Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (wab)
WAB — Company Overview
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) trades on NYQ as part of the Industrials peer group (Railroads).
| Ticker | WAB |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Railroads |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $49.36B |
| Last price | $292.22 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
WAB — Business Description
WAB represents a Railroads business in the Industrials segment. 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 ru…
Official website: https://www.wabteccorp.com.
WAB — Investment Thesis
At a high level, WAB offers exposure to Industrials with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 17.5% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 39.07× implies elevated growth expectations at the current price.
- Forward P/E (23.46×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $49.36B.
See the free estimates and earnings pages for public targets and growth metrics. Ownership, live news, and deeper models remain in Vest Terminal.
WAB — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin near 10.6% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $1.10B supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 39.07× |
| Forward P/E | 23.46× |
| Price / Sales | 4.12× |
| Price / Book | 4.41× |
| Gross margin | 35.7% |
| Operating margin | 19.2% |
| Profit margin | 10.6% |
| Return on equity | 11.6% |
| Debt / Equity | 61.69 |
| Free cash flow | $1.10B |
WAB — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) depends on demand trends in Railroads and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 17.5% indicates strong top-line momentum.
- Earnings growth of 18.9% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 4.7% below the 52-week high.
WAB — Competitive Position
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Industrials.
- Competes within Industrials, specifically in Railroads.
- Market capitalization of $49.36B places WAB among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin of 35.7% should be benchmarked against direct competitors.
WAB — Strengths
Strengths for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Revenue growth of 17.5% year-over-year.
- Earnings growth of 18.9% year-over-year.
- Gross margin of 35.7% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($1.10B).
- Moderate leverage (debt/equity 61.69).
- Large Cap scale ($49.36B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
WAB — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) based on available data:
- Elevated trailing P/E (39.07×) limits valuation margin of safety.
WAB — Opportunities
- Sustained revenue growth (17.5%) could support multiple expansion if margins hold.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
WAB — Risks
- Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.
WAB — Summary
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) is a large-cap Industrials company focused on Railroads, listed on NYQ. Last price $292.22 with market cap $49.36B. Trailing P/E 39.07×. Revenue grew 17.5% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 17.5% year-over-year. Key watch items include elevated trailing p/e (39.07×) limits valuation margin of safety. Premium Terminal tools for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation FAQ
What does Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) do?
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 loco…
What is WAB's P/E ratio?
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation has a trailing P/E of 39.07× based on publicly available market data.
Does WAB pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 0.4%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is WAB in?
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation is classified in Industrials (Railroads) on NYQ.
What is WAB's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $49.36B.
What are the main risks for WAB?
Key risks include elevated valuation, among factors on this page.
What are the strengths of WAB?
Potential positives include revenue growth of 17.5% year-over-year, earnings growth of 18.9% year-over-year.
Where can I get analyst estimates for WAB?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation are on the free /stocks/wab/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.