WAB Stock Analysis
NYQ · Industrials · Railroads
$290.18
+2.18 (+0.76%)
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WAB Stock Snapshot — Valuation, Risk & Technical Signals
WAB Key Fundamentals, Analyst Targets & Company Profile
Key Financial Ratios
Market Cap
$49.01B
P/E Ratio
39.06
Forward P/E
23.30
PEG Ratio
1.37
P/B Ratio
4.38
EPS
$7.43
Dividend Yield
0.43%
52W Range
$186.06 – $306.64
Beta
0.92
Volume
0.1M
ROE
11.6%
Profit Margin
10.6%
Revenue Growth
17.5%
Gross Margin
35.7%
EV/EBITDA
20.73
Analyst Target
$329.58
The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 39.1x. Forward P/E of 23.3x implies earnings expansion expected. Price-to-book is 4.38x. EV/EBITDA sits at 20.73x. Market capitalization is $49.01B. Revenue is growing at 17.5% on a trailing basis. Earnings are expanding at 18.9%. Profit margins are 10.6%. Return on equity is 11.6%. Beta of 0.92 indicates market-average volatility.
Analyst Consensus
Recommendation
Strong Buy
Low Target
$292.00
Mean Target
$329.58
High Target
$355.00
Based on 12 analysts
About WAB
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation provides locomotives, equipment, systems, and services for the freight rail and passenger transit industries worldwide. It operates in two segments, Freight and Transit. It offers diesel-electric and liquid natural gas-powered locomotives; engines, electric motors, and propulsion systems; and marine and mining products. The company also offers positive train control equipment; electronically controlled pneumatic braking products; railway electronics; signal design and engineering services; distributed locomotive power, and train cruise and remote controls; industrial/mobile Internet of Things hardware and software, edge-to-cloud, on and off-board analytics and rules, and asset performance management solutions; rail and shipper transportation management, and port visibility and optimization solutions; and network optimization solutions. In addition, it provides freight car trucks, braking equipment, and related components; air compressors and dryers, as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; heat transfer components and systems; custom engineered burners and combustion systems; rail gear, signaling, and switch products; and turbochargers. Further, it offers freight locomotive overhauls, modernizations, and refurbishment; locomotive and car maintenance; transit locomotive and car overhaul; unit exchange of locomotive components; long-term parts arrangements; and way equipment maintenance services. Additionally, it provides railway and freight braking equipment and related components; brake shoes, discs, and pads; HVAC equipment; access and platform screen doors; pantographs; power converters and battery chargers; passenger information systems and closed-circuit television; signaling and railway electric relays; and doors, window assemblies, accessibility lifts, ramps, and electric charging solutions for buses. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
WAB Deep Dive Analysis
Bottom Line
Verdict
OvervaluedBest for
Growth-oriented investorsWatch out for
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Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $135.45 by approximately 53.3%. Trailing P/E: 39.1x. Profitability signals include profit margin of 10.6% and return on equity of 11.6%. Recent growth metrics show revenue growth of 17.5% and earnings growth of 18.9%. Risk profile: beta of 0.92. Consensus: strong_buy.
Valuation, Growth & Risk
Valuation
Overvalued
P/E 39.1x
Price is above what fundamentals suggest.
Growth
Expanding
Rev 17.5%
Revenue is outpacing the market.
Valuation Snapshot
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $135.45 by approximately 53.3%. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 39.1x. Forward P/E of 23.3x suggests earnings compression ahead. Price-to-sales is 4.1x. Price-to-book is 4.4x. EV/EBITDA sits at 20.7x. Market capitalization is $49.01B.
Why it matters: Paying a premium works only if the company keeps growing faster than expected.
Growth & Profitability
Revenue is growing at 17.5% on a trailing basis. Earnings are expanding at 18.9%. Profit margins are 10.6%. Return on equity is 11.6%. Return on assets is 6.2%.
Why it matters: Growing revenue with healthy margins usually means the business is gaining market share or pricing power.
Risk Profile
Beta of 0.92 indicates market-average volatility. Net debt position is $6.28B.
Why it matters: Lower risk means steadier returns, but often with less upside in bull markets.
Analyst Context
Analyst consensus target of $329.58 implies 13.6% upside. Target range spans $292.00 to $355.00. 12 analysts cover the stock. Consensus recommendation: strong_buy.
Why it matters: Analyst targets reflect what professionals expect over 12 months. A wide gap between price and target can mean the market disagrees with the consensus.
Investor Fit
Premium valuation is supported by above-average growth, potentially fitting growth-oriented strategies.
Takeaway: Match the stock's risk-reward profile with your own goals and time horizon. No single metric tells the whole story.
Data Methodology & Sources
Market Data (Facts)
- Price, volume, and market cap: Yahoo Finance (may be delayed)
- P/E, EPS, revenue, and debt: Yahoo Finance fundamentals
- Analyst estimates: Yahoo Finance (coverage and update times vary)
- Insider transactions: Yahoo Finance (reporting may be delayed)
QuantSoar Model (Derived)
- Fair value: available outputs from seven models; outliers are filtered using MAD (k=3.5), then combined with fixed model weights.
- Margin of Safety = (Fair Value − Displayed Price) / Displayed Price × 100
- Composite Score: 40% Value + 30% Momentum + 30% Risk
- Verdict Gauge: Base 50 + Valuation (up to ±25) + Whale sentiment (up to ±10) + Insider buying (+5) + Macro risk (up to ±10) + Technical signal (up to ±10). Analyst consensus is separate.
Model outputs are estimates based on available data and are not investment advice. Cross-check with primary sources before making investment decisions.
WAB Overvalued
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $135.45 by approximately 53.3%.
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About the Author
Phasakorn Traklang (Peach) — Founder
Phasakorn Traklang (Peach) is the founder of QuantSoar, bringing expertise in SEO, web development, and technical analytics to build an AI-powered investment platform accessible to retail investors worldwide.
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