26% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- WWD does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 |
3. WWD Growth Analysis
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.
- Looking at the last year, WWD shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 14.52% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.40% on average over the past years.
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
- WWD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.43% yearly.
- 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 Y25.77%
EPS Next 2Y22.28%
EPS Next 3Y20.16%
EPS Next 5Y15.43%
Revenue Next Year18.32%
Revenue Next 2Y13.34%
Revenue Next 3Y11.92%
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.
4. WWD Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- WWD is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 50.06.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WWD is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WWD to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.25), we can say WWD is valued expensively.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.47, the valuation of WWD can be described as expensive.
- 62.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WWD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.39, WWD is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 50.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WWD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- WWD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WWD is cheaper than 62.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 56.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 34.38 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- WWD has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- WWD's earnings are expected to grow with 20.16% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.94
PEG (5Y)4.23
EPS Next 2Y22.28%
EPS Next 3Y20.16%
5. WWD Dividend Analysis
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 0.34.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.35, WWD pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
5.3 Sustainability
- WWD pays out 13.70% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of WWD is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP13.7%
EPS Next 2Y22.28%
EPS Next 3Y20.16%
WWD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:WWD (3/11/2026, 12:50:41 PM)
386
+0.12 (+0.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27/amc
Inst Owners89.87%
Inst Owner Change-1.9%
Ins Owners0.25%
Ins Owner Change-0.27%
Market Cap23.01B
Revenue(TTM)3.79B
Net Income(TTM)488.74M
Analysts78.67
Price Target417.79 (8.24%)
Short Float %1.27%
Short Ratio1.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 2026-02-19 (0.32)
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)6.33%
PT rev (3m)28.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.98%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 50.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.47 | ||
| P/S | 6.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 56.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 41.75 | ||
| P/B | 8.89 | ||
| P/tB | 17.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 34.38 |
EPS(TTM)7.71
EY2%
EPS(NY)10.3
Fwd EY2.67%
FCF(TTM)6.87
FCFY1.78%
OCF(TTM)9.25
OCFY2.4%
SpS63.58
BVpS43.4
TBVpS22.31
PEG (NY)1.94
PEG (5Y)4.23
Graham Number86.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 8.99 |
F-Score9
WACC9.78%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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 Y25.77%
EPS Next 2Y22.28%
EPS Next 3Y20.16%
EPS Next 5Y15.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.52%
Revenue growth 3Y14.4%
Revenue growth 5Y7.4%
Sales Q2Q%28.89%
Revenue Next Year18.32%
Revenue Next 2Y13.34%
Revenue Next 3Y11.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.85%
EBIT growth 1Y28.63%
EBIT growth 3Y30.71%
EBIT growth 5Y9.71%
EBIT Next Year58.31%
EBIT Next 3Y26.78%
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 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WWD stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WOODWARD INC (WWD) is 50.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.89.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WOODWARD INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WOODWARD INC (WWD) is expected to grow by 25.77% in the next year.