(WWD) Woodward - Ratings and Ratios

Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing advanced control systems for both aerospace and industrial markets. With a legacy dating back to 1870, the company has established itself as a critical player in precision engineering and high-performance solutions. Its operations are divided into two main segments: Aerospace and Industrial. The Aerospace segment specializes in delivering mission-critical components such as fuel pumps, actuators, valves, and sensors for turbine engines, nacelles, and flight control systems. These systems are deployed across commercial and private aircraft, military fixed-wing and rotorcraft, guided weapons, and other defense systems. Beyond hardware, Woodward provides aftermarket support, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, to commercial airlines, military depots, and third-party repair shops. This segment generates revenue through a mix of OEM sales, tier-one suppliers, and aftermarket component sales.

The Industrial segment focuses on energy and industrial applications, offering actuators, valves, pumps, fuel injection systems, ignition systems, and sensors. These products are integral to industrial gas and steam turbines, compressors, and reciprocating engines. Woodward distributes its industrial solutions through a network of independent distributors and directly to end-users, complemented by aftermarket support. As of its latest reporting, the company boasts a market capitalization of over $11.5 billion, with a trailing P/E ratio of 32.60 and a forward P/E of 30.67. Its price-to-book ratio stands at 5.11, and the price-to-sales ratio is 3.55, reflecting its premium valuation. Woodward’s strong market position, diversification across aerospace and industrial markets, and long-standing reputation for reliability make it a closely watched name for investors and fund managers with interests in industrial machinery and aerospace sectors.