ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC (RWL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:RWL • US7739031091

324.3 EUR
-22.7 (-6.54%)
Last: Feb 17, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, RWL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RWL was compared to 68 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. RWL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, RWL is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year RWL was profitable.
  • RWL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • RWL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years RWL had a positive operating cash flow.
RWL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRWL.DE 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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.80%, RWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RWL has a better Return On Equity (26.37%) than 89.71% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.86%, RWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RWL is above the industry average of 10.18%.
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%
RWL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRWL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50 100 150

1.3 Margins

  • RWL has a better Profit Margin (11.53%) than 83.82% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RWL has declined.
  • RWL has a better Operating Margin (16.46%) than 79.41% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RWL has declined.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 50.32%, RWL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RWL has grown nicely.
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%
RWL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRWL.DE 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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RWL is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for RWL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • RWL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, RWL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
RWL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingRWL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
RWL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRWL.DE 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.47 indicates that RWL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.47, RWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of RWL is 2.84, which is a good value as it means it would take RWL, 2.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.84, RWL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RWL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating RWL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • RWL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.89. This is in the lower half of the industry: RWL underperforms 73.53% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.89
Debt/FCF 2.84
Altman-Z 5.47
ROIC/WACC1.68
WACC8.27%
RWL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRWL.DE 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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that RWL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • RWL has a Current ratio of 1.16. This is in the lower half of the industry: RWL underperforms 69.12% of its industry peers.
  • RWL has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a bad value and indicates that RWL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.80, RWL is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 0.8
RWL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRWL.DE 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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • RWL 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, RWL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.33% on average per year.
  • RWL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.84%.
  • Measured over the past years, RWL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.68% on average per year.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, RWL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.35% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, RWL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.99% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.26%
EPS Next 2Y14.76%
EPS Next 3Y13.82%
EPS Next 5Y13.35%
Revenue Next Year7.7%
Revenue Next 2Y6.75%
Revenue Next 3Y6.61%
Revenue Next 5Y6.99%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
RWL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRWL.DE 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
RWL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRWL.DE 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • RWL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.85.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RWL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RWL is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.16. RWL is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 27.96, which means the current valuation is very expensive for RWL.
  • RWL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • RWL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.10.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.85
Fwd PE 27.96
RWL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRWL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • RWL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RWL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RWL is cheaper than 60.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 36.12
EV/EBITDA 26.75
RWL.DE Per share dataRWL.DE 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.
  • The decent profitability rating of RWL may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • RWL's earnings are expected to grow with 13.82% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.08
PEG (5Y)5.35
EPS Next 2Y14.76%
EPS Next 3Y13.82%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%, RWL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • RWL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.79. RWL pays more dividend than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RWL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.45%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of RWL has a limited annual growth rate of 5.15%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.15%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
RWL.DE Yearly Dividends per shareRWL.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • RWL pays out 60.53% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of RWL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP60.53%
EPS Next 2Y14.76%
EPS Next 3Y13.82%
RWL.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRWL.DE 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
RWL.DE Dividend Payout.RWL.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RWL.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC

FRA:RWL (2/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

324.3

-22.7 (-6.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners86.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap36.44B
Revenue(TTM)8.57B
Net Income(TTM)988.00M
Analysts74.29
Price Target348.11 (7.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.45%
Yearly Dividend4.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.15%
DP60.53%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
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)2.68%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.85
Fwd PE 27.96
P/S 5.04
P/FCF 36.12
P/OCF 31.42
P/B 11.53
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 26.75
EPS(TTM)9.58
EY2.95%
EPS(NY)11.6
Fwd EY3.58%
FCF(TTM)8.98
FCFY2.77%
OCF(TTM)10.32
OCFY3.18%
SpS64.31
BVpS28.12
TBVpS-6.61
PEG (NY)2.08
PEG (5Y)5.35
Graham Number77.86
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 5.47
F-Score9
WACC8.27%
ROIC/WACC1.68
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 Y16.26%
EPS Next 2Y14.76%
EPS Next 3Y13.82%
EPS Next 5Y13.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.84%
Revenue growth 3Y2.44%
Revenue growth 5Y5.68%
Sales Q2Q%11.91%
Revenue Next Year7.7%
Revenue Next 2Y6.75%
Revenue Next 3Y6.61%
Revenue Next 5Y6.99%
EBIT growth 1Y17.38%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.07%
EBIT growth 5Y3.57%
EBIT Next Year42.33%
EBIT Next 3Y19.55%
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 / RWL.DE FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to RWL.DE.


What is the valuation status for RWL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC (RWL.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of RWL stock?

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC (RWL.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC?

The financial health rating of ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC (RWL.DE) is 5 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC (RWL.DE) stock?

The dividend rating of ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC (RWL.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 60.53%.