WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Jan 21, 2025, the WAB stock has a PE ratio of 34.22. This is based on the current EPS of $6.01 and the stock price of $205.65 per share. An increase of 20% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 28.5 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 28.55. The current 34.22 PE ratio is 20% above 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 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27.95 | -3.12% |
| 2022 | 28.85 | -7.29% |
| 2021 | 31.12 | -7.33% |
| 2020 | 33.58 | -17.55% |
| 2019 | 40.73 | 77.4% |
| 2018 | 22.96 | -22.75% |
| 2017 | 29.72 | 20.62% |
| 2016 | 24.64 | 43.42% |
| 2015 | 17.18 | -27.63% |
| 2014 | 23.74 | -2.51% |
WAB average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of WAB is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
WAB PE vs peers
WAB's PE ratio is higher than its peer stocks GE and TRN.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GBX Greenbrier Companies Inc | 11.43 | $2.12B |
| TRN Trinity Industries Inc | 18.19 | $3.15B |
| GE General Electric Co | 32.84 | $204.02B |
| WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp | 34.44 | $35.58B |
| RAIL FreightCar America Inc | N/A | $240.33M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for WAB stock as of Jan 21, 2025, stands at 34.22.
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 27.53.
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 28.68.
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 20% above 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 (Jan 21, 2025), Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's stock price is $205.65. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $6.01. Therefore, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's P/E ratio for today is 34.22. PE RATIO(34.22) = STOCK PRICE($205.65) / TTM EPS($6.01)
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