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 revenues are expected to fall below last year's, and this forecast tends to raise concerns among investors. A revenue drop can negatively impact the company's profitability, making investors more cautious about their positions due to the risks of declining financial performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.024000
forwardPE 21.846916
debtToEquity 62.030000
earningsGrowth 0.128000
revenueGrowth 0.130000
grossMargins 0.352390
operatingMargins 0.189830
trailingEps 7.070000
forwardEps 12.127570

WAB's current ratio of 1.024 indicates strong liquidity, meaning the company can comfortably meet its short-term debt obligations. This financial position reflects WAB's ability to use its cash reserves and current assets to cover liabilities without facing any cash flow issues.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation's Forward PE ratio suggests the stock price is reasonable in relation to earnings. It's not overpriced, providing room for future growth, making the stock a potentially valuable investment for those seeking long-term gains.
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.
WAB's forward EPS surpassing its trailing EPS signals projected growth in profitability, with the company expected to perform better this year. This forecast suggests that WAB's earnings will improve compared to the previous financial year, highlighting optimism in its financial outlook.

Price projections:

Price projections for WAB
Price projections for WAB

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation's price projections have been revised higher over time, reflecting increased confidence in the company's future potential. This steady upward trend suggests analysts expect Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation to continue its positive trajectory.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for WAB
Insider Transactions for WAB


There were 43 Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation sales transactions, at market price of 211.60511708814045.During the review period, no sell transactions were executed.Investors have been purchasing WAB more than selling it at current price levels, which may reflect optimism. This pattern suggests that the market expects favorable outcomes for the stock, leading to increased buying interest.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for WAB
Recommendations trend for WAB


WAB has been receiving a buy bias from analysts, signaling strong confidence in the stock's future performance. This positive outlook might drive investors to view WAB as an attractive option for their portfolios, positioning the company as a stable and profitable investment choice.