Woodward, Inc. WWD NASDAQ

Woodward, Inc. (WWD) has shown strong revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $2.4B to $3.6B (average +14.6%/yr). Net income reached $442M, reflecting exceptional earnings expansion at +38.1%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 12.4%, which is moderate. The company has maintained profitability in all 4 of the past 4 years, demonstrating a consistent earnings track record. The gross margin is 26.8% (low), with a +4.8pp trend over the period. With a $24B market cap and MOAT composite score of 59/100, the company has a moderate competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (90/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (100/100, Pass) — proving consistent earnings. Looking at the full 32-year history, the company was profitable in 31 of 32 years — an excellent long-term track record
• INCOME (55/100, Partial) — the company is profitable but margin is below 15%
• MOAT (59/100, Partial) — some competitive advantages are present but not dominant

Overall SharesGrow Score: 69/100 with 3/7 criteria passed.