Operating Margin - Woodward Inc (NASDAQ:WWD)

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Price: 299.59 USD 0.3%

Market Cap: 18B USD

13.5%

Current

12%

Average

6.2%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

13.5%

Operating Profit

481.5m

Revenue

3.6B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country	Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
US	Woodward Inc NASDAQ:WWD	17.9B USD	14%
US	RTX Corp LSE:0R2N	238.1B USD	10%
US	Raytheon Technologies Corp NYSE:RTX	237.9B USD	10%
NL	Airbus SE PAR:AIR	154.4B EUR	8%
US	Boeing Co NYSE:BA	154B USD	-10%
FR	Safran SA PAR:SAF	122.6B EUR	16%
UK	Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC LSE:RR	93.8B GBP	16%
US	Lockheed Martin Corp NYSE:LMT	108.8B USD	8%
US	General Dynamics Corp NYSE:GD	91.9B USD	10%
DE	Rheinmetall AG XETRA:RHM	74.7B EUR	13%
US	Northrop Grumman Corp NYSE:NOC	80.4B USD	10%

Woodward Inc
Glance View

Economic Moat

None

Market Cap

17.9B USD

Industry

Aerospace & Defense

In the quiet town of Fort Collins, Colorado, lies the bustling headquarters of Woodward Inc., a company that has seamlessly intertwined its destiny with the evolving fields of aerospace and industrial technology. Founded in 1870, Woodward's journey began with the innovative development of a waterwheel governor, and it has adeptly transformed itself over the decades into a leader in energy control and optimization solutions. At its core, Woodward operates within a dual business model—Aerospace and Industrial Systems. The Aerospace segment propels Woodward into the skies, providing critical components that enhance the efficiency and performance of engines used in both commercial and military aircraft. This facet of the business works symbiotically with leading aircraft manufacturers such as Boeing and Airbus, embedding Woodward's technology into the heart of the aviation ecosystem. On the ground, Woodward's Industrial Systems segment digs deep into the fabric of industrial machinery and energy facilities, crafting control systems and components that elevate performance and efficiency. From microturbines to wind turbines, the company’s innovations enable the seamless integration and function of diverse energy sources, thus ensuring a steady and optimized flow of power. Woodward leverages its advanced engineering capabilities to create tailor-made solutions for the world's pressing energy challenges, fostering resilient partnerships across the industrial landscape. By focusing on energy efficiency and emissions control, Woodward not only meets the present-day needs of a rapidly advancing technological environment but also guides industries toward a more sustainable future. This dual approach positions Woodward to capitalize on the broadening demand for innovative control systems, thereby sustainably driving its revenue growth.

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Woodward Inc
NASDAQ:WWD