(WWD) Woodward - Ratings and Ratios
Actuators, Valves, Pumps, Fuel Injection Systems, Controls
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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?
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?
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?
- 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
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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