ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC (ROK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:ROK • US7739031091

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This ROK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. ROK Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year ROK was profitable.
  • ROK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years ROK has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years ROK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ROK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFROK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of ROK (8.80%) is better than 84.78% of its industry peers.
  • ROK's Return On Equity of 26.37% is amongst the best of the industry. ROK outperforms 93.48% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.86%, ROK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ROK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.04%. This is above the industry average of 9.54%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.8%
ROE 26.37%
ROIC 13.86%
ROA(3y)9.46%
ROA(5y)9.94%
ROE(3y)29.87%
ROE(5y)36.09%
ROIC(3y)14.04%
ROIC(5y)13.73%
ROK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICROK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50 100 150

1.3 Margins

  • ROK's Profit Margin of 11.53% is amongst the best of the industry. ROK outperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
  • ROK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • ROK's Operating Margin of 16.46% is amongst the best of the industry. ROK outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
  • ROK's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • ROK's Gross Margin of 50.32% is amongst the best of the industry. ROK outperforms 96.74% of its industry peers.
  • ROK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.46%
PM (TTM) 11.53%
GM 50.32%
OM growth 3Y-3.43%
OM growth 5Y-1.99%
PM growth 3Y-4.61%
PM growth 5Y-8.43%
GM growth 3Y6.4%
GM growth 5Y3.27%
ROK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsROK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. ROK Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ROK is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ROK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ROK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ROK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ROK Yearly Shares OutstandingROK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
ROK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsROK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • ROK has an Altman-Z score of 5.13. This indicates that ROK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • ROK has a better Altman-Z score (5.13) than 79.35% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of ROK is 2.84, which is a good value as it means it would take ROK, 2.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • ROK has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.84. This is amongst the best in the industry. ROK outperforms 83.70% of its industry peers.
  • ROK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating ROK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • ROK's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.89 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ROK outperforms 40.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.89
Debt/FCF 2.84
Altman-Z 5.13
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC8.62%
ROK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFROK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • ROK has a Current Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that ROK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ROK has a Current ratio of 1.16. This is in the lower half of the industry: ROK underperforms 67.39% of its industry peers.
  • ROK has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a bad value and indicates that ROK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of ROK (0.80) is worse than 65.22% of its industry peers.
  • The current and quick ratio evaluation for ROK is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 0.8
ROK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesROK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. ROK Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • ROK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.45%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, ROK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.33% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, ROK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.84% in the last year.
  • ROK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.68% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.45%
EPS 3Y3.2%
EPS 5Y6.33%
EPS Q2Q%50.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.84%
Revenue growth 3Y2.44%
Revenue growth 5Y5.68%
Sales Q2Q%11.91%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.35% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • ROK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.31%
EPS Next 2Y15.32%
EPS Next 3Y14.27%
EPS Next 5Y13.35%
Revenue Next Year7.92%
Revenue Next 2Y6.96%
Revenue Next 3Y6.66%
Revenue Next 5Y6.99%

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
ROK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesROK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
ROK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesROK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15

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4. ROK Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.50 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ROK.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ROK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ROK is cheaper than 76.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. ROK is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.77 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ROK.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ROK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ROK to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.42), we can say ROK is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.5
Fwd PE 25.77
ROK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsROK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • ROK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ROK is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ROK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.62
EV/EBITDA 24.26
ROK Per share dataROK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • ROK has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as ROK's earnings are expected to grow with 14.27% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)4.97
EPS Next 2Y15.32%
EPS Next 3Y14.27%

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5. ROK Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ROK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.55%.
  • ROK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.26. ROK pays more dividend than 94.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, ROK has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.55%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of ROK has a limited annual growth rate of 5.15%.
  • ROK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • ROK has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.15%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years26
ROK Yearly Dividends per shareROK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 60.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ROK. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of ROK is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP60.53%
EPS Next 2Y15.32%
EPS Next 3Y14.27%
ROK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendROK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
ROK Dividend Payout.ROK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ROK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ROK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC

NYSE:ROK (3/23/2026, 5:29:41 PM)

After market: 357.83 0 (0%)

357.83

+2.72 (+0.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners88.12%
Inst Owner Change2.21%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change1.04%
Market Cap40.21B
Revenue(TTM)8.57B
Net Income(TTM)988.00M
Analysts74.29
Price Target428.07 (19.63%)
Short Float %2.89%
Short Ratio3.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.55%
Yearly Dividend5.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.15%
DP60.53%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date02-23
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.61%
Min EPS beat(2)10.53%
Max EPS beat(2)12.68%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.9%
Min EPS beat(4)4.56%
Max EPS beat(4)15.82%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)12.91%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)7.74%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)6.72%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.14%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.14%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.71%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.74%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.05%
PT rev (1m)3.61%
PT rev (3m)8.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.39%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.5
Fwd PE 25.77
P/S 4.69
P/FCF 33.62
P/OCF 29.24
P/B 10.73
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 24.26
EPS(TTM)11.36
EY3.17%
EPS(NY)13.88
Fwd EY3.88%
FCF(TTM)10.64
FCFY2.97%
OCF(TTM)12.24
OCFY3.42%
SpS76.24
BVpS33.34
TBVpS-7.84
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)4.97
Graham Number92.31
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.8%
ROE 26.37%
ROCE 18.13%
ROIC 13.86%
ROICexc 14.62%
ROICexgc 34.11%
OM 16.46%
PM (TTM) 11.53%
GM 50.32%
FCFM 13.96%
ROA(3y)9.46%
ROA(5y)9.94%
ROE(3y)29.87%
ROE(5y)36.09%
ROIC(3y)14.04%
ROIC(5y)13.73%
ROICexc(3y)15.4%
ROICexc(5y)14.97%
ROICexgc(3y)40.79%
ROICexgc(5y)39.65%
ROCE(3y)17.7%
ROCE(5y)17.31%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.38%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.39%
OM growth 3Y-3.43%
OM growth 5Y-1.99%
PM growth 3Y-4.61%
PM growth 5Y-8.43%
GM growth 3Y6.4%
GM growth 5Y3.27%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.89
Debt/FCF 2.84
Debt/EBITDA 1.92
Cap/Depr 55.08%
Cap/Sales 2.09%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 79.25%
Profit Quality 121.05%
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 0.8
Altman-Z 5.13
F-Score9
WACC8.62%
ROIC/WACC1.61
Cap/Depr(3y)64.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)62.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.05%
Profit Quality(3y)103.98%
Profit Quality(5y)93.89%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.45%
EPS 3Y3.2%
EPS 5Y6.33%
EPS Q2Q%50.27%
EPS Next Y17.31%
EPS Next 2Y15.32%
EPS Next 3Y14.27%
EPS Next 5Y13.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.84%
Revenue growth 3Y2.44%
Revenue growth 5Y5.68%
Sales Q2Q%11.91%
Revenue Next Year7.92%
Revenue Next 2Y6.96%
Revenue Next 3Y6.66%
Revenue Next 5Y6.99%
EBIT growth 1Y17.38%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.07%
EBIT growth 5Y3.57%
EBIT Next Year42.12%
EBIT Next 3Y20.19%
EBIT Next 5Y13.09%
FCF growth 1Y5.22%
FCF growth 3Y25.81%
FCF growth 5Y6.17%
OCF growth 1Y2.54%
OCF growth 3Y23.33%
OCF growth 5Y6.62%

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC / ROK Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ROK.


What is the valuation status for ROK stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC (ROK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC (ROK) stock?

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC (ROK) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC (ROK) is 31.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.73.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ROK stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC (ROK) is expected to grow by 17.31% in the next year.