WOODWARD INC (WWD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:WWD - US9807451037 - Common Stock
261.65 USD
-0.46 (-0.18%)
Taking everything into account, WWD scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WWD was compared to 71 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. WWD scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. While showing a medium growth rate, WWD is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WWD had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WWD had a positive cash flow from operations.
WWD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
WWD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WWD (8.23%) is better than 88.73% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.71%, WWD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.10% of the companies in the same industry.
WWD has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.75%) than 76.06% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WWD is in line with the industry average of 8.45%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.75%) for WWD is above the 3 year average (7.87%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.23% | ||
| ROE | 15.71% | ||
| ROIC | 8.75% |
ROA(3y)6.28%
ROA(5y)6.02%
ROE(3y)12.46%
ROE(5y)11.77%
ROIC(3y)7.87%
ROIC(5y)7.33%
1.3 Margins
WWD has a Profit Margin of 11.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WWD outperforms 83.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WWD has grown nicely.
WWD has a Operating Margin of 12.44%. This is in the better half of the industry: WWD outperforms 78.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WWD has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 25.88%, WWD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.34% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WWD has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.32% | ||
| GM | 25.88% |
OM growth 3Y5.7%
OM growth 5Y4.68%
PM growth 3Y6.5%
PM growth 5Y4.62%
GM growth 3Y2.42%
GM growth 5Y1.57%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WWD is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WWD has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for WWD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WWD is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
WWD has an Altman-Z score of 6.53. This indicates that WWD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
WWD has a Altman-Z score of 6.53. This is in the better half of the industry: WWD outperforms 69.01% of its industry peers.
WWD has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.37. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WWD would need 3.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.37, WWD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.10% of the companies in the same industry.
WWD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.35, WWD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC9.5%
2.3 Liquidity
WWD has a Current Ratio of 2.04. This indicates that WWD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
WWD has a Current ratio (2.04) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that WWD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WWD (1.39) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WWD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.99%.
WWD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.60% yearly.
Looking at the last year, WWD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.53% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.77% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.99%
EPS 3Y23.55%
EPS 5Y4.6%
EPS Q2Q%7.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.53%
Revenue growth 3Y13.97%
Revenue growth 5Y2.77%
Sales Q2Q%7.99%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, WWD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.07% on average per year.
WWD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.99%
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y14.42%
EPS Next 5Y12.07%
Revenue Next Year6.7%
Revenue Next 2Y8.26%
Revenue Next 3Y8.07%
Revenue Next 5Y2.18%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 42.13, WWD can be considered very expensive at the moment.
63.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WWD, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.11. WWD is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.99, WWD can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WWD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WWD is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.55, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WWD'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 WWD is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 56.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.32 |
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 excellent profitability rating of WWD may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WWD's earnings are expected to grow with 14.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)4.22
PEG (5Y)9.16
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y14.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WWD has a yearly dividend return of 0.43%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.10, WWD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.43, WWD pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WWD is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.14%!
WWD has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
WWD has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.14%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
WWD pays out 16.25% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WWD is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP16.25%
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y14.42%
NASDAQ:WWD (11/3/2025, 3:27:46 PM)
261.65
-0.46 (-0.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.57%
Inst Owner Change-0.71%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner Change-2.78%
Market Cap15.69B
Revenue(TTM)3.43B
Net Income(TTM)387.78M
Analysts74.67
Price Target302.44 (15.59%)
Short Float %2.16%
Short Ratio2.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
Yearly Dividend0.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.14%
DP16.25%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.53%
Min EPS beat(2)6.42%
Max EPS beat(2)14.65%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.21%
Min EPS beat(4)6.42%
Max EPS beat(4)14.65%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)12.9%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)13.72%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.92%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.78%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.78%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.89%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.38%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.2%
PT rev (1m)4.18%
PT rev (3m)11.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.99 | ||
| P/S | 4.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 56.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 41.32 | ||
| P/B | 6.36 | ||
| P/tB | 12.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.32 |
EPS(TTM)6.21
EY2.37%
EPS(NY)7.93
Fwd EY3.03%
FCF(TTM)4.62
FCFY1.77%
OCF(TTM)6.33
OCFY2.42%
SpS57.13
BVpS41.16
TBVpS20.34
PEG (NY)4.22
PEG (5Y)9.16
Graham Number75.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.23% | ||
| ROE | 15.71% | ||
| ROCE | 11.52% | ||
| ROIC | 8.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.21% | ||
| OM | 12.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.32% | ||
| GM | 25.88% | ||
| FCFM | 8.09% |
ROA(3y)6.28%
ROA(5y)6.02%
ROE(3y)12.46%
ROE(5y)11.77%
ROIC(3y)7.87%
ROIC(5y)7.33%
ROICexc(3y)8.33%
ROICexc(5y)7.83%
ROICexgc(3y)13.36%
ROICexgc(5y)12.89%
ROCE(3y)9.77%
ROCE(5y)9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.18%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.29%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.07%
OM growth 3Y5.7%
OM growth 5Y4.68%
PM growth 3Y6.5%
PM growth 5Y4.62%
GM growth 3Y2.42%
GM growth 5Y1.57%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 90.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.47 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | 71.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.53 |
F-Score5
WACC9.5%
ROIC/WACC0.92
Cap/Depr(3y)63.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.26%
Profit Quality(3y)91.23%
Profit Quality(5y)120.84%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.99%
EPS 3Y23.55%
EPS 5Y4.6%
EPS Q2Q%7.98%
EPS Next Y9.99%
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y14.42%
EPS Next 5Y12.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.53%
Revenue growth 3Y13.97%
Revenue growth 5Y2.77%
Sales Q2Q%7.99%
Revenue Next Year6.7%
Revenue Next 2Y8.26%
Revenue Next 3Y8.07%
Revenue Next 5Y2.18%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.47%
EBIT growth 3Y20.46%
EBIT growth 5Y7.58%
EBIT Next Year33.19%
EBIT Next 3Y20.41%
EBIT Next 5Y16.33%
FCF growth 1Y45.58%
FCF growth 3Y-7.06%
FCF growth 5Y3.3%
OCF growth 1Y44.25%
OCF growth 3Y-1.87%
OCF growth 5Y2.37%
WOODWARD INC / WWD FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WWD stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WWD.
Can you provide the valuation status for WOODWARD INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WOODWARD INC (WWD). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of WWD stock?
WOODWARD INC (WWD) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for WOODWARD INC (WWD) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WOODWARD INC (WWD) is expected to grow by 9.99% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of WOODWARD INC (WWD) stock?
The dividend rating of WOODWARD INC (WWD) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 16.25%.