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WWD

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Woodward, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $25.0B · Avg Vol: $326M/d

66
StockRank
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Q
70
V
12
M
77
P/E (TTM)
47.0x
ROE
21.1%
D/E
0.5x
Dividend %
0.3%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Woodward, Inc. is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control systems and components for the aerospace and industrial markets, managing fuel, air, and motion of critical equipment. Woodward benefits from its specialized engineering expertise, proprietary technology, and long-standing relationships with leading OEMs. Its mission-critical products create high barriers to entry and strong recurring aftermarket revenue.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue2.4B2.9B3.3B3.6B14.4%4.0B4.3B4.7B14.9%
EPS2.793.886.217.4238.5%8.3210.1211.6425.2%
Shares59.8M59.8M59.2M59.9M+0.2%59.6M
Debt798.9M742.2M895.1M722.4M-3.3%1.2B
Equity1.9B2.1B2.2B2.6B10.5%
Op CF193.6M308.5M439.1M471.3M34.5%564.2M
Inv CF-65.4M-73.6M-89.2M-119.6M
Fin CF-442.4M-196.5M-218.0M-313.9M
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PRICE (1Y)+8.5%
387399412424436Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$419.76
RSI (14)
60.4
52W High
$450.92
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
70
ROIC
15.2%80.4
ROE
21.1%87.4
GP/Assets
24.6%72.4
Op. Margin
15.4%79.1
FCF/Assets
4.1%57.5
Piotroski
890.3
Int. Cover
12.4x54.0
D/E Ratio
0.46x43.4
Current Ratio
1.73x51.9
Value
12
P/E (TTM)
47.0x19.1
EV/EBITDA
33.1x13.9
P/FCF
131.0x10.8
P/B
9.2x6.9
P/S
5.8x12.8
Div Yield
0.3%5.3
Momentum
77
52W High %
93%86.0
RS 6M
21%86.0
SMA 50/200
1.13x78.4
EPS Rev 4W
+0.4%88.2
EPS Rev 12W
+4.9%84.3
EPS Improve
+30%39.8
Q Growth
23%63.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$25.0B
P/E (Forward)
36.2x
Gross Margin
28.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of WWD are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
WWDWoodward, Inc.(you)$25.0B66BUY
CWCurtiss-Wright Corporation$27.7B68BUY
HEIHEICO Corporation$48.9B64HOLD
TXTTextron Inc.$16.6B73BUY
DRSLeonardo DRS, Inc.$12.8B70BUY
TDGTransDigm Group Incorporated$69.2B63HOLD
MOG-AMoog Inc.$13.0B76BUY
NTH.DENorthrop Grumman Corporation$71.7B62HOLD
HXLHexcel Corporation$8.3B62HOLD
FTAIFTAI Aviation Ltd.$22.2B40HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.6x · Gross margin 28.6%

Woodward, Inc. (WWD) — Stock Score Summary

Woodward, Inc. (WWD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 66/100 based on Quality (70/100), Value (12/100), and Momentum (77/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

Woodward, Inc. is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control systems and components for the aerospace and industrial markets, managing fuel, air, and motion of critical equipment. Woodward benefits from its specialized engineering expertise, proprietary technology, and long-standing relationships with leading OEMs. Its mission-critical products create high barriers to entry and strong recurring aftermarket revenue.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$419.76
Market Cap$25.0B
P/E (TTM)46.97
P/E (Forward)36.16
Price/Book9.22
Return on Equity21.1%
Return on Invested Capital15.2%
Debt/Equity0.46x
Gross Margin28.5%
Operating Margin15.4%
Revenue Growth23.4%
Dividend Yield0.3%
Free Cash Flow$191M

Woodward, Inc. operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodward, Inc.’s (WWD) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Woodward, Inc. (WWD) is 66/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (70), Value (12), and Momentum (77) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Woodward, Inc. have an economic moat?
Woodward, Inc. (WWD) has a Quality factor score of 70/100. 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 Woodward, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Woodward, Inc. (WWD) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 66/100. 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 Woodward, Inc. in?
Woodward, Inc. (WWD) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Aerospace & Defense industry (United States).