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
- WAB had positive earnings in the past year.
- WAB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years WAB has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years WAB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- WAB's Return On Assets of 5.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WAB outperforms 61.07% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.50%, WAB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- WAB's Return On Invested Capital of 8.49% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WAB outperforms 67.18% of its industry peers.
- WAB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.91%. This is below the industry average of 10.02%.
- 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 75.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WAB has grown nicely.
- WAB's Operating Margin of 17.15% is amongst the best of the industry. WAB outperforms 80.15% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WAB has grown nicely.
- WAB has a better Gross Margin (34.19%) than 60.31% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WAB has grown nicely.
| 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for WAB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- WAB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- WAB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- WAB has an Altman-Z score of 3.57. This indicates that WAB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.57, WAB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.70 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WAB outperforms 60.31% of its industry peers.
- WAB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- WAB has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.39) than 60.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.57 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC10.01%
2.3 Liquidity
- WAB has a Current Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that WAB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of WAB (1.11) is worse than 86.26% of its industry peers.
- WAB has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a bad value and indicates that WAB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- WAB has a worse Quick ratio (0.57) than 88.55% of its industry peers.
- The current and quick ratio evaluation for WAB 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. WAB Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- WAB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.12%, which is quite good.
- 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.
- Measured over the past years, WAB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.13% on average per year.
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 14.05% on average per year.
- WAB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.19%
EPS Next 2Y15.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.48%
Revenue Next 2Y8.73%
Revenue Next 3Y7.6%
Revenue Next 5Y5.38%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. WAB Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- WAB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.80.
- WAB's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- WAB is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.43, the valuation of WAB can be described as expensive.
- WAB's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- WAB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.54.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WAB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WAB is more expensive than 62.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- WAB's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WAB's 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 14.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.73
PEG (5Y)1.57
EPS Next 2Y15.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
5. WAB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.46%, WAB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- WAB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.16.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, WAB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.46% |
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 in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.82%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 14.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WAB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- WAB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP14.79%
EPS Next 2Y15.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
WAB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
267.28
-3.66 (-1.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22/bmo
Inst Owners95.11%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.69%
Ins Owner Change1.59%
Market Cap45.48B
Revenue(TTM)11.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.17B
Analysts81.11
Price Target295.74 (10.65%)
Short Float %1.1%
Short Ratio2.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.46% |
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.82%
DP14.79%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)2.27%
PT rev (3m)25.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.43 | ||
| P/S | 4.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.86 | ||
| P/B | 4.08 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.79 |
EPS(TTM)8.97
EY3.36%
EPS(NY)10.51
Fwd EY3.93%
FCF(TTM)8.81
FCFY3.3%
OCF(TTM)10.34
OCFY3.87%
SpS65.62
BVpS65.48
TBVpS-17.11
PEG (NY)1.73
PEG (5Y)1.57
Graham Number114.96
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 | 3.57 |
F-Score5
WACC10.01%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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 Y17.19%
EPS Next 2Y15.76%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.51%
Revenue growth 3Y10.12%
Revenue growth 5Y8.13%
Sales Q2Q%14.79%
Revenue Next Year11.48%
Revenue Next 2Y8.73%
Revenue Next 3Y7.6%
Revenue Next 5Y5.38%
EBIT growth 1Y14.95%
EBIT growth 3Y19.95%
EBIT growth 5Y18.61%
EBIT Next Year29.44%
EBIT Next 3Y15.82%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WABTEC CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WAB.
What is the valuation status for WAB stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WABTEC CORP (WAB). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is WABTEC CORP (WAB) stock?
WABTEC CORP (WAB) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of WABTEC CORP (WAB) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WABTEC CORP (WAB) is 29.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.08.
How financially healthy is WABTEC CORP?
The financial health rating of WABTEC CORP (WAB) is 6 / 10.