Rockwell Automation, Inc. (rok)
ROK — Company Overview
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) trades on NYQ as part of the Industrials peer group (Specialty Industrial Machinery).
| Ticker | ROK |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Specialty Industrial Machinery |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $48.17B |
| Last price | $432.89 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
ROK — Business Description
ROK represents a Specialty Industrial Machinery business in the Industrials segment. Rockwell Automation, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides industrial automation and digital transformation solutions in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. It operates in three segments: Intelligent Devices, Software & Control, and Lifecycle Services. The company offers drives, motion, advanced material handling, safety, sensing, industrial components, hardware, software, and configured-to-order products; and control and visualization software and hardware, digital twin, simulation and information software, network and security infrastructure, and custom-engineered systems. It also provides digital consulting, professional services, engineered-to-order…
Official website: https://www.rockwellautomation.com.
ROK — Investment Thesis
At a high level, ROK offers exposure to Industrials with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 7.9% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 40.53× implies elevated growth expectations at the current price.
- Forward P/E (29.14×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Dividend yield near 1.3% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $48.17B.
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ROK — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Rockwell Automation, Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin near 13.4% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $1.30B supports balance-sheet flexibility. Debt-to-equity of 103.35 warrants monitoring in a higher-rate environment.
| Trailing P/E | 40.53× |
| Forward P/E | 29.14× |
| Price / Sales | 5.36× |
| Price / Book | 13.76× |
| Gross margin | 49.1% |
| Operating margin | 21.0% |
| Profit margin | 13.4% |
| Return on equity | 30.6% |
| Debt / Equity | 103.35 |
| Free cash flow | $1.30B |
ROK — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) depends on demand trends in Specialty Industrial Machinery and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 7.9% suggests steady but measured expansion.
- Earnings growth of 40.4% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 13.0% below the 52-week high.
ROK — Competitive Position
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Industrials.
- Competes within Industrials, specifically in Specialty Industrial Machinery.
- Market capitalization of $48.17B places ROK among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin near 49.1% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.
ROK — Strengths
Strengths for Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Revenue growth of 7.9% year-over-year.
- Earnings growth of 40.4% year-over-year.
- Return on equity near 30.6% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
- Gross margin of 49.1% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($1.30B).
- Large Cap scale ($48.17B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
ROK — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) based on available data:
- Elevated trailing P/E (40.53×) limits valuation margin of safety.
- High beta (1.51) amplifies market swings.
ROK — Opportunities
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
ROK — Risks
- Beta of 1.51 implies above-market volatility.
- Rich valuation (P/E 40.53×) increases downside if growth slows.
ROK — Summary
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) is a large-cap Industrials company focused on Specialty Industrial Machinery, listed on NYQ. Last price $432.89 with market cap $48.17B. Trailing P/E 40.53×. Revenue grew 7.9% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 7.9% year-over-year. Key watch items include elevated trailing p/e (40.53×) limits valuation margin of safety. Premium Terminal tools for Rockwell Automation, Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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Rockwell Automation, Inc. FAQ
What does Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) do?
Rockwell Automation, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides industrial automation and digital transformation solutions in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. It operates in three segments: Intelligent Devices, Software & C…
What is ROK's P/E ratio?
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 40.53× based on publicly available market data.
Does ROK pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 1.3%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is ROK in?
Rockwell Automation, Inc. is classified in Industrials (Specialty Industrial Machinery) on NYQ.
What is ROK's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $48.17B.
What are the main risks for ROK?
Key risks include above-average volatility (beta 1.51), elevated valuation, among factors on this page.
What are the strengths of ROK?
Potential positives include revenue growth of 7.9% year-over-year, earnings growth of 40.4% year-over-year.
Where can I get analyst estimates for ROK?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Rockwell Automation, Inc. are on the free /stocks/rok/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.