Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
WAB price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
Fairly valuedWAB is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $285.43
- Sector
- Industrials
- 12-month range
- $196.14–$305.79
- Market cap
- $48.2B
- From 52-week high
- -6.7%
- Shares outstanding
- 169M
- Rank in Industrials by discount to fair value
- #64 of 106
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation manufactures and services braking systems, friction materials, and other safety-related equipment for freight and passenger rail vehicles. The company operates globally, serving rail operators and manufacturers across North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
WAB currently ranks #64 of 106 Industrials stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $48.2B
- P/E (trailing)
- 29x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $12B
- Net margin
- 10.6%
- EPS (TTM)
- $9.89
- Gross margin
- 36.5%
- Debt / equity
- 0.62
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 8.2%
- Shares outstanding
- 169M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- C
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The top quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Overvalued
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 58 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $288.46
- 200-day average
- $264.97
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price between the averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $1.18 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 0.41%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 4
- Next ex-dividend date
- 2026-11-17
- Last payment date
- 2026-09-01
Earnings how computed
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 7 beat, 1 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+4.9%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+7.5%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+1.0%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+1.8%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+4.1%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+12.3%)
2024-12 ▼ miss (-3.0%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+6.4%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 10 buy · 2 hold · 0 sell (12 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $330
- Target vs last price
- +15.6%
What our data shows for WAB
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for WAB, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $196.14–$305.79.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 58.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for WAB
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent WAB news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for WAB is currently mixed, computed from recent coverage.
- Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-21)
TickrTrends take: Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation recently reported third quarter 2026 results, providing updated financial performance data that investors can use to assess whether the Fairly valued designation remains appropriate. For a company in the Industrials sector, earnings trends and operational metrics from this quarter will be relevant to monitoring whether current valuation assumptions continue to hold. Valuation-focused readers should examine whether the company's revenue and profitability figures from this period support maintenance of the current assessment or signal a need for valuation recalibration. - Is Wabtec (WAB) Overvalued After Q3 Earnings Beat? EPS at $2.42 vs. Estimated $2.54; GF Score: 86/100 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-21)
TickrTrends take: Wabtec's Q3 earnings results showed actual EPS of 242 cents compared to estimates of 254 cents, representing a miss on the bottom line despite the company's strong GF Score of 86 out of 100. TickrTrends currently assesses WAB as fairly valued within the Industrials sector, suggesting the market has appropriately priced in both the earnings shortfall and the company's operational quality metrics. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether management's forward guidance and margin trends can justify the current pricing, particularly given the earnings miss in a quarter where quality indicators remain elevated. - Westinghouse Air Brake (WAB) Q3 Earnings Beat EPS Estimates but Revenue Misses (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-21)
TickrTrends take: Westinghouse Air Brake's Q3 earnings beat on EPS while missing revenue expectations presents a mixed picture for investors evaluating its fairly valued status. The earnings outperformance despite top-line weakness suggests the company achieved better operational efficiency or cost management in the quarter, which could support the current valuation if this trend continues. Revenue shortfalls in the industrial sector warrant monitoring to determine whether this represents a temporary demand headwind or a more persistent challenge to the company's growth prospects.
More WAB news
- ETFs Are Net Sellers of Westinghouse Air Brake (WAB) on Oct. 9 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-13)
- Wabtec Shows Few Signs Of A Slowdown In Earnings (NYSE:WAB) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-06)
- Wabtec (WAB) Establishes $2 Billion Commercial Paper Program (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-02)
- Westinghouse Air Brake (WAB) Signs $700 Million-Plus Rail Services Deal. Can Profits Grow? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-09-23)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is WAB stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), WAB is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is WAB's TickrTrends verdict?
WAB's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does WAB compare to other Industrials stocks?
WAB ranks #64 of 106 Industrials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is WAB overbought or oversold?
WAB's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does WAB pay a dividend?
Yes. WAB paid $1.18 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 0.41% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 4 consecutive years. The next ex-dividend date on file is 2026-11-17.
Does WAB usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters WAB beat the consensus estimate 7 times and missed 1 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about WAB?
Of 12 analysts covering WAB, 10 rate it a buy, 2 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $330 (+15.6% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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