WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Mar 20, 2025, the WAB stock has a PE ratio of 30.65. This is based on the current EPS of $6.05 and the stock price of $185.41 per share. An increase of 4.3% 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 28.62. The current 30.65 PE ratio is 7% 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 | 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, 5 and 10-year historical 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 | 9.26 | $1.72B |
| TRN Trinity Industries Inc | 17.53 | $2.42B |
| WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp | 30.65 | $31.68B |
| GE General Electric Co | 33.76 | $218.88B |
| RAIL FreightCar America Inc | N/A | $122.56M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for WAB stock as of Mar 20, 2025, stands at 30.65.
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 27.85.
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 28.81.
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 7% 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 (Mar 20, 2025), Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's stock price is $185.41. 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 30.65. PE RATIO(30.65) = STOCK PRICE($185.41) / TTM EPS($6.05)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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