Stock Analysis
Woodward, Inc.WWD
P/E 35.13×· 5Y range 25.39–56.27×· 29th percentile of history
Sector: Technology · Industry: Electrical Industrial Apparatus
AnalystsStrong Buy17 analystsP/E 35.1× sits at the 29th percentile of its 5.048596851471594-year history.
Cash covers 34% of debt · Q3 2026.
PMP Verdict
High quality, fairly valued
Strengths
- Growth90
- Quality85
Strong fundamentals at a reasonable valuation.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 9/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 6.7 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 22.3% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Revenue CAGR 12.3% — durable top-line growth
- ✓Interest coverage 14.1× — debt well covered
What's happening with WWD
Profile
Strong growth, earnings quality, profitability and financial health; moat lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation50/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (29th pct)20/25
- FCF yield (1.9%)5/25
- P/S (4.6x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (29.7x)5/25
- Growth90/100 · Strong
- Revenue CAGR (12.3%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (20.7%)25/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (22.6%)25/25
- Fwd implied growth (17.4%)20/25
- Profitability80/100 · Strong
- ROIC (16.0%)20/25
- ROE (22.3%)20/25
- Net margin (13.2%)20/25
- Operating margin (16.3%)20/25
- Financial Health80/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (6.67)25/25
- Current ratio (1.65)18/25
- Interest coverage (14.1x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 17%)12/25
- Quality85/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (9/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-2.35)20/25
- FCF conversion (68%)15/25
- Margin stability (σ 2.7%)25/25
- Moat49/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (2/9 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (25.7%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (9/9 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 7.2%)18/25
About Woodward, Inc.
Woodward Inc is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. Show more
It designs, produces, and services reliable, efficient, low-emission, and high-performance energy control products for diverse applications in challenging environments. The company operates in two segments, Aerospace and Industrial. The Aerospace segment provides fuel pumps, actuators, air valves, specialty valves, fuel nozzles, and thrust reverser actuation systems for turbine engines and nacelles, and flight deck controls, actuators, servo controls, motors, and sensors for aircraft. The Industrial segment offers actuators, valves, pumps, fuel injection systems, solenoids, ignition systems, speed controls, electronics and software, and sensors.
Headquarters: FORT COLLINS, CO · Employees: 10,200 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
50CP/E (TTM)35.1xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 25.4x–56.3x · 29th pct
P/FCF51.0xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield1.9%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 1.4%–6.3% · 31st pct
P/S (TTM)4.63xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 2.2x–6.7x · 81st pct
EV/EBIT29.7xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 22.1x–50.8x · 22nd pct
EV/Sales4.8xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E29.9xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio7.84xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.01C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield0.37%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio13.0%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
80AROIC16.0%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE22.3%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA11.3%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin13.2%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin16.3%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin29.5%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin9.0%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin8.2%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
90A+Revenue CAGR12.3%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR20.7%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)22.6%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth17.4%C
Grade C: MedAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-9.9%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income6.3%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.8%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
80AAltman Z-Score6.67A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.65xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.14xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage14.1xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment2.4yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT1.3xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.56xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.34xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
85APiotroski F-Score9/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.35A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion68.2%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability2.7%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue5.0%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.86xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
McLevige Shawn M Filed | McLevige Shawn M | Tax withholding | -42 | |
Cromwell Thomas G Filed | Cromwell Thomas G | Tax withholding | -382 | |
Blankenship Charles P Filed | Blankenship Charles P | Tax withholding | -1112 | |
Utley Tana Leigh Filed | Utley Tana Leigh | Grant / award | +520 | |
SENGSTACK GREGG C Filed | SENGSTACK GREGG C | Grant / award | +520 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Petryszyn Mary D Filed | Petryszyn Mary D | Grant / award | +520 | |
Paterson Eileen P. Filed | Paterson Eileen P. | Grant / award | +520 | |
Hess David P Filed | Hess David P | Grant / award | +520 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
49D+ROIC >12% Years2/9 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)25.7%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years9/9 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor7.2%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$9.35
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$8.02
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$41.77
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$1.38B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$474.85M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$909.00M
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$2.47B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.91xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$19.40B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.89B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Woodward, Inc. (WWD)
WWD is down 1.44% at the last close. Woodward, Inc. meets 9 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 6.67 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.35 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~2.4 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Return on equity of 22.3% is well above the market average.
See how WWD ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all WWD moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 | Regular | 335.04 | +3.58% | 2.70 |
| Oct 9 | After-hours | 335.51 | +3.73% | 2.80 |
Frequently Asked Questions about WWD
What is the current Woodward, Inc. (WWD) stock price?
WWD is trading at $328.48 at the last market close, down 1.44% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks WWD pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is WWD stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Woodward, Inc.'s financial health at 80/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is WWD stock overvalued?
Woodward, Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 35.1 and our valuation score rates it 50/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Woodward, Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for WWD. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Woodward, Inc. operate in?
Woodward, Inc. operates in the Technology sector, within the Electrical Industrial Apparatus industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Woodward, Inc. do?
Woodward Inc is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets.
About Woodward, Inc. (WWD) Stock
Woodward, Inc. (WWD) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Electrical Industrial Apparatus industry. As of the latest update, Woodward, Inc. is trading at $328.48, down 1.44% on the day with a market capitalization of $19.4 billion. The financial health score for WWD is 80/100, which indicates excellent financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for WWD stock.
WWD Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time WWD stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for WWD with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Woodward, Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 80/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for WWD.
- Sector peers: Compare WWD against 6 other technology stocks on key financial metrics.
Is WWD a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Woodward, Inc. (WWD) as an investment. The financial health score of 80/100 suggests excellent financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Woodward, Inc. (WWD) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.