Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 61/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
As of 2026-11-03, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (NYSE: WAB) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $279.60 (-2.09% 1D, market cap $46.92B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, WAB ranks #100 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Industrials sector (Railroads), WAB carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 41.0x, gross margin of 34.1%, and ROIC of 11.1%. By comparison, CNI (Canadian National Railway Company) holds a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $74.72B) and NSC (Norfolk Southern Corporation) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 26.8x, ROIC 13.0%, cap $76.96B). Among the 5-stock peer group, NSC leads on earnings multiple (26.8x) while CSX leads on capital efficiency (17.2% ROIC).
Per WAB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000943452), Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation generated $11.17B in revenue (+7.5% YoY), $1.17B in net income, and $1.50B in free cash flow against $22.07B in total assets and $4.29B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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Altman Z-Score 3.69 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 13.4% FCF Margin ($1.50B FCF) & 34.1% Gross Margin
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (45.6) create a -10 pt regime headwind
Even with a 61/100 (C-) score, WAB faces multiple-compression risk if 41.0x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
Priced at 41x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($284.74) or 200D SMA ($268.79) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($283.37) toward Bear Floor ($221.03).
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) dropped -2.09% to $279.60, trading at 76% of its 52-week range ($194.93 – $306.64). Solid 34% profit margin (11% return on capital), mixed timing at 41x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +7.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) ranks #100 by composite RQD confidence (61/100, grade C-) and #35 by equity capitalization ($46.92B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, NSC leads on earnings valuation at 26.8x trailing P/E, while CSX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 17.2% ROIC and — gross margin. NSC currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 72/100 (B) compared with WAB at 61/100 (C-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAB
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Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation | C- | 61/100 | 41.0x | 34.1% | 11.1% | -2.09% | $46.92B | Benchmark Subject |
| CNI Canadian National Railway Company | C+ | 67/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | -0.30% | $74.72B | /cni-vs-wab → |
| NSC Norfolk Southern Corporation | B | 72/100 | 26.8x | — | 13.0% | +0.13% | $76.96B | /nsc-vs-wab → |
| CP Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited | C+ | 66/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +1.48% | $77.98B | /cp-vs-wab → |
| CSX CSX Corporation | C+ | 67/100 | 33.3x | — | 17.2% | -0.48% | $95.84B | /csx-vs-wab → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) reported GAAP revenue of $11.17B (+7.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $10.39B , and +15.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.17B, operating cash flow of $1.76B, and free cash flow of $1.50B (-7.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, WAB closed FY2025 with $22.07B in total assets against $4.29B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.69, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $11.17B | $1.17B | $1.76B | $1.50B | $22.07B | $4.29B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $10.39B | $1.06B | $1.83B | $1.63B | $18.70B | $3.48B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $9.68B | $815.0M | $1.20B | $765.5M | $26.35B | $6.17B |
As of 2026-11-03, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (NYSE: WAB) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $279.60 (-2.09% 1D, market cap $46.92B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, WAB ranks #100 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Industrials sector (Railroads), WAB carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 41.0x, gross margin of 34.1%, and ROIC of 11.1%. By comparison, CNI (Canadian National Railway Company) holds a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $74.72B) and NSC (Norfolk Southern Corporation) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 26.8x, ROIC 13.0%, cap $76.96B). Among the 5-stock peer group, NSC leads on earnings multiple (26.8x) while CSX leads on capital efficiency (17.2% ROIC).
Per WAB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000943452), Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation generated $11.17B in revenue (+7.5% YoY), $1.17B in net income, and $1.50B in free cash flow against $22.07B in total assets and $4.29B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
WAB last traded at $279.60 (-2.09% on volume of 808,339 shares), positioning the stock -1.81% below its 50-day simple moving average ($284.74) and +4.02% above its 200-day simple moving average ($268.79). Across its 52-week range of $194.93 to $306.64, WAB sits at the 75.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 45.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.3% ($264.78 to $294.42).
Why WAB Stock dropped -2.09% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 34% profit margin (11% return on capital), mixed timing at 41x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, WAB scores 64 out of 100, a letter grade of C, with the verdict label "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are:
Taken together, the rating points to a business with sound balance-sheet quality and institutional interest, offset by a fully priced valuation and a cash yield that does not provide a large margin of safety. Upside drivers are the balance-sheet strength and steady institutional flow; the main valuation tradeoff is the high P/E against a 3.13% FCF yield.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Industrials sector and the Railroads industry. Per the profile, it is a publicly traded US company with a market capitalization of $47.9B. The source data does not itemize specific products, customers, or revenue segments, so the detailed mechanics of how the company earns revenue are not available in source data.
Per the SEC financials:
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $11167.0M | $1793.0M | $1170.0M | N/A | $1499.0M | N/A | $4291.0M |
| FY 2024 | $10387.0M | $1609.0M | $1056.0M | N/A | $1627.0M | N/A | $3480.0M |
| FY 2023 | $9677.0M | $1266.0M | $815.0M | N/A | $765.5M | N/A | $6167.0M |
Revenue rose from $9677.0M in FY 2023 to $11167.0M in FY 2025, and operating income rose from $1266.0M to $1793.0M over the same span. Per the market data, gross margin is 34.1%, operating margin 16.1%, and net margin 10.5%, with ROIC of 11.1%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 3.69 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.39, which indicates a balance-sheet posture the rating treats as a relative strength. Reported debt moved from $6167.0M in FY 2023 to $4291.0M in FY 2025.
Per the recent news feed, six items reference WAB:
Risk watch items: the valuation-versus-cash-flow framing in the lead headline. Proprietary signals: none. Specific Q3 2026 figures are not available in source data.
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Upstream and downstream dependencies are not available in source data. Sector and industry classification (Industrials / Railroads) is the only sector context provided; sector correlation figures are not available in source data. Second-order bottlenecks are not available in source data.
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Welcome to the WAB (Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 64/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) in Railroads. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (41.0x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on WAB, but look at what you are paying: 41.0x trailing P/E with 34.1% gross margins. Unless Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on WAB, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Railroads and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $285.56 (52-wk range $194.93 - $306.64), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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