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What is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies EV-to-EBIT?
Westinghouse Air Brake TechnologiesWAB +1.51%88 EV-to-EBIT is 28.70 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 22.09. GuruFocus rates WAB with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $223.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Transportation companies, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies ranks worse than 85.14% on this metric.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (NYSE:WAB) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $51,520 Mil.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's EBIT 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 $1,987 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart
For the Railroads subindustry, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $57,027 Mil.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's EBIT 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 $1,987 Mil.
* 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 (WAB) has a EV-to-EBIT of 28.70 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 22.09. Over the past decade, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.52 to 38.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies ranks #739 out of 868 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' current EV-to-EBIT of 28.70 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 22.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.52 to a high of 38.66. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.18. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' value of 28.70 is 135.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies ranks #739 out of 868 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to NSC and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies ranks #739 out of 868 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.18. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' value of 28.70 is 135.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.52 to 38.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.09 vs. the industry median of 12.18, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.18, based on 868 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's current EV-to-EBIT of 28.70 is 135.7% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's current EV-to-EBIT is 28.70, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 22.09. 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 $223.56, compared to a current price of $302.50 — trading 35.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 28.70, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 22.09 and 135.7% above the Transportation industry median of 12.18. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 28.70 as of Jul. 26, 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 $302.50 is trading 35.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $223.56.
GuruFocus considers Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAB:
EV-to-EBIT: 28.70 (30% above median its 10-year median of 22.09)
GF Value™: $223.56 vs. price of $302.50 (35.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 135.7% above the Transportation median (#739 of 868)
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 Business Description
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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