Woodward (MIL:1WWD) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


MIL:1WWD Woodward Inc MIL:1WWD
89 GF Score
Price €232.00
GF Value €132.75
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What is Woodward Moat Score?

Woodward MIL:1WWD 89 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1WWD with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €132.75. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Aerospace & Defense companies, Woodward ranks better than 93.97% on this metric.

Woodward has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Woodward has Narrow Moat: Woodward Inc benefits from proprietary technology and strong customer relationships in aerospace and energy. Its economies of scale and innovation capabilities provide a strong narrow moat, but not enough for a wide moat classification.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Woodward might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Woodward  (MIL:1WWD) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Woodward Moat Score Related Terms

MIL:1WWD vs FTAI, CW, ARXS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Woodward's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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.

Woodward Moat Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Woodward's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Woodward's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Woodward (MIL:1WWD) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Woodward ranks #21 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Woodward's Moat Score too high?
Woodward's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Woodward ranks #21 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Woodward has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woodward's Moat Score compare to FTAI and CW?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Woodward ranks #21 out of 348 companies for Moat Score. This places Woodward in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Woodward's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woodward stock overvalued right now?
Woodward (MIL:1WWD) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is €132.75, compared to a current price of €232.00 — trading 74.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Woodward's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Woodward (MIL:1WWD), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 11, 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 Woodward (MIL:1WWD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woodward stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €232.00 is trading 74.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €132.75.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1WWD:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €132.75 vs. price of €232.00 (74.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1WWD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Woodward Business Description

Address 1081 Woodward Way, Fort Collins, CO, USA, 80524
Woodward Inc is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. It designs, produces, and services reliable, efficient, low-emission, and high-performance energy control products for diverse applications in challenging environments. The company operates in two segments, Aerospace and Industrial. The Aerospace segment provides fuel pumps, actuators, air valves, specialty valves, fuel nozzles, and thrust reverser actuation systems for turbine engines and nacelles, and flight deck controls, actuators, servo controls, motors, and sensors for aircraft. The Industrial segment offers actuators, valves, pumps, fuel injection systems, solenoids, ignition systems, speed controls, electronics and software, and sensors.
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