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WOODWARD INC (WWD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

287.85 USD
-6.57 (-2.23%)
Last: 12/17/2025, 8:00:02 PM
287.85 USD
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After Hours: 12/17/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall WWD gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WWD against 71 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.
In the past 5 years WWD has always been profitable.
WWD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

WWD's Return On Assets of 9.55% is amongst the best of the industry. WWD outperforms 92.96% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 17.23%, WWD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.10% of the companies in the same industry.
WWD has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WWD outperforms 85.92% of its industry peers.
WWD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.58%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.60%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.58%) for WWD is below the current ROIC(10.44%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 12.39%, WWD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.51% of the companies in the same industry.
WWD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WWD has a Operating Margin of 13.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: WWD outperforms 78.87% of its industry peers.
WWD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WWD (26.81%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WWD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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 2015 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, WWD has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, WWD has less shares outstanding
WWD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
WWD Yearly Shares OutstandingWWD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.58 indicates that WWD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
WWD's Altman-Z score of 7.58 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WWD outperforms 76.06% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WWD is 2.06, which is a good value as it means it would take WWD, 2.06 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WWD has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.06) than 91.55% 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.
WWD has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23. This is in the better half of the industry: WWD outperforms 69.01% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 2.06
Altman-Z 7.58
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC9.99%
WWD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWWD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 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's Current ratio of 2.08 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WWD outperforms 40.85% 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's Quick ratio of 1.36 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WWD outperforms 42.25% of its industry peers.
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 2015 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.
WWD shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.30%.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.94% 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 1.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.76%
EPS Next 2Y16.68%
EPS Next 3Y15.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.53%
Revenue Next 2Y9.79%
Revenue Next 3Y9.29%
Revenue Next 5Y1.85%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
WWD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWWD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 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 41.78, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WWD.
61.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WWD, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
WWD is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.22, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.78, WWD can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WWD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WWD is cheaper than 60.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WWD to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.58), we can say WWD is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.78
Fwd PE 35.78
WWD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWWD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

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 61.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 50.63
EV/EBITDA 30.09
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 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 15.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.49
PEG (5Y)3.53
EPS Next 2Y16.68%
EPS Next 3Y15.94%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.43%, WWD is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.40, WWD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.43, WWD pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.43%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of WWD grows each year by 12.52%, 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)12.52%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
WWD Yearly Dividends per shareWWD 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 1

5.3 Sustainability

14.70% 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.
DP14.7%
EPS Next 2Y16.68%
EPS Next 3Y15.94%
WWD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWWD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

NASDAQ:WWD (12/17/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 287.85 0 (0%)

287.85

-6.57 (-2.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)11-24 2025-11-24/amc
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners92.11%
Inst Owner Change1.42%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change-1.13%
Market Cap17.23B
Revenue(TTM)3.57B
Net Income(TTM)442.11M
Analysts77.33
Price Target325.13 (12.95%)
Short Float %1.85%
Short Ratio2.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.43%
Yearly Dividend1.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.52%
DP14.7%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date11-20 2025-11-20 (0.28)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.66%
Min EPS beat(2)6.42%
Max EPS beat(2)10.9%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.26%
Min EPS beat(4)6.42%
Max EPS beat(4)14.65%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)14.19%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)13.81%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.93%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.45%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.45%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.5%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.76%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.96%
PT rev (1m)7.5%
PT rev (3m)12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.97%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.78
Fwd PE 35.78
P/S 4.83
P/FCF 50.63
P/OCF 36.57
P/B 6.72
P/tB 13.2
EV/EBITDA 30.09
EPS(TTM)6.89
EY2.39%
EPS(NY)8.04
Fwd EY2.79%
FCF(TTM)5.69
FCFY1.98%
OCF(TTM)7.87
OCFY2.73%
SpS59.58
BVpS42.87
TBVpS21.81
PEG (NY)2.49
PEG (5Y)3.53
Graham Number81.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.55%
ROE 17.23%
ROCE 12.92%
ROIC 10.44%
ROICexc 11.41%
ROICexgc 17.79%
OM 13.48%
PM (TTM) 12.39%
GM 26.81%
FCFM 9.54%
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 Turnover0.77
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 2.06
Debt/EBITDA 0.97
Cap/Depr 115.58%
Cap/Sales 3.67%
Interest Coverage 13.85
Cash Conversion 79.31%
Profit Quality 76.99%
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 1.36
Altman-Z 7.58
F-Score9
WACC9.99%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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)12.77%
EPS 3Y35.66%
EPS 5Y11.83%
EPS Q2Q%48.23%
EPS Next Y16.76%
EPS Next 2Y16.68%
EPS Next 3Y15.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.3%
Revenue growth 3Y14.4%
Revenue growth 5Y7.4%
Sales Q2Q%16.47%
Revenue Next Year11.53%
Revenue Next 2Y9.79%
Revenue Next 3Y9.29%
Revenue Next 5Y1.85%
EBIT growth 1Y6.64%
EBIT growth 3Y30.71%
EBIT growth 5Y9.71%
EBIT Next Year48.2%
EBIT Next 3Y24.6%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-0.71%
FCF growth 3Y34.24%
FCF growth 5Y2.39%
OCF growth 1Y7.33%
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 6 / 10 to WWD.


Can you provide the valuation status for WOODWARD INC?

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.


What is the expected EPS growth for WOODWARD INC (WWD) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WOODWARD INC (WWD) is expected to grow by 16.76% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of WOODWARD INC (WWD) stock?

The dividend rating of WOODWARD INC (WWD) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 14.7%.