Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
With roots tracing back to the early 1900s, Rockwell Automation is the successor to Rockwell International, which spun off its avionics segment in 2001. It is a pure-play industrial automation comp...
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 39.41 (historical range: 20.87–51.68, median: 33.11), placing it at the 65th percentile — above its historical average, P/S ratio of 5.27 (range: 3.06–6.17, 82th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 36.54 (range: 18.62–57.69, 58th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), Rockwell Automation, Inc.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 19% over the observed period (from an average of 31.4 to 37.3).
Rockwell Automation, Inc. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 39.41 | 33.11 | 65th | above its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 5.27 | 4.10 | 82th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 36.54 | 32.12 | 58th | near its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 3.18% | 2.92% | 66th | below its historical average |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) Valuation & P/E History
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec industry currently trading at $426.23 with a market capitalization of $47.3 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for ROK based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 39.41 is above the historical median of 33.11, placing ROK at the 65th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 5.27 compares to a median of 4.10.
ROK Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Rockwell Automation, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether ROK is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests ROK is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Rockwell Automation, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is ROK Overvalued or Undervalued?
Rockwell Automation, Inc. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 68 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive ROK is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full ROK analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.ROK trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.