WAB:NYE-Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Railroads | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 163.38

Change

+14.90 (+10.04)%

Market Cap

USD 7.75B

Volume

3.77M

Analyst Target

USD 73.09
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About

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp is a provider of value-added, technology-based products and services for the rail industry. It provides its products and services through two main business segments, the Freight and Transit.

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ETFs Containing WAB

SSPX Janus Henderson U.S. Sust.. 5.16 % 0.00 %

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TMFX Motley Fool Next Index ET.. 1.60 % 0.00 %

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ULVM VictoryShares US Value Mo.. 1.19 % 0.20 %

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PEXL Pacer US Export Leaders E.. 1.18 % 0.60 %

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CZA Invesco Zacks Mid-Cap ETF 0.00 % 0.65 %

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FAD First Trust Multi Cap Gro.. 0.00 % 0.69 %

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USD 0.18B
FTC First Trust Large Cap Gro.. 0.00 % 0.61 %

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USD 1.07B
TPLC Timothy Plan US Large/Mid.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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RENW Harbor Energy Transition .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Railroads) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 28.75% 100% F 96% N/A
Dividend Return 0.16% 14% F 6% D-
Total Return 28.90% 100% F 96% N/A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 69.29% 88% B+ 95% A
Dividend Return 0.74% 29% F 7% C-
Total Return 70.02% 88% B+ 95% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 123.11% 100% F 90% A-
Dividend Return 4.03% 29% F 13% F
Total Return 127.13% 100% F 89% A-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 15.27% 88% B+ 80% B-
Dividend Return 15.99% 88% B+ 79% B-
Total Return 0.73% 14% F 17% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 20.16% 75% C 56% F
Risk Adjusted Return 79.33% 100% F 95% A
Market Capitalization 7.75B 50% F 91% A-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Railroads) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 21.80 25% 21%
Price/Book Ratio 2.46 63% 35%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 21.52 25% 15%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 16.39 25% 21%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 7.98% 25% 49%
Return on Invested Capital 7.38% 50% 54%
Return on Assets 4.40% 63% 68%
Debt to Equity Ratio 31.35% 100% 72%

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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.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

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.

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.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

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 earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median total returns

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

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

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.