Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (WAB) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp stock (WAB) is currently trading at $248.32. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp PE ratio is 35.96. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.76. Analyst consensus price target for WAB is $289.75. WallStSmart rates WAB as Hold.
- WAB PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- WAB PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- WAB intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- WAB stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- WAB fair value vs current price
- WAB insider transactions and insider buying
- Is WAB undervalued or overvalued?
- Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- WAB Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- WAB analyst price target and Smart Rating
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WAB Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (WAB)
WAB trades 448% above its Graham fair value of $46.44, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (WAB) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, institutional own.. Concerns around eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (WAB) Key Strengths (3)
96.12% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Good growth relative to its price
Supporting Valuation Data
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (WAB) Areas to Watch (7)
Earnings declining -3.80%, profits shrinking
Premium pricing at 3.6x book value
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.76x sales
Solid revenue growth at 14.80% per year
Decent profitability, keeps $11 per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (WAB) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 58/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 4.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.37) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (3.76), Price/Book (3.61) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 14.80%, EPS Growth at -3.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 11.10%, Operating Margin at 15.00%, Profit Margin at 10.50%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 11.10% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 14.80% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Market Cap) and negatives (EPS Growth, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
WAB Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
WAB's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.76x trades 27% below its historical average of 5.16x (11th percentile). The current valuation is 53% below its historical high of 8.08x set in Apr 2011, and 35% above its historical low of 2.78x in Jan 2019.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (WAB) · INDUSTRIALS › RAILROADS
The Big Picture
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 11.2B with 15% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 10.5% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Generating 870M in free cash flow and 992M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Debt management: total debt of 6.2B is significantly higher than cash (789M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor RAILROADS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp.
Bottom Line
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(99 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
TROMBLEY, GINA EVP Sales & Marketing | Sell | -4,013 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
GAUR, SAMEER Pres., Global Freight Services | Sell | -1,150 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
JAIN, NALIN President, Digital Electronics | Sell | -7,936 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
OLIN, JOHN A Executive Vice President & CFO | Sell | -11,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
SBROCCO, GREGORY EVP Operations | Sell | -952 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
GAUR, SAMEER Pres., Global Freight Services | Sell | -274 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:04:29 AM
About Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp(WAB)
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Wabtec Corporation (derived from Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation) is an American company formed by the merger of the Westinghouse Air Brake Company (WABCO) and MotivePower Industries Corporation in 1999. It is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.