WWD (WWD) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
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
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.
Peers
| Peer | P/E | P/B | P/S | EV/EBITDA | ROIC % | Net margin % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXON | 182.29 | 9.90 | 11.33 | 85.68 | — | 0.06 |
| HEI | 48.81 | 8.38 | 7.99 | 29.75 | — | 0.16 |
| ATI | 52.25 | 13.22 | 5.28 | 28.75 | — | 0.10 |
| ARXS | 419.33 | 4.53 | 2.12 | 13.07 | — | 0.05 |
| CW | 38.80 | 7.56 | 5.73 | 26.24 | — | 0.15 |