Westinghouse Air Brake TechnologiesWAB -4.57%89 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.12. 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. Among 566 Transportation companies, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies ranks better than 94.35% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WAB'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.19
Current: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies was 0.19. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.12.
WAB's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 94.35% of 566
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.45
vs WAB: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies was 1.18%. The lowest was 0.37%. And the median was 0.54%.
During the past 12 months, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 24.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies was 86.60% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 5.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (NYSE:WAB) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
WAB vs NSC, CSX, TRN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies ranks #32 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 is near median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.19. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' value of 0.11 is 75.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies ranks #32 out of 566 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 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NSC and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies ranks #32 out of 566 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' value of 0.11 is 75.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 566 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 is 75.6% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.12. 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 $269.53 — trading 26.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 75.6% below the Transportation industry median of 0.45. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11 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 $269.53 is trading 26.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $212.55.
GuruFocus considers Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAB:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.11 (near median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: $212.55 vs. price of $269.53 (26.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.6% below the Transportation median (#32 of 566)
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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