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WOODWARD INC (WWD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:WWD - US9807451037 - Common Stock

271.49 USD
+5.18 (+1.95%)
Last: 11/10/2025, 8:00:02 PM
271.49 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/10/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to WWD. WWD was compared to 72 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. WWD has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. WWD is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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.
WWD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years WWD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.23%, WWD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
WWD's Return On Equity of 15.71% is amongst the best of the industry. WWD outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
WWD's Return On Invested Capital of 8.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WWD outperforms 77.78% 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 8.46%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.87%) for WWD is below the current ROIC(8.75%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.23%
ROE 15.71%
ROIC 8.75%
ROA(3y)6.28%
ROA(5y)6.02%
ROE(3y)12.46%
ROE(5y)11.77%
ROIC(3y)7.87%
ROIC(5y)7.33%
WWD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWWD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.32%, WWD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.72% of the companies in the same industry.
WWD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WWD's Operating Margin of 12.44% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WWD outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
WWD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WWD (25.88%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WWD's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.44%
PM (TTM) 11.32%
GM 25.88%
OM growth 3Y5.7%
OM growth 5Y4.68%
PM growth 3Y6.5%
PM growth 5Y4.62%
GM growth 3Y2.42%
GM growth 5Y1.57%
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 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WWD is destroying value.
WWD has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
WWD has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WWD is higher compared to a year ago.
WWD Yearly Shares OutstandingWWD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

WWD has an Altman-Z score of 6.60. This indicates that WWD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WWD (6.60) is better than 72.22% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WWD is 3.37, which is a good value as it means it would take WWD, 3.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WWD has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.37. This is amongst the best in the industry. WWD outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
WWD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WWD's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.35 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WWD outperforms 65.28% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 3.37
Altman-Z 6.6
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC9.77%
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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

WWD has a Current Ratio of 2.04. This indicates that WWD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WWD (2.04) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that WWD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WWD has a Quick ratio (1.39) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.04
Quick Ratio 1.39
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 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.99% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, WWD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.60% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.53% in the past year.
WWD shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.77% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.99%
EPS 3Y23.55%
EPS 5Y4.6%
EPS Q2Q%7.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.53%
Revenue growth 3Y13.97%
Revenue growth 5Y2.77%
Sales Q2Q%7.99%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.28% 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 2.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.99%
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y14.42%
EPS Next 5Y12.28%
Revenue Next Year6.73%
Revenue Next 2Y8.26%
Revenue Next 3Y8.06%
Revenue Next 5Y2.18%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

WWD is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 43.72.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WWD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WWD is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.28, WWD is valued quite expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 34.23, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WWD.
WWD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 33.61. WWD is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.72
Fwd PE 34.23
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.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as WWD.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 58.75
EV/EBITDA 29.79
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 14.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)4.38
PEG (5Y)9.51
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y14.42%

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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 1.12, WWD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, 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 9.14%, 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)9.14%
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 16.25% 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.
DP16.25%
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y14.42%
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 100M 200M 300M 400M
WWD Dividend Payout.WWD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WWD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WOODWARD INC

NASDAQ:WWD (11/10/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 271.49 0 (0%)

271.49

+5.18 (+1.95%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)07-28 2025-07-28/amc
Earnings (Next)11-13 2025-11-13/amc
Inst Owners89.57%
Inst Owner Change-1.48%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner Change-0.84%
Market Cap16.28B
Revenue(TTM)3.43B
Net Income(TTM)387.78M
Analysts77.33
Price Target302.44 (11.4%)
Short Float %2.16%
Short Ratio2.52
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.43%
Yearly Dividend0.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.14%
DP16.25%
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)10.53%
Min EPS beat(2)6.42%
Max EPS beat(2)14.65%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.21%
Min EPS beat(4)6.42%
Max EPS beat(4)14.65%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)12.9%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)13.72%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.92%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.78%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.78%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.89%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.38%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.2%
PT rev (1m)1.16%
PT rev (3m)4.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.94%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.72
Fwd PE 34.23
P/S 4.75
P/FCF 58.75
P/OCF 42.88
P/B 6.6
P/tB 13.35
EV/EBITDA 29.79
EPS(TTM)6.21
EY2.29%
EPS(NY)7.93
Fwd EY2.92%
FCF(TTM)4.62
FCFY1.7%
OCF(TTM)6.33
OCFY2.33%
SpS57.13
BVpS41.16
TBVpS20.34
PEG (NY)4.38
PEG (5Y)9.51
Graham Number75.84
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.23%
ROE 15.71%
ROCE 11.52%
ROIC 8.75%
ROICexc 9.9%
ROICexgc 15.21%
OM 12.44%
PM (TTM) 11.32%
GM 25.88%
FCFM 8.09%
ROA(3y)6.28%
ROA(5y)6.02%
ROE(3y)12.46%
ROE(5y)11.77%
ROIC(3y)7.87%
ROIC(5y)7.33%
ROICexc(3y)8.33%
ROICexc(5y)7.83%
ROICexgc(3y)13.36%
ROICexgc(5y)12.89%
ROCE(3y)9.77%
ROCE(5y)9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.18%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.29%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.07%
OM growth 3Y5.7%
OM growth 5Y4.68%
PM growth 3Y6.5%
PM growth 5Y4.62%
GM growth 3Y2.42%
GM growth 5Y1.57%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 3.37
Debt/EBITDA 1.59
Cap/Depr 90.48%
Cap/Sales 3%
Interest Coverage 11.47
Cash Conversion 70.36%
Profit Quality 71.46%
Current Ratio 2.04
Quick Ratio 1.39
Altman-Z 6.6
F-Score5
WACC9.77%
ROIC/WACC0.9
Cap/Depr(3y)63.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.26%
Profit Quality(3y)91.23%
Profit Quality(5y)120.84%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.99%
EPS 3Y23.55%
EPS 5Y4.6%
EPS Q2Q%7.98%
EPS Next Y9.99%
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y14.42%
EPS Next 5Y12.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.53%
Revenue growth 3Y13.97%
Revenue growth 5Y2.77%
Sales Q2Q%7.99%
Revenue Next Year6.73%
Revenue Next 2Y8.26%
Revenue Next 3Y8.06%
Revenue Next 5Y2.18%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.47%
EBIT growth 3Y20.46%
EBIT growth 5Y7.58%
EBIT Next Year33.19%
EBIT Next 3Y20.41%
EBIT Next 5Y16.33%
FCF growth 1Y45.58%
FCF growth 3Y-7.06%
FCF growth 5Y3.3%
OCF growth 1Y44.25%
OCF growth 3Y-1.87%
OCF growth 5Y2.37%

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 9.99% 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 16.25%.