Woodward, Inc.

Valuation Analysis

About the Company

Woodward, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets worldwide. It operates through two segments, Aerospace and Industrial. The Aerospace segment offers fuel pumps, metering units, actuators, air valves, specialty valves, fuel nozzles, and thrust reverser actuation systems for turbine engines and nacelles, as well as flight deck controls, actuators, servocontrols, motors, and sensors for aircraft. This segment also provides aftermarket maintenance, repair and overhaul, and other services to commercial airlines, repair facilities, military depots, third party repair shops, and other end users. Its Industrial segment offers actuators, valves, pumps, fuel injection systems, solenoids, ignition systems, control systems, electronics and s

Woodward, Inc. Stock at a Glance

Woodward, Inc. (WWD) is currently trading at $386.85 with a market capitalization of $23B. The trailing P/E ratio stands at 46.33x, with a forward P/E of 35.95x. The 52-week range spans from $233.31 to $407.00; the current price is 5% below the yearly high. Year-over-year revenue growth stands at +23.4%. The net profit margin stands at 12.85%.

💰 Dividend

Woodward, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share, representing a yield of 0.33%. The payout ratio stands at 13.89%.

📊 Analyst Rating

11 analysts rate Woodward, Inc. (WWD) on consensus: Strong Buy. The average price target is $437.09, implying +12.99% from the current price. Analyst price targets range from $390.00 to $470.00.

Woodward, Inc.: The Investment Case in Detail

Woodward, Inc. (WWD) operates in the Industrials — specifically Aerospace & Defense — and is headquartered in United States. Below is a structured read of the investment case built directly from the latest fundamentals, valuation multiples, analyst positioning and smart-money flows. Each section translates raw numbers into the investment logic they imply, so you can decide whether the risk/reward fits your portfolio.

The Bull Case

Revenue is growing at a healthy 23.4% pace year-over-year, suggesting the business model continues to find new customers and pricing power.

The Bear Case

Our valuation screen flags the stock as overvalued — current multiples imply the business needs to deliver well above its recent trajectory to justify the price.

Valuation in Context

The EV/EBITDA multiple of 32.81x reflects rich expectations — historically, multiples at this level have proven hard to maintain for more than a few quarters.

What to Watch Next

• The forward P/E of 35.95x is meaningfully below the trailing 46.33x — analysts expect earnings to step up; the next earnings release is the test.

Investment Thesis: Strengths & Weaknesses

Technical Snapshot

Price trades above both the 50- and 200-day moving averages, with 50d above 200d — a classic bullish setup (golden-cross alignment).

Risk Profile

The data points to relatively defensive market behavior.

Trading Data

💵 Dividend Info

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