WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Apr 22, 2025, the WAB stock has a PE ratio of 28.39. This is based on the current EPS of $6.05 and the stock price of $171.76 per share. A decrease of 3.4% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 29.4 of the last 4 quarters.
WAB PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies over the last ten years is 28.71. The current 28.39 PE ratio is comparable to the historical average. Over the past ten years, WAB's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2019 quarter at 52.45, with a price of $71.86 and an EPS of $1.37. The Jun 2016 quarter recorded the bottom point at 17.05, with a price of $70.23 and an EPS of $4.12.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 77.4% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -27.63% in 2015
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.34 | 12.13% | $189.59 | $6.05 |
| 2023 | 27.95 | -3.12% | $126.9 | $4.54 |
| 2022 | 28.85 | -7.29% | $99.81 | $3.46 |
| 2021 | 31.12 | -7.33% | $92.11 | $2.96 |
| 2020 | 33.58 | -17.55% | $73.2 | $2.18 |
| 2019 | 40.73 | 77.4% | $77.8 | $1.91 |
| 2018 | 22.96 | -22.75% | $70.25 | $3.06 |
| 2017 | 29.72 | 20.62% | $81.43 | $2.74 |
| 2016 | 24.64 | 43.42% | $83.02 | $3.37 |
| 2015 | 17.18 | -27.63% | $71.12 | $4.14 |
| 2014 | 23.74 | -2.51% | $86.89 | $3.66 |
| 2013 | 24.35 | 45.72% | $74.27 | $3.05 |
| 2012 | 16.71 | -15.44% | $43.77 | $2.62 |
| 2011 | 19.76 | -3.61% | $34.98 | $1.77 |
| 2010 | 20.5 | 21.45% | $26.45 | $1.29 |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 31.34 | 3.64% | $189.59 | $6.05 |
| Sep 2024 | 30.24 | 9.45% | $181.77 | $6.01 |
| Jun 2024 | 27.63 | -2.51% | $158.05 | $5.72 |
| Mar 2024 | 28.34 | 1.4% | $145.68 | $5.14 |
| Dec 2023 | 27.95 | 10.47% | $126.9 | $4.54 |
| Sep 2023 | 25.3 | -13.71% | $106.27 | $4.2 |
| Jun 2023 | 29.32 | 4.16% | $109.67 | $3.74 |
| Mar 2023 | 28.15 | -2.43% | $101.06 | $3.59 |
| Dec 2022 | 28.85 | 27.65% | $99.81 | $3.46 |
| Sep 2022 | 22.6 | -6.11% | $81.35 | $3.6 |
| Jun 2022 | 24.07 | -20.9% | $82.08 | $3.41 |
| Mar 2022 | 30.43 | -2.22% | $96.17 | $3.16 |
| Dec 2021 | 31.12 | -13% | $92.11 | $2.96 |
| Sep 2021 | 35.77 | 3.86% | $86.21 | $2.41 |
| Jun 2021 | 34.44 | -4.73% | $82.3 | $2.39 |
WAB average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of WAB is greater than its 3-year historical average, but it is below the 5 and 10-year averages.
WAB PE vs peers
WAB's PE ratio is lower than its peer stock GE, but it is greater than TRN's and GBX's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GBX Greenbrier Companies Inc | 6.55 | $1.34B |
| TRN Trinity Industries Inc | 14.62 | $2.02B |
| WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp | 28.39 | $29.34B |
| GE General Electric Co | 29.19 | $201.74B |
| RAIL FreightCar America Inc | N/A | $112.08M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for WAB stock as of Apr 22, 2025, stands at 28.39.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB)?
The average PE ratio for WAB stock over the past 3 years is 27.62.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB)?
The average PE ratio for WAB stock over the past 5 years is 29.26.
What is the highest PE ratio for WAB?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 52.45 in the Sep 2019 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for WAB compare to its historical average?
WAB's current price to earnings ratio is 1.1% below its 10-year historical average.
How is WAB's PE ratio calculated (Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 22, 2025), Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's stock price is $171.76. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $6.05. Therefore, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's P/E ratio for today is 28.39. PE RATIO(28.39) = STOCK PRICE($171.76) / TTM EPS($6.05)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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