307.51 USD
-3.87 (-1.24%)
Taking everything into account, WWD scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WWD was compared to 71 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. WWD gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. While showing a medium growth rate, WWD is valued expensive at the moment. With these ratings, WWD could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years WWD has 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 (9.55%) is better than 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.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.44%, WWD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.92% of the companies in the same industry.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
WWD has a better Profit Margin (12.39%) than 84.51% of its industry peers.
WWD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 13.48%, WWD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.87% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WWD has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.81%, WWD is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.93% 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 | 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%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for WWD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WWD has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WWD has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
WWD has an Altman-Z score of 7.87. This indicates that WWD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
WWD's Altman-Z score of 7.87 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WWD outperforms 74.65% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.06, WWD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.55% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that WWD is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.23, WWD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.01% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.87 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC9.95%
2.3 Liquidity
WWD has a Current Ratio of 2.08. This indicates that WWD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
WWD has a Current ratio of 2.08. This is in the lower half of the industry: WWD underperforms 60.56% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.36, WWD is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 |
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.
Looking at the last year, WWD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.30% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.40% on average over the past years.
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
WWD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.21% 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 Y17.4%
EPS Next 2Y17.33%
EPS Next 3Y17.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.97%
Revenue Next 2Y10.68%
Revenue Next 3Y10.22%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WWD is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 44.63.
WWD's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WWD to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say WWD is valued expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 38.02, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WWD.
60.56% 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 23.46, WWD is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 44.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WWD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WWD is valued a bit cheaper than 61.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 54.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 31.8 |
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 17.21% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.57
PEG (5Y)3.77
EPS Next 2Y17.33%
EPS Next 3Y17.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WWD has a yearly dividend return of 0.43%, which is pretty low.
WWD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.39.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.43, WWD pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WWD is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.52%!
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
5.3 Sustainability
WWD pays out 14.70% 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.
DP14.7%
EPS Next 2Y17.33%
EPS Next 3Y17.21%
NASDAQ:WWD (12/29/2025, 3:08:08 PM)
307.51
-3.87 (-1.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners92.11%
Inst Owner Change1.42%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change-1.07%
Market Cap18.41B
Revenue(TTM)3.57B
Net Income(TTM)442.11M
Analysts77.33
Price Target327.05 (6.35%)
Short Float %1.85%
Short Ratio2.09
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
Yearly Dividend1.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.52%
DP14.7%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
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)8.14%
PT rev (3m)12.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.97%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.88%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 44.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.02 | ||
| P/S | 5.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 54.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.06 | ||
| P/B | 7.17 | ||
| P/tB | 14.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 31.8 |
EPS(TTM)6.89
EY2.24%
EPS(NY)8.09
Fwd EY2.63%
FCF(TTM)5.69
FCFY1.85%
OCF(TTM)7.87
OCFY2.56%
SpS59.58
BVpS42.87
TBVpS21.81
PEG (NY)2.57
PEG (5Y)3.77
Graham Number81.52
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 7.87 |
F-Score9
WACC9.95%
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 Y17.4%
EPS Next 2Y17.33%
EPS Next 3Y17.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.3%
Revenue growth 3Y14.4%
Revenue growth 5Y7.4%
Sales Q2Q%16.47%
Revenue Next Year12.97%
Revenue Next 2Y10.68%
Revenue Next 3Y10.22%
Revenue Next 5Y1.85%
EBIT growth 1Y6.64%
EBIT growth 3Y30.71%
EBIT growth 5Y9.71%
EBIT Next Year47.6%
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 3 / 10 to WOODWARD INC (WWD). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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 17.4% 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%.