ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC (RWL.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:RWL • US7739031091
Current stock price
310.5 EUR
-1.2 (-0.38%)
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This RWL.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. RWL.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- RWL had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year RWL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years RWL has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years RWL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- RWL has a Return On Assets of 8.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RWL outperforms 85.51% of its industry peers.
- RWL has a better Return On Equity (26.37%) than 88.41% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of RWL (13.86%) is better than 86.96% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RWL is above the industry average of 9.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.53%, RWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- RWL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- RWL has a Operating Margin of 16.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RWL outperforms 81.16% of its industry peers.
- RWL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.32%, RWL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RWL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. RWL.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- RWL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.17 indicates that RWL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.17, RWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- RWL has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.84. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RWL would need 2.84 years to pay back of 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 76.81% 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 73.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.17 |
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC8.52%
2.3 Liquidity
- RWL has a Current Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that RWL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.16, RWL is doing worse than 71.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that RWL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- RWL has a Quick ratio of 0.80. This is in the lower half of the industry: RWL underperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. RWL.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.45% over the past year.
- RWL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.33% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.84% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.68% on average over the past years.
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.
- RWL 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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. RWL.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 31.62, the valuation of RWL can be described as expensive.
- RWL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RWL is cheaper than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- RWL is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- RWL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.88.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RWL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.67. RWL is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as RWL.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RWL is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates RWL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- RWL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as RWL's earnings are expected to grow with 14.27% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.83
PEG (5Y)4.99
EPS Next 2Y15.32%
EPS Next 3Y14.27%
5. RWL.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.55%, RWL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.96, RWL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- RWL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.55% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- RWL pays out 60.53% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- RWL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP60.53%
EPS Next 2Y15.32%
EPS Next 3Y14.27%
RWL.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:RWL (3/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
310.5
-1.2 (-0.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/bmo
Inst Owners88.12%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap34.89B
Revenue(TTM)8.57B
Net Income(TTM)988.00M
Analysts74.29
Price Target367.08 (18.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.55% |
Yearly Dividend4.54
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)5.45%
PT rev (3m)8.27%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.88 | ||
| P/S | 4.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 29.36 | ||
| P/B | 10.78 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.53 |
EPS(TTM)9.82
EY3.16%
EPS(NY)12
Fwd EY3.86%
FCF(TTM)9.2
FCFY2.96%
OCF(TTM)10.58
OCFY3.41%
SpS65.88
BVpS28.81
TBVpS-6.78
PEG (NY)1.83
PEG (5Y)4.99
Graham Number79.78
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 5.17 |
F-Score9
WACC8.52%
ROIC/WACC1.63
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 / RWL.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 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 8 / 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%.