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WOODWARD INC (WWD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

303.45 USD
+1.81 (+0.6%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:00:02 PM
303.45 USD
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After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

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. WWD has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. This makes WWD very considerable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
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

The Return On Assets of WWD (9.55%) is better than 92.96% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.23%, WWD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.10% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of WWD (10.44%) is better than 85.92% 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 8.57%.
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 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

WWD has a Profit Margin of 12.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WWD outperforms 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.
WWD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 26.81%, WWD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.34% of the companies in the same 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
WWD has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WWD has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

WWD has an Altman-Z score of 7.71. This indicates that WWD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
WWD has a better Altman-Z score (7.71) than 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.
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.
WWD has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.23) than 69.01% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 2.06
Altman-Z 7.71
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC9.72%
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

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.
With a Current ratio value of 2.08, WWD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.48% of the companies in the same industry.
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 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.89% of the companies in the same industry.
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%.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, WWD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.94% on average per year.
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 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 44.04, WWD can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WWD is valued a bit cheaper than 61.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.46, WWD is valued quite expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.72, the valuation of WWD can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WWD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.10, WWD is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 44.04
Fwd PE 37.72
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as WWD.
60.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WWD, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 53.47
EV/EBITDA 30.87
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)2.63
PEG (5Y)3.72
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 1.14, WWD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, WWD's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
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 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
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

WWD pays out 14.70% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 (12/5/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 303.45 0 (0%)

303.45

+1.81 (+0.6%)

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 Change1.41%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change-0.84%
Market Cap18.17B
Revenue(TTM)3.57B
Net Income(TTM)442.11M
Analysts77.33
Price Target325.13 (7.14%)
Short Float %1.64%
Short Ratio1.9
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)1.16%
PT rev (3m)4.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 44.04
Fwd PE 37.72
P/S 5.1
P/FCF 53.47
P/OCF 38.61
P/B 7.09
P/tB 13.93
EV/EBITDA 30.87
EPS(TTM)6.89
EY2.27%
EPS(NY)8.04
Fwd EY2.65%
FCF(TTM)5.68
FCFY1.87%
OCF(TTM)7.86
OCFY2.59%
SpS59.48
BVpS42.79
TBVpS21.78
PEG (NY)2.63
PEG (5Y)3.72
Graham Number81.45
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 7.71
F-Score9
WACC9.72%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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 Year42.61%
EBIT Next 3Y18.97%
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%.