ROK Stock Analysis: Rockwell Automation | NYSE

Specialty Industrial Machinery | NYSE, USA | Market Cap: 48.256m USD | 12M Return: 26.6% | US7739031091 | Charts, Fundamentals & Technical Analysis

Drives & Motion, Control Hardware, Safety Systems, Automation Software
Total Rating 62
Safety 85
Buy Signal 0.11
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Industry Rotation: +1.3
Market Cap: 48.3B
Avg Turnover: 367M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility29.7%
VaR 5th Pctl4.91%
VaR vs Median0.39%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.88
Rel. Str. IBD45.6
Rel. Str. Peer Group56
Character TTM
Beta1.371
Beta Downside1.368
Hurst Exponent0.394
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD29.03%
CAGR/Max DD0.52
CAGR/Mean DD1.78
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of ROK over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-06": 2.31, "2021-09": 2.33, "2021-12": 2.14, "2022-03": 1.66, "2022-06": 2.66, "2022-09": 3.04, "2022-12": 2.46, "2023-03": 3.01, "2023-06": 3.01, "2023-09": 3.64, "2023-12": 2.04, "2024-03": 2.5, "2024-06": 2.71, "2024-09": 2.47, "2024-12": 1.83, "2025-03": 2.45, "2025-06": 2.82, "2025-09": 3.34, "2025-12": 2.75, "2026-03": 3.3, "2026-06": 3.49,
EPS CAGR: 1.26%
EPS Trend: 10.4%
Last SUE: 0.53
Qual. Beats: 0
Revenue Revenue of ROK over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-06: 1848.1, 2021-09: 1807.2, 2021-12: 1857.5, 2022-03: 1808.1, 2022-06: 1968.2, 2022-09: 2126.3, 2022-12: 1981, 2023-03: 2273.7, 2023-06: 2236.8, 2023-09: 2562.9, 2023-12: 2052, 2024-03: 2126, 2024-06: 2051, 2024-09: 2035.5, 2024-12: 1882, 2025-03: 2002, 2025-06: 2144, 2025-09: 2316, 2025-12: 2105, 2026-03: 2239, 2026-06: 2313,
Rev. CAGR: -1.53%
Rev. Trend: -28.1%
Last SUE: 1.13
Qual. Beats: 2

Warnings

Below Avwap Earnings

Tailwinds

Confidence

Seasonality 11.6 years of data

Jan -1.6% 17
Feb +0.3% 7
Mar +0.6% 8
Apr -1.4% 31
May +0.3% 5
Jun +3.9% 34
Jul +1.3% 21
Aug -1.3% 28
Sep -0.0% 5
Oct +1.6% 15
Nov +7.0% 63
Dec -0.8% 35

How good or bad each month usually is (without trend). The score below shows how much you can trust it: 0 = pure chance, >40 gets interesting and >55 is strong.

Description: ROK Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation is a global provider of industrial automation and digital transformation solutions, operating across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company is organized into three segments: Intelligent Devices, Software & Control, and Lifecycle Services, which together cover hardware components, control systems, software platforms, and ongoing support services.

The company operates on a business-to-business model, selling automation equipment, software, and services to manufacturers in discrete end markets (automotive, semiconductor, e-commerce, and warehouse automation), hybrid end markets (food and beverage, life sciences, and tire), and process end markets (energy, mining, and chemicals). It distributes products through a mix of independent distributors and a direct sales force.

Founded in 1903 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation was formerly known as Rockwell International Corporation before adopting its current name in February 2002. As a major player in the electrical components and equipment sub-industry, the company benefits from long-term industrial trends such as factory modernization, labor automation, and the integration of digital technologies into manufacturing operations.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • US reshoring and factory automation capex lifts Intelligent Devices orders
  • Software & Control segment margins expand on higher digital solutions mix
  • Process industry weakness in mining and chemicals weighs on segment revenue
Piotroski VR-10 (Strict) 7.5
Net Income: 1.20b TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.14 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 1.76 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 3.08% < 20% (prev 2.74%; Δ 0.34% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.16 > 3% & CFO 1.73b > Net Income 1.20b
Net Debt (3.49b) to EBITDA (1.77b): 1.97 < 3
Current Ratio: 1.08 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (112.6m) vs 12m ago -0.35% < -2%
Gross Margin: 54.53% > 18% (prev 39.31%; Δ 15.22% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 80.53% > 50% (prev 72.04%; Δ 8.49% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 10.74 > 6 (EBIT TTM 1.45b / Interest Expense TTM 135.0m)
Altman Z'' 3.25
A: 0.02 (Total Current Assets 3.95b - Total Current Liabilities 3.67b) / Total Assets 11.1b
B: 0.53 (Retained Earnings 5.87b / Total Assets 11.1b)
C: 0.13 (EBIT TTM 1.45b / Avg Total Assets 11.1b)
D: 0.46 (Book Value of Equity 3.49b / Total Liabilities 7.59b)
Altman-Z'' = 3.25 = A
Beneish M -3.27
DSRI: 0.93 (Receivables 1.94b/1.87b, Revenue 8.97b/8.06b)
GMI: 0.72 (GM 39.31% / 54.53%)
AQI: 0.98 (AQ_t 0.54 / AQ_t-1 0.55)
SGI: 1.11 (Revenue 8.97b / 8.06b)
TATA: -0.05 (NI 1.20b - CFO 1.73b) / TA 11.1b)
Beneish M = -3.27 (Cap -4..+1) = AA
What is the price of ROK shares?

As of August 24, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 437.08 with a total of 557,939 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.44%, over one month by -4.82%, over three months by -3.92% and over the past year by +26.56%.

Current recommended Stop Loss: 420.30 (which is 3.8% or 1.3 ATR below the current price).

Is ROK a buy, sell or hold?

Rockwell Automation has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.76. Therefore, it is recommended to hold ROK.

  • StrongBuy: 10
  • Buy: 4
  • Hold: 13
  • Sell: 2
  • StrongSell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the ROK price?
Analysts Target Price 478.2 9.4%
Rockwell Automation (ROK) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 20 August 2026
Market Cap USD = 48.3b (48.3b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 40.6439
P/E Forward = 30.581
P/S = 5.3779
P/B = 14.1306
P/EG = 1.9601
Revenue TTM = 8.97b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.45b USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.77b USD
Long Term Debt = 2.57b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 775.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 3.97b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter) + Leases 355.0m
Net Debt = 3.49b USD (calculated: Debt 3.97b - CCE 479.0m)
Enterprise Value = 51.7b USD (48.3b + Debt 3.97b - CCE 479.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 10.74 (Ebit TTM 1.45b / Interest Expense TTM 135.0m)
EV/FCF = 34.41x (Enterprise Value 51.7b / FCF TTM 1.50b)
FCF Yield = 2.91% (FCF TTM 1.50b / Enterprise Value 51.7b)
FCF Margin = 16.76% (FCF TTM 1.50b / Revenue TTM 8.97b)
Net Margin = 13.38% (Net Income TTM 1.20b / Revenue TTM 8.97b)
Gross Margin = 54.53% ((Revenue TTM 8.97b - Cost of Revenue TTM 4.08b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 49.46% (prev 50.25%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 4.67 (Enterprise Value 51.7b / Total Assets 11.1b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 3.40% (Interest Expense 135.0m / Debt 3.97b)
Taxrate = 17.03% (224.0m / 1.31b)
NOPAT = 1.20b (EBIT 1.45b * (1 - 17.03%))
Current Ratio = 1.08 (Total Current Assets 3.95b / Total Current Liabilities 3.67b)
Debt / Equity = 1.14 (Debt 3.97b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 3.49b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.97 (Net Debt 3.49b / EBITDA 1.77b)
Debt / FCF = 2.32 (Net Debt 3.49b / FCF TTM 1.50b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 3.60b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 10.78% (Net Income 1.20b / Total Assets 11.1b)
RoE = 33.32% (Net Income TTM 1.20b / Total Stockholder Equity 3.60b)
RoCE = 23.49% (EBIT 1.45b / Capital Employed (Equity 3.60b + L.T.Debt 2.57b))
RoIC = 15.53% (NOPAT 1.20b / Invested Capital 7.75b)
WACC = 10.20% (E(48.3b)/V(52.2b) * Re(10.81%) + D(3.97b)/V(52.2b) * Rd(3.40%) * (1-Tc(0.17)))
Discount Rate = 10.81% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: -88.04 | Cagr: -0.86%
[DCF] Terminal Value 72.01% ; FCFF base≈1.43b ; Y1≈1.62b ; Y5≈2.33b
[DCF] Fair Price = 207.2 (EV 26.5b - Net Debt 3.49b = Equity 23.1b / Shares 111.3m; r=10.20% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow 13.90% → 2.50% )
EPS Correlation: 10.39 | EPS CAGR: 1.26% | SUE: 0.53 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -28.07 | Revenue CAGR: -1.53% | SUE: 1.13 | # QB: 2
EPS current Quarter (2026-12-31): EPS=3.09 | Chg30d=+0.52% | Revisions=+22% | Analysts=9
EPS current Year (2026-09-30): EPS=13.22 | Chg30d=+1.47% | Revisions=+62% | GrowthEPS=+25.5% | GrowthRev=+8.4%
EPS next Year (2027-09-30): EPS=14.82 | Chg30d=+1.33% | Revisions=+67% | GrowthEPS=+12.2% | GrowthRev=+5.5%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: +65% (up=38, down=7)