(WWD) Woodward - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US9807451037

Actuators, Valves, Pumps, Fuel Injection Systems, Controls

WWD EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of WWD over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09-30": 0.75, "2020-12-31": 0.64, "2021-03-31": 1.04, "2021-06-30": 0.74, "2021-09-30": 0.82, "2021-12-31": 0.56, "2022-03-31": 0.72, "2022-06-30": 0.64, "2022-09-30": 0.84, "2022-12-31": 0.49, "2023-03-31": 1.01, "2023-06-30": 1.37, "2023-09-30": 1.33, "2023-12-31": 1.45, "2024-03-31": 1.62, "2024-06-30": 1.63, "2024-09-30": 1.41, "2024-12-31": 1.35, "2025-03-31": 1.69, "2025-06-30": 1.76,

WWD Revenue

Revenue of WWD over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09-30: 531.264, 2020-12-31: 537.619, 2021-03-31: 581.321, 2021-06-30: 556.675, 2021-09-30: 570.217, 2021-12-31: 541.586, 2022-03-31: 586.839, 2022-06-30: 614.332, 2022-09-30: 640.033, 2022-12-31: 618.619, 2023-03-31: 718.214, 2023-06-30: 800.663, 2023-09-30: 777.07, 2023-12-31: 786.73, 2024-03-31: 835.343, 2024-06-30: 847.688, 2024-09-30: 854.488, 2024-12-31: 772.725, 2025-03-31: 883.629, 2025-06-30: 915.446,

Description: WWD Woodward

Woodward Inc (NASDAQ:WWD) is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. The companys diverse product portfolio includes fuel pumps, actuators, valves, and control systems, catering to both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket customers.

The Aerospace segment, a significant contributor to the companys revenue, provides a range of products, including fuel nozzles, thrust reverser actuation systems, and flight deck controls, to commercial and military aircraft manufacturers. The Industrial segment serves the energy and industrial markets with products such as actuators, valves, and control systems for industrial gas turbines, steam turbines, and reciprocating engines.

From a financial perspective, Woodward Inc has demonstrated a strong track record of growth, with a return on equity (ROE) of 17.18%. The companys market capitalization stands at approximately $15.08 billion, with a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 32.79. To further evaluate the companys performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth rate, operating margin, and debt-to-equity ratio can be examined. For instance, a high revenue growth rate and operating margin would indicate a strong demand for the companys products and effective cost management. Additionally, a reasonable debt-to-equity ratio would suggest a healthy balance between financing options and equity.

Some other relevant KPIs to consider when evaluating Woodward Inc include its gross margin, which can indicate the companys pricing power and cost competitiveness, and its research and development (R&D) expenses as a percentage of revenue, which can signal the companys commitment to innovation and future growth. Furthermore, the companys cash flow generation, as measured by metrics such as free cash flow (FCF) margin, can provide insights into its ability to invest in growth opportunities, reduce debt, or return capital to shareholders.

WWD Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 14,563m
Sub-Industry Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
IPO / Inception 1996-05-30

WWD Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 90.2%
Fundamental 76.2%
Dividend Rating 60.6%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 22.0%
Analyst Rating 3.75 of 5

WWD Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.51%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.35%
Annual Growth 5y 13.80%
Payout Consistency 97.5%
Payout Ratio 17.6%

WWD Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -27.8%
Growth Correlation 12m 86.9%
Growth Correlation 5y 73.9%
CAGR 5y 41.03%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 2.12
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 11.31
Sharpe Ratio 12m 2.31
Alpha 0.20
Beta 0.264
Volatility 25.16%
Current Volume 434.9k
Average Volume 20d 475.7k
Stop Loss 230.3 (-3%)
Signal -0.70

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.0

Net Income (387.8m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 205.6m TTM)
FCFTA 0.06 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -2.42pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 30.67% (prev 26.96%; Δ 3.72pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.08 (>3.0%) and CFO 379.7m <= Net Income 387.8m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (-44.1m) to EBITDA (625.5m) ratio: -0.07 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 2.04 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (61.4m) change vs 12m ago -1.84% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 25.88% (prev 26.43%; Δ -0.56pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 75.87% (prev 75.15%; Δ 0.72pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 10.46 (EBITDA TTM 625.5m / Interest Expense TTM 48.9m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 6.25

(A) 0.22 = (Total Current Assets 2.06b - Total Current Liabilities 1.01b) / Total Assets 4.71b
(B) 0.74 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 3.48b / Total Assets 4.71b
(C) 0.11 = EBIT TTM 512.1m / Avg Total Assets 4.52b
(D) 1.54 = Book Value of Equity 3.46b / Total Liabilities 2.24b
Total Rating: 6.25 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 76.18

1. Piotroski 5.0pt = 0.0
2. FCF Yield 1.84% = 0.92
3. FCF Margin 8.09% = 2.02
4. Debt/Equity 0.38 = 2.43
5. Debt/Ebitda 1.49 = 0.97
6. ROIC - WACC (= 6.51)% = 8.14
7. RoE 16.88% = 1.41
8. Rev. Trend 86.39% = 6.48
9. EPS Trend 76.22% = 3.81

What is the price of WWD shares?

As of September 18, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 237.49 with a total of 434,873 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.54%, over one month by -3.75%, over three months by +0.50% and over the past year by +44.63%.

Is Woodward a good stock to buy?

Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) is currently (September 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 76.18 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of WWD is around 289.67 USD . This means that WWD is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +21.97% (Margin of Safety).

Is WWD a buy, sell or hold?

Woodward has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.75. Therefor, it is recommend to hold WWD.
  • Strong Buy: 4
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 7
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the WWD price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 285.9 20.4%
Analysts Target Price 285.9 20.4%
ValueRay Target Price 317.6 33.7%

Last update: 2025-09-09 04:50

WWD Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 14.56b (14.56b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 473.2m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 38.4865
P/E Forward = 30.1205
P/S = 4.2503
P/B = 5.8993
P/EG = 2.0094
Beta = 1.269
Revenue TTM = 3.43b USD
EBIT TTM = 512.1m USD
EBITDA TTM = 625.5m USD
Long Term Debt = 503.9m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 429.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 932.9m USD (Calculated: Short Term 429.0m + Long Term 503.9m)
Net Debt = -44.1m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 15.02b USD (14.56b + Debt 932.9m - CCE 473.2m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 10.46 (Ebit TTM 512.1m / Interest Expense TTM 48.9m)
FCF Yield = 1.84% (FCF TTM 277.1m / Enterprise Value 15.02b)
FCF Margin = 8.09% (FCF TTM 277.1m / Revenue TTM 3.43b)
Net Margin = 11.32% (Net Income TTM 387.8m / Revenue TTM 3.43b)
Gross Margin = 25.88% ((Revenue TTM 3.43b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.54b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 4.34 (Enterprise Value 15.02b / Book Value Of Equity 3.46b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.20% (Interest Expense 11.2m / Debt 932.9m)
Taxrate = 17.84% (81.0m / 454.0m)
NOPAT = 420.7m (EBIT 512.1m * (1 - 17.84%))
Current Ratio = 2.04 (Total Current Assets 2.06b / Total Current Liabilities 1.01b)
Debt / Equity = 0.38 (Debt 932.9m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 2.47b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.49 (Net Debt -44.1m / EBITDA 625.5m)
Debt / FCF = 3.37 (Debt 932.9m / FCF TTM 277.1m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.30b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 8.23% (Net Income 387.8m, Total Assets 4.71b )
RoE = 16.88% (Net Income TTM 387.8m / Total Stockholder Equity 2.30b)
RoCE = 18.28% (Ebit 512.1m / (Equity 2.30b + L.T.Debt 503.9m))
RoIC = 13.14% (NOPAT 420.7m / Invested Capital 3.20b)
WACC = 6.63% (E(14.56b)/V(15.50b) * Re(6.99%)) + (D(932.9m)/V(15.50b) * Rd(1.20%) * (1-Tc(0.18)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 24.24 | Cagr: 0.02%
Discount Rate = 6.99% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 80.82% ; FCFE base≈309.7m ; Y1≈365.7m ; Y5≈563.7m
Fair Price DCF = 161.1 (DCF Value 9.66b / Shares Outstanding 60.0m; 5y FCF grow 19.24% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 76.22 | EPS CAGR: 30.86% | SUE: 1.03 | # QB: 2
Revenue Correlation: 86.39 | Revenue CAGR: 13.90% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None

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