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WOODWARD INC (WWD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:WWD - US9807451037 - Common Stock

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Last: 8/22/2025, 8:00:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall WWD gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WWD against 68 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making WWD a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. WWD has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year WWD was profitable.
WWD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years WWD has been profitable.
WWD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
WWD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWWD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

WWD has a Return On Assets of 8.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WWD outperforms 91.18% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 15.71%, WWD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.75%, WWD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WWD is in line with the industry average of 8.61%.
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 RankSector 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%
WWD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWWD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.32%, WWD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WWD has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of WWD (12.44%) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WWD has grown nicely.
WWD has a Gross Margin (25.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WWD has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
WWD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWWD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WWD is destroying value.
WWD has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
WWD has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
WWD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
WWD Yearly Shares OutstandingWWD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
WWD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWWD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.31 indicates that WWD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
WWD's Altman-Z score of 6.31 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WWD outperforms 69.12% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WWD is 3.37, which is a good value as it means it would take WWD, 3.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WWD (3.37) is better than 85.29% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35 indicates that WWD is not too dependend on debt financing.
WWD has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.35) than 63.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 3.37
Altman-Z 6.31
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC9.84%
WWD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWWD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that WWD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WWD has a Quick ratio of 1.39. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WWD outperforms 48.53% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.04
Quick Ratio 1.39
WWD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWWD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.99% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.60% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.53% in the past 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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.14% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.18% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.09%
EPS Next 2Y13.68%
EPS Next 3Y14.52%
EPS Next 5Y11.14%
Revenue Next Year6.49%
Revenue Next 2Y7.91%
Revenue Next 3Y7.78%
Revenue Next 5Y2.18%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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.
WWD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWWD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B
WWD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWWD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 39.94, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WWD.
WWD's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WWD is cheaper than 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.24, WWD is valued a bit more expensive.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 31.41, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WWD.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WWD is valued a bit cheaper than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.81, WWD is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.94
Fwd PE 31.41
WWD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWWD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WWD is on the same level as its industry peers.
WWD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WWD is cheaper than 66.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 53.68
EV/EBITDA 27.76
WWD Per share dataWWD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WWD does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
WWD has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WWD's earnings are expected to grow with 14.52% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.96
PEG (5Y)8.69
EPS Next 2Y13.68%
EPS Next 3Y14.52%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.43%, WWD is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.18, 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 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.43%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of WWD grows each year by 9.14%, which is quite nice.
WWD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
WWD Yearly Dividends per shareWWD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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 2Y13.68%
EPS Next 3Y14.52%
WWD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWWD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
WWD Dividend Payout.WWD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WWD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WOODWARD INC

NASDAQ:WWD (8/22/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)07-28 2025-07-28/amc
Earnings (Next)11-24 2025-11-24/amc
Inst Owners90.51%
Inst Owner Change-0.85%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner Change-4.25%
Market Cap14.87B
Analysts73.75
Price Target290.3 (17.04%)
Short Float %1.27%
Short Ratio1.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.43%
Yearly Dividend0.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.14%
DP16.25%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date08-21 2025-08-21 (0.28)
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)6.85%
PT rev (3m)40.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.94
Fwd PE 31.41
P/S 4.34
P/FCF 53.68
P/OCF 39.17
P/B 6.03
P/tB 12.2
EV/EBITDA 27.76
EPS(TTM)6.21
EY2.5%
EPS(NY)7.9
Fwd EY3.18%
FCF(TTM)4.62
FCFY1.86%
OCF(TTM)6.33
OCFY2.55%
SpS57.13
BVpS41.16
TBVpS20.34
PEG (NY)3.96
PEG (5Y)8.69
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y16.18%
ROICexcg 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 RankSector 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 6.31
F-Score5
WACC9.84%
ROIC/WACC0.89
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 Y10.09%
EPS Next 2Y13.68%
EPS Next 3Y14.52%
EPS Next 5Y11.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.53%
Revenue growth 3Y13.97%
Revenue growth 5Y2.77%
Sales Q2Q%7.99%
Revenue Next Year6.49%
Revenue Next 2Y7.91%
Revenue Next 3Y7.78%
Revenue Next 5Y2.18%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.47%
EBIT growth 3Y20.46%
EBIT growth 5Y7.58%
EBIT Next Year33.35%
EBIT Next 3Y20.88%
EBIT Next 5Y15.4%
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%