WAB 📈 Westinghouse Air Brake - Overview

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US9297401088

WAB: Locomotives, Engines, Braking Systems, Train Control Systems, Electronics

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation, a global leader in the rail and transit industry, provides a comprehensive range of technology-based products and services to the freight rail and passenger transit sectors. The company's portfolio includes diesel-electric, battery, and liquid natural gas-powered locomotives, as well as engines, electric motors, and propulsion systems. Additionally, it offers a variety of marine and mining products, highlighting its diversified presence across multiple industries. With a strong focus on innovation, the company develops and implements cutting-edge solutions, such as positive train control equipment, pneumatic braking products, and railway electronics, to enhance the efficiency and safety of rail operations.

The company's product and service offerings extend to industrial and mobile Internet of Things hardware and software, edge-to-cloud solutions, on and off-board analytics, and asset performance management. These solutions enable rail and transit operators to optimize their operations, reduce costs, and improve overall performance. Furthermore, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation provides rail and shipper transportation management solutions, port visibility and optimization services, and network optimization solutions, demonstrating its commitment to streamlining logistics and supply chain operations. Its range of products also includes freight car trucks, braking equipment, air compressors, heat transfer components, and track and switch products, underscoring its ability to cater to the diverse needs of the rail and transit industries.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation's services encompass freight locomotive overhauls, modernizations, and refurbishment, as well as locomotive and car maintenance, transit locomotive and car overhaul, and unit exchange of locomotive components. The company also offers maintenance of way equipment and services, highlighting its dedication to supporting the entire lifecycle of rail and transit assets. Its product portfolio is further complemented by a range of railway and freight braking equipment, friction products, heating and ventilation systems, access and platform screen doors, pantographs, and auxiliary power converter and battery chargers. With a history dating back to 1869, the company has established itself as a trusted and reliable partner for the global rail and transit industries, with its headquarters located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

As a leading player in the construction machinery and heavy transportation equipment sector, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging trends and opportunities in the rail and transit industries. With its strong foundation in technology and innovation, the company is poised to drive growth and expansion, both organically and through strategic acquisitions. Its commitment to delivering high-quality products and services, combined with its extensive industry expertise, has earned the company a reputation as a trusted and reliable partner for rail and transit operators worldwide. The company's website, https://www.wabteccorp.com, provides further information on its products, services, and initiatives, while its ISIN, US9297401088, and classification as a common stock, reflect its status as a publicly traded entity within the construction machinery and heavy transportation equipment sector.

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WAB Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 35,308m
Sector Industrials
Industry Railroads
GiC Sub-Industry Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment
IPO / Inception 1995-06-20

WAB Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 97.7%
Fundamental 54.9%
Dividend 56.4%
Rel. Strength Industry 1671
Analysts 4.3/5
Fair Price Momentum 218.43 USD
Fair Price DCF 240.37 USD

WAB Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.41%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.06%
Annual Growth 5y 7.21%
Payout Consistency 97.2%

WAB Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 84.4%
Growth Correlation 12m 92.1%
Growth Correlation 5y 96.3%
CAGR 5y 20.59%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 2.56
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.98
Alpha 23.09
Beta 1.19
Volatility 27.87%
Current Volume 4334.6k
Average Volume 20d 1372.2k
What is the price of WAB stocks?
As of December 22, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 193.03 with a total of 4,334,600 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -6.14%, over one month by -3.34%, over three months by +6.46% and over the past year by +51.35%.
Is Westinghouse Air Brake a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Westinghouse Air Brake (NYSE:WAB) is currently (December 2024) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 54.93 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of WAB as of December 2024 is 218.43. This means that WAB is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +13.16% (Margin of Safety).
Is WAB a buy, sell or hold?
Westinghouse Air Brake has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.30. Therefor, it is recommend to buy WAB.
  • Strong Buy: 6
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 3
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for WAB stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, WAB Westinghouse Air Brake will be worth about 242.7 in December 2025. The stock is currently trading at 193.03. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +25.71%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 217.6 12.7%
Analysts Target Price 127 -34.2%
ValueRay Target Price 242.7 25.7%