Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Railroads

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.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for WAB
Revenue projections for WAB

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation's revenue projections indicate a decrease from last year's performance, which could lead to investor caution. A fall in revenue is likely to negatively impact the company's profitability, causing concern for shareholders who may view this as a signal of declining financial health.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.02400
forwardPE 22.35940
debtToEquity 42.22000
earningsGrowth 0.12800
revenueGrowth 0.13000
grossMargins 0.35040
operatingMargins 0.17627
trailingEps 7.06000
forwardEps 12.05086

WAB's current ratio, being 1.024, means the company is well-positioned to meet its short-term debt obligations. This reflects WAB's strong liquidity, as its cash reserves and current assets provide more than enough coverage for its immediate liabilities.
WAB's Forward PE ratio is favorable, meaning the stock price aligns well with earnings and isn't overvalued. This allows room for growth, making it an attractive investment for those seeking potential upside while ensuring the stock is not overpriced.
With positive growth in both earnings and revenue, WAB is expected to grow its business. These indicators highlight a strong financial outlook, with the company on track for continued expansion and increasing profitability.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation's forward EPS exceeding its trailing EPS means the company is expected to be more profitable this year than last. This suggests an upward trend in earnings, with forecasts indicating that Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation's financial performance will improve in the current financial year.

Price projections:

Price projections for WAB
Price projections for WAB

Over time, price projections for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation have gradually increased, reflecting rising confidence in the company's future performance. This upward trend suggests analysts expect Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation to continue on a positive growth trajectory.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for WAB
Insider Transactions for WAB


43 transactions to sell Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation occurred, with market price at 211.60511708814045.There were no sell transactions throughout the period under consideration.With more buys than sells around WAB's current price, there seems to be increased confidence among investors. This shift may indicate a favorable outlook, as the buying behavior suggests optimism for the stock's future growth or resilience.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for WAB
Recommendations trend for WAB


Analysts have shown a buy bias for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation, marking it as a favorable investment option. This could inspire investors to see Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation as a strong place to park their money, given the positive outlook and growth potential associated with the stock in recent evaluations.