Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) — Stock Score Summary

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) has a MoatMap StockRank of 76/100 based on Quality (68/100), Value (20/100), and Momentum (70/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Rockwell Automation is the dominant player in North American factory automation. The structural shift toward nearshoring, supply chain localization, and the construction of domestic gigafactories (semiconductors, EV batteries) creates a multi-year tailwind. Rockwell's deep software integration and high switching costs give it a powerful moat and high pricing power.

Rockwell Automation is a global leader in industrial automation and information solutions, providing control systems, industrial components, software, and services that optimize manufacturing processes. The company's competitive moat is built on its integrated platform strategy (FactoryTalk), deep customer integration, and expertise in complex industrial control systems, leading to high switching costs for its clients. Rockwell is a dominant market player, actively expanding its software and data analytics offerings for the Connected Enterprise.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$463.41
Market Cap$50.6B
P/E (TTM)47.38
P/E (Forward)31.44
Price/Book14.42
Return on Equity27.2%
Return on Invested Capital13.8%
Debt/Equity113.37
Gross Margin48.9%
Operating Margin20.7%
Revenue Growth11.9%
Dividend Yield1.2%
Free Cash Flow$974M

Rockwell Automation, Inc. operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rockwell Automation, Inc.’s (ROK) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) is 76/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (68), Value (20), and Momentum (70) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Rockwell Automation, Inc. have an economic moat?
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) has a Quality factor score of 68/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Rockwell Automation, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 76/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Rockwell Automation, Inc. in?
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry (United States).
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