WABTEC CORP (WAB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WAB • US9297401088
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This WAB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WAB Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WAB was profitable.
- WAB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years WAB has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years WAB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.30%, WAB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of WAB (10.50%) is better than 60.31% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.49%, WAB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- WAB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.91%. This is below the industry average of 10.16%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.49%) for WAB is above the 3 year average (7.91%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.3% | ||
| ROE | 10.5% | ||
| ROIC | 8.49% |
ROA(3y)5.08%
ROA(5y)4.33%
ROE(3y)9.58%
ROE(5y)8.09%
ROIC(3y)7.91%
ROIC(5y)6.78%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of WAB (10.48%) is better than 74.05% of its industry peers.
- WAB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- WAB has a better Operating Margin (17.15%) than 80.15% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WAB has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 34.19%, WAB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- WAB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.48% | ||
| GM | 34.19% |
OM growth 3Y8.93%
OM growth 5Y9.69%
PM growth 3Y11.44%
PM growth 5Y13.89%
GM growth 3Y2.93%
GM growth 5Y3.87%
2. WAB Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WAB is destroying value.
- WAB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for WAB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for WAB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- WAB has an Altman-Z score of 3.28. This indicates that WAB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- WAB has a Altman-Z score (3.28) which is in line with its industry peers.
- WAB has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.70. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WAB would need 3.70 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- WAB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.70. This is in the better half of the industry: WAB outperforms 60.31% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39 indicates that WAB is not too dependend on debt financing.
- WAB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.39 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WAB outperforms 58.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.28 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC9.23%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that WAB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- WAB has a Current ratio of 1.11. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WAB underperforms 85.50% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that WAB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WAB has a worse Quick ratio (0.57) than 88.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. WAB Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.12% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, WAB shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.93% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, WAB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.51% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.13% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.12%
EPS 3Y22.5%
EPS 5Y18.93%
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.51%
Revenue growth 3Y10.12%
Revenue growth 5Y8.13%
Sales Q2Q%14.79%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, WAB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.63% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, WAB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.99%
EPS Next 2Y15.45%
EPS Next 3Y13.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.4%
Revenue Next 2Y8.7%
Revenue Next 3Y7.56%
Revenue Next 5Y5.38%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. WAB Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- WAB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.67.
- WAB's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WAB to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.71), we can say WAB is valued inline with the index average.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.79, WAB is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WAB is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.83, WAB is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 61.07% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WAB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- WAB's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- WAB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- WAB's earnings are expected to grow with 13.63% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)1.41
EPS Next 2Y15.45%
EPS Next 3Y13.63%
5. WAB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WAB has a yearly dividend return of 0.43%, which is pretty low.
- WAB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.18.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, WAB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of WAB grows each year by 15.82%, which is quite nice.
- WAB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of WAB decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.82%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- WAB pays out 14.79% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of WAB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP14.79%
EPS Next 2Y15.45%
EPS Next 3Y13.63%
WAB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
239.2
+2.44 (+1.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21/bmo
Inst Owners95.14%
Inst Owner Change1.14%
Ins Owners0.68%
Ins Owner Change1.59%
Market Cap40.79B
Revenue(TTM)11.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.17B
Analysts80
Price Target289.17 (20.89%)
Short Float %1.37%
Short Ratio2.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.82%
DP14.79%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-17 2026-02-17 (0.31)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.18%
Max EPS beat(2)1.29%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.18%
Max EPS beat(4)11.37%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.72%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.73%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.31%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.49%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.49%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.56%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.89%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.33%
PT rev (1m)15.95%
PT rev (3m)22.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.72%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.93%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.79 | ||
| P/S | 3.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.19 | ||
| P/B | 3.66 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.68 |
EPS(TTM)8.97
EY3.75%
EPS(NY)10.49
Fwd EY4.39%
FCF(TTM)8.79
FCFY3.68%
OCF(TTM)10.32
OCFY4.31%
SpS65.49
BVpS65.34
TBVpS-17.08
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)1.41
Graham Number114.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.3% | ||
| ROE | 10.5% | ||
| ROCE | 11.32% | ||
| ROIC | 8.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 69.18% | ||
| OM | 17.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.48% | ||
| GM | 34.19% | ||
| FCFM | 13.42% |
ROA(3y)5.08%
ROA(5y)4.33%
ROE(3y)9.58%
ROE(5y)8.09%
ROIC(3y)7.91%
ROIC(5y)6.78%
ROICexc(3y)8.29%
ROICexc(5y)7.07%
ROICexgc(3y)54.07%
ROICexgc(5y)44.01%
ROCE(3y)10.55%
ROCE(5y)9.03%
ROICexgc growth 3Y29.26%
ROICexgc growth 5Y20.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.31%
OM growth 3Y8.93%
OM growth 5Y9.69%
PM growth 3Y11.44%
PM growth 5Y13.89%
GM growth 3Y2.93%
GM growth 5Y3.87%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.7 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.9% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.33% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.74 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 128.12% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.28 |
F-Score5
WACC9.23%
ROIC/WACC0.92
Cap/Depr(3y)42.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)37.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.94%
Profit Quality(3y)135.58%
Profit Quality(5y)143.36%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.12%
EPS 3Y22.5%
EPS 5Y18.93%
EPS Q2Q%25%
EPS Next Y16.99%
EPS Next 2Y15.45%
EPS Next 3Y13.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.51%
Revenue growth 3Y10.12%
Revenue growth 5Y8.13%
Sales Q2Q%14.79%
Revenue Next Year11.4%
Revenue Next 2Y8.7%
Revenue Next 3Y7.56%
Revenue Next 5Y5.38%
EBIT growth 1Y14.95%
EBIT growth 3Y19.95%
EBIT growth 5Y18.61%
EBIT Next Year28.86%
EBIT Next 3Y15.49%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-7.87%
FCF growth 3Y19.02%
FCF growth 5Y18.29%
OCF growth 1Y-4.09%
OCF growth 3Y19.22%
OCF growth 5Y17.55%
WABTEC CORP / WAB Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WAB.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WABTEC CORP (WAB). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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WABTEC CORP (WAB) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
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The financial health rating of WABTEC CORP (WAB) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WAB stock?
The dividend rating of WABTEC CORP (WAB) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 14.79%.