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During the past 13 years, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 47.10% per year. The lowest was -22.70% per year. And the median was 10.50% per year.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (NYSE:WAB) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
WAB vs NSC, CSX, TRN: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's PE Ratio falls into.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7.44
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $7.44 mean?
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $7.44 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies ranks #132 out of 795 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.44. The Transportation industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.30. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' value of $7.44 is 125.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies ranks #132 out of 795 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to NSC and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies ranks #132 out of 795 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.30. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' value of $7.44 is 125.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Transportation company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Transportation companies is 3.30, based on 795 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $7.44 is 125.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $225.74, compared to a current price of $299.02 — trading 32.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.44 and 125.5% above the Transportation industry median of 3.30. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.44 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $299.02 is trading 32.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $225.74.
GuruFocus considers Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAB:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $7.44
GF Value™: $225.74 vs. price of $299.02 (32.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 125.5% above the Transportation median (#132 of 795)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp provides value-added, technology-based products and services for the freight rail and passenger transit industries and the mining, marine, and industrial markets. It provides its products and services through two main business segments: Freight and Transit. The company generates maximum revenue from the Freight segment, which manufactures new and modernized locomotives, provides aftermarket parts and services to existing locomotives, provides components to new and existing freight cars; builds new commuter locomotives; supplies rail control and infrastructure products, including electronics, positive train control equipment, signal design, and engineering services. Geographically, it generates a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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