WWD:NGS-Woodward Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Aerospace & Defense | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 174.66

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 4.18B

Volume

0.47M

Analyst Target

USD 85.00
Analyst Rating

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About

Woodward Inc is an independent designer, manufacturer and service provider of energy control and optimization solutions for the aerospace and energy markets.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Aerospace & Defense) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 4.95% 59% D- 73% C
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 4.95% 59% D- 73% C
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 31.15% 52% F 79% B-
Dividend Return 0.75% 40% F 13% F
Total Return 31.90% 55% F 78% C+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 41.80% 54% F 72% C
Dividend Return 3.10% 25% F 9% A-
Total Return 44.90% 54% F 69% C-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 18.46% 58% F 72% C
Dividend Return 19.19% 58% F 72% C
Total Return 0.72% 17% F 22% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 39.17% 76% C+ 48% F
Risk Adjusted Return 48.99% 79% B- 76% C+
Market Capitalization 4.18B 89% A- 93% A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Aerospace & Defense) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 23.70 57% 33%
Price/Book Ratio 4.77 48% 26%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 23.63 33% 13%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 17.78 42% 22%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 17.54% 100% 87%
Return on Invested Capital 13.98% 90% 83%
Return on Assets 6.91% 97% 90%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.