Woodward Inc (WWD) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Aerospace aftermarket peak risk and heavy insider selling outweigh strong EPS growth, driving a valuation re-rating down toward $290 support.
Investment score: 52/100
Analysis as of
Is Woodward Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
Woodward is a high-moat aerospace supplier suffering from intermediate-term cyclical re-rating. While fundamental execution and free cash flow generation remain solid, valuation multiples at 34.4x P/E offer limited downside cushion as commercial aftermarket tailwinds cool down.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 45/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 78/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 30/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 72/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 20/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 70/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 45/100 (weight 15%)
Woodward Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for WWD
- Commercial OE ramp-up on single-aisle platforms
What speaks against WWD
- Aerospace aftermarket growth deceleration
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWD | 34.4x | 4.5x | 23.1x | 29.5% | 13.2% | 2.0% |
| AXON | 182.3x | 11.3x | 85.7x | 59.4% | 6.2% | 0.4% |
| HEI | 48.8x | 8.0x | 29.8x | 40.4% | 16.4% | 2.5% |
| ATI | 52.2x | 5.3x | 28.8x | 23.4% | 10.1% | 2.1% |
| ARXS | 419.3x | 2.1x | 13.1x | 51.8% | 5.0% | 7.5% |
| CW | 38.8x | 5.7x | 26.2x | 37.7% | 14.8% | 3.0% |
| Peer median | 52.2x | 5.7x | 28.8x | 40.4% | 10.1% | 2.5% |
Frequently asked questions about Woodward Inc (WWD)
Is WWD stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Woodward Inc as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 52/100. Woodward is a high-moat aerospace supplier suffering from intermediate-term cyclical re-rating. While fundamental execution and free cash flow generation remain solid, valuation multiples at 34.4x P/E offer limited downside cushion as commercial aftermarket tailwinds cool down. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is WWD stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for WWD is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 52/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.