WAB (Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies) Inventory Turnover: 0.68 (As of Mar. 2026)


WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp WAB
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What is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Inventory Turnover?

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies WAB -0.72% 89 Inventory Turnover is 0.68 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WAB with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $212.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,889 Mil. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,798 Mil. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.68.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 135.14.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.95.


Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies  (NYSE:WAB) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=2797.5/1889*365 / 4
=135.14

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2797.5 / 2950
=0.95

* 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.


Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.


Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's Inventory Turnover can be seen below:

* 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 Inventory Turnover Chart

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Quarterly Data
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Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Inventory Turnover Calculation

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=7361 / ((2314 + 2745) / 2 )
=7361 / 2529.5
=2.91

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=1889 / ((2745 + 2850) / 2 )
=1889 / 2797.5
=0.68

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 0.68 mean?
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.68 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and its competitors.
Is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' Inventory Turnover too high?
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' current Inventory Turnover is 0.68. Overall, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' Inventory Turnover compare to NSC and CSX?
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' Inventory Turnover of 0.68 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Transportation company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Inventory Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and its competitors. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's current Inventory Turnover is 0.68. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $212.55, compared to a current price of $267.65 — trading 25.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.68. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.68 as of Mar. 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 $267.65 is trading 25.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $212.55. GuruFocus considers Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAB:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.68
  • GF Value™: $212.55 vs. price of $267.65 (25.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 8 warning signs

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Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Business Description

Address 30 Isabella Street, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15212
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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