290.915 USD
+3.16 (+1.1%)
Overall WWD gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WWD against 72 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. 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
In the past year WWD was profitable.
WWD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WWD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
WWD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WWD has a Return On Assets of 9.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WWD outperforms 93.06% of its industry peers.
WWD has a better Return On Equity (17.23%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WWD (10.44%) is better than 86.11% 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 8.58%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.44%) for WWD is above the 3 year average (9.58%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 Profit Margin of 12.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WWD outperforms 84.72% 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 13.48%, WWD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
WWD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.81%, WWD is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.17% of the companies in the same industry.
WWD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
WWD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WWD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WWD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WWD has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
WWD has an Altman-Z score of 7.46. This indicates that WWD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
WWD has a Altman-Z score of 7.46. This is in the better half of the industry: WWD outperforms 76.39% of its industry peers.
WWD has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.06. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WWD would need 2.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WWD's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.06 is amongst the best of the industry. WWD outperforms 91.67% 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 69.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.46 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC9.68%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.08 indicates that WWD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
WWD has a Current ratio (2.08) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that WWD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WWD has a Quick ratio (1.36) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WWD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.77%, which is quite good.
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 small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.30% in the last year.
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)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 15.94% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.85% on average over the next years.
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.
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
WWD is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 42.22.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WWD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WWD is cheaper than 63.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, WWD is valued quite expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.16, the valuation of WWD can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WWD is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.51, WWD is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WWD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WWD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WWD is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 51.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.42 |
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.
WWD's earnings are expected to grow with 15.94% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.52
PEG (5Y)3.57
EPS Next 2Y16.68%
EPS Next 3Y15.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.43%, WWD is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
WWD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.12.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.43, WWD pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 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 2Y16.68%
EPS Next 3Y15.94%
NASDAQ:WWD (12/10/2025, 3:13:06 PM)
290.915
+3.16 (+1.1%)
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 Change0.19%
Market Cap17.42B
Revenue(TTM)3.57B
Net Income(TTM)442.11M
Analysts77.33
Price Target325.13 (11.76%)
Short Float %1.64%
Short Ratio1.9
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)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)2.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.16 | ||
| P/S | 4.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 51.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 36.96 | ||
| P/B | 6.79 | ||
| P/tB | 13.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.42 |
EPS(TTM)6.89
EY2.37%
EPS(NY)8.04
Fwd EY2.77%
FCF(TTM)5.69
FCFY1.95%
OCF(TTM)7.87
OCFY2.71%
SpS59.58
BVpS42.87
TBVpS21.81
PEG (NY)2.52
PEG (5Y)3.57
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 | 7.46 |
F-Score9
WACC9.68%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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 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 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%.