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WWD · Nasdaq · United States · Electrical Industrial Apparatus
In shortWoodward, Inc. is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+7.3% last year).
Financial health
Strong
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | – | n/a |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 12.4% | 70/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 18.6% | 93/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 2.08× | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.23× | 99/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | – | n/a |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 9.5% | 58/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.77× | 59/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 1 of 5 | 67/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 11.9% | 67/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 14.4% | 97/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 38.4% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,246 | 2,383 | 2,915 | 3,324 | 3,567 |
| Cost of revenue | 1,695 | 1,857 | 2,237 | 2,448 | 2,611 |
| Gross profit | 551 | 525 | 678 | 876 | 956 |
| Research & development | 117 | 120 | 132 | 141 | 148 |
| Selling, general & admin | 187 | 203 | 270 | 307 | 330 |
| Interest expense | 34 | 35 | 48 | 48 | 46 |
| Pre-tax income | 246 | 200 | 276 | 454 | 521 |
| Income tax | 37 | 28 | 43 | 81 | 79 |
| Net income | 209 | 172 | 232 | 373 | 442 |
| Diluted EPS | $3.18 | $2.71 | $3.78 | $6.01 | $7.19 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 66 | 63 | 61 | 62 | 61 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
Not computed: a required balance-sheet item is missing.
9/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Jul 30, 2026