Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (WAB) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
Wabtec's freight-led momentum faces a valuation ceiling as insider selling and overbought technicals clash with record-high pricing.
Investment score: 64/100
Analysis as of
Is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The TradeMates model sees a stock with excellent operational execution but exhausted valuation. Strong freight demand and a massive service backlog justify a premium, but the current price leaves zero margin for error.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 40/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 75/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 85/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 80/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 20/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 70/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 60/100 (weight 15%)
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp opportunities and risks
What speaks for WAB
- Aftermarket Services Dominance
What speaks against WAB
- Aggressive Insider Liquidation
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAB | 33.5x | 4.2x | 23.2x | 34.3% | 10.6% | 3.4% |
| CAT | 44.3x | 5.8x | 29.0x | 32.5% | 13.3% | 2.8% |
| CMI | 34.4x | 2.7x | 19.1x | 25.4% | 7.9% | 2.9% |
| PCAR | 27.8x | 2.5x | 20.4x | 15.1% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| ALSN | 18.5x | 2.7x | 14.0x | 40.8% | 14.9% | 6.7% |
| OSK | 16.8x | 0.9x | 9.4x | 16.5% | 5.5% | 9.0% |
| Peer median | 27.8x | 2.7x | 19.1x | 25.4% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
Frequently asked questions about Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (WAB)
Is WAB stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp as HOLD with an investment score of 64/100. The TradeMates model sees a stock with excellent operational execution but exhausted valuation. Strong freight demand and a massive service backlog justify a premium, but the current price leaves zero margin for error. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is WAB stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for WAB is HOLD with an investment score of 64/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.