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 is forecasted to dip below last year's figures, raising concerns for investors who are typically wary of declining financial performance. Such drops can directly affect the company's bottom line, potentially leading to a decrease in overall profitability, making investors more cautious in their decisions.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.024000
forwardPE 21.332083
debtToEquity 62.030000
earningsGrowth 0.128000
revenueGrowth 0.130000
grossMargins 0.352390
operatingMargins 0.189830
trailingEps 7.010000
forwardEps 12.174620

WAB's current ratio of 1.024, indicating that the company can meet its short-term debt obligations with ease. This high liquidity level is a positive sign, as WAB has enough cash and current assets to handle its immediate liabilities comfortably.
WAB's Forward PE ratio is in a good range, reflecting a reasonable balance between stock price and earnings. The stock is not overpriced, leaving room for growth, which suggests potential for investors looking to capitalize on future value appreciation.
With earnings and revenue growth in positive territory, WAB is projected to expand its business. This strong financial performance suggests the company will continue to grow, as increased profitability and sales drive future success.
WAB's forward EPS being higher than its trailing EPS indicates that the company is expected to achieve greater profitability this financial year. This suggests improving earnings and a stronger financial position compared to the previous year's performance.

Price projections:

Price projections for WAB
Price projections for WAB

WAB's price projections have gradually risen, indicating growing confidence in the company's prospects. This upward trend suggests that analysts expect WAB to continue performing well in the future.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for WAB
Insider Transactions for WAB


WAB stock was sold in 39 transactions, with market price at 222.3387192946214.The period under consideration did not see any sell transactions.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


Analysts have been favoring WAB with a buy bias recently, signaling a promising investment opportunity. This optimistic outlook may attract more investors, positioning WAB as a desirable option for those seeking to invest their money in a stable, profitable company with strong growth potential.