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Why ROK Stock advanced +0.91% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$440.16 +0.91% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $441.94
Rockwell Automation Inc. (ROK) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 73/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (48.1% gross margin, 23% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
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Cap $48.54B
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As of 2026-11-03, Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 73/100 at a spot price of $440.16 (+0.91% 1D, market cap $48.54B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 486 tracked Industrials issuers, ROK ranks #22 in composite RQD confidence.
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Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), ROK carries a Roarable B (73/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 57.8x, gross margin of 48.1%, and ROIC of 22.9%. By comparison, ROP (Roper Technologies Inc.) holds a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 29.0x, ROIC 6.3%, cap $46.15B) and LHX (L3Harris Technologies Inc.) posts a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 32.3x, ROIC 5.7%, cap $51.69B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ROP leads on earnings multiple (29.0x) while ROK leads on capital efficiency (22.9% ROIC).
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Per ROK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0001024478), Rockwell Automation Inc. generated $8.34B in revenue (+0.9% YoY), $869.0M in net income, and $1.17B in free cash flow against $11.23B in total assets and $2.57B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (48.1% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 58x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $441.92 (+0.40%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 19/20 (A+) • 14% FCF Margin
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Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.7% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ROK)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (73/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY ROK SCORES 73/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+19/20 pts (26% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 14% FCF Margin ($1.17B FCF) & 48.1% Gross Margin
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (25% of score)
Altman Z-Score 7.59 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (49.8) create a -9 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C+$423.42+3.6% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade B-$438.51+1.2% Next Q
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Q3 (-1Q)Grade B$443.81-0.8% Next Q
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CurrentGrade B$440.16+7.1% Hist 90D α
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the ROK Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 73/100 (B) score, ROK faces multiple-compression risk if 57.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Priced at 58x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 45.6% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($431.72) or 200D SMA ($427.56) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($469.87) toward Bear Floor ($360.93).
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Rockwell Automation Inc. (ROK) advanced +0.91% to $440.16, trading at 62% of its 52-week range ($347.53 – $497.36). High-quality cash engine (48.1% gross margin, 23% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 62% of its 52-week range ($347.53 – $497.36) with RSI-14 at 49.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5.6% around $440.16 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B (Buy) backed by 48.1% gross margin and $1.2B annual free cash flow.
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ROK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +9.95%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $451.4H $451.4L $436.2C $440.2VOL 614.1K
RES: $450.0SUP: $378.2SMA50: $431.7SMA200: $427.6
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
40.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +0.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Industrials Rank #22 of 486
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1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (ROK vs. ROP, LHX, KEYS, GRMN)
Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)Across 486 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Rockwell Automation Inc. (ROK) ranks #22 by composite RQD confidence (73/100, grade B) and #33 by equity capitalization ($48.54B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ROP leads on earnings valuation at 29.0x trailing P/E, while ROK leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 22.9% ROIC and 48.1% gross margin. ROP currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 75/100 (B) compared with ROK at 73/100 (B).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Rockwell Automation Inc. | B | 73/100 | 57.8x | 48.1% | 22.9% | +0.91% | $48.54B | Benchmark Subject |
| ROP Roper Technologies Inc. | B | 75/100 | 29.0x | 69.2% | 6.3% | +2.77% | $46.15B | /rop-vs-rok → |
| LHX L3Harris Technologies Inc. | C | 65/100 | 32.3x | — | 5.7% | +0.49% | $51.69B | /lhx-vs-rok → |
| KEYS Keysight Technologies Inc. | C- | 59/100 | 66.1x | 62.1% | 10.5% | -2.69% | $52.30B | /keys-vs-rok → |
| GRMN Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland) | B- | 70/100 | 32.4x | 58.7% | 16.6% | +0.59% | $52.54B | /grmn-vs-rok → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-30 • CIK 0001024478 ↗In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), Rockwell Automation Inc. (ROK) reported GAAP revenue of $8.34B (+0.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $8.26B , and -7.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $869.0M, operating cash flow of $1.54B, and free cash flow of $1.17B (+137.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, ROK closed FY2025 with $11.23B in total assets against $2.57B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 7.59, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-09-30 | $8.34B | $869.0M | $1.54B | $1.17B | $11.23B | $2.57B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-09-30 | $8.26B | $953.0M | $864.0M | $492.1M | $10.94B | $2.56B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-09-30 | $9.06B | $1.39B | $1.37B | $966.4M | $27.63B | $6.46B |
3. ROK Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs ROK stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 73/100 at a spot price of $440.16 (+0.91% 1D, market cap $48.54B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 486 tracked Industrials issuers, ROK ranks #22 in composite RQD confidence.
How does ROK compare to ROP and LHX in the Industrials sector?
Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), ROK carries a Roarable B (73/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 57.8x, gross margin of 48.1%, and ROIC of 22.9%. By comparison, ROP (Roper Technologies Inc.) holds a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 29.0x, ROIC 6.3%, cap $46.15B) and LHX (L3Harris Technologies Inc.) posts a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 32.3x, ROIC 5.7%, cap $51.69B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ROP leads on earnings multiple (29.0x) while ROK leads on capital efficiency (22.9% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ROK?
Per ROK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0001024478), Rockwell Automation Inc. generated $8.34B in revenue (+0.9% YoY), $869.0M in net income, and $1.17B in free cash flow against $11.23B in total assets and $2.57B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (48.1% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 58x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is ROK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
ROK last traded at $440.16 (+0.91% on volume of 871,372 shares), positioning the stock +1.95% above its 50-day simple moving average ($431.72) and +2.95% above its 200-day simple moving average ($427.56). Across its 52-week range of $347.53 to $497.36, ROK sits at the 61.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 49.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.6% ($415.51 to $464.81).
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 73/100 (B)
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ROK — Rockwell Automation Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-09-30
1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Rockwell Automation Inc. (ROK) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 73/100, corresponding to a B letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $440.16 (+0.91% 1D, market capitalization $48.54B).
- Fundamental Cash Engine (19/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 22.9%, gross margin of 48.1%, operating margin of 20.4%, and free cash flow yield of 2.33%.
- Whale 13F & Options Flow (13/20) + Insider Conviction (12/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
- Macro Regime Fit (11/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (18/20): Incorporates a 1.10x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 7.59, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.69x.
2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory
Rockwell Automation Inc. Is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Industrials sector, specifically Industrial Machinery/Components. The profile identifies it as an operator in this industry with a market capitalization of $50.2B. — for product lines, customer segments, or revenue-generation mechanics beyond the sector and industry classification.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-09-30), Rockwell Automation Inc. (ROK) reported $8.34B in annual revenue (up from $8.26B in FY2024, +0.9% YoY) and $869.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($9.06B revenue, $1.39B net income) through FY2025, ROK scaled operating cash flow to $1.54B and free cash flow to $1.17B, backed by $11.23B in total assets against $2.57B in total debt.
3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case (B • RQD 73/100): Strong cash generator (48.1% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 19/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 13/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $347.53 – $497.36 52-week range.
- 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Priced at 58x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Investors must weigh 57.8x trailing P/E and 25.9x EV/EBITDA against 20.4% operating margins and a 1.10x macro beta.
4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch
Sector classification (Industrials / Industrial Machinery/Components) is the only structural context. — for specific supplier, customer, or sector-correlation relationships. Investors should treat the absence of mapped links as a gap in this analysis rather than evidence of an absence of ripple effects.
- Key Question #1: Can ROK sustain or expand its 20.4% operating margin and 22.9% ROIC against Industrial Machinery/Components peers over the next 4 quarters?
- Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $8.34B and free cash flow of $1.17B, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $2.57B in total debt?
- Key Question #3: How sensitive is ROK's 53.8x forward P/E multiple to Industrials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.10x)?
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BR BreakoutHunter RQD DEBATE OPENER • Swing & Catalyst Trader 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $540.89 (+24.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate Per the Roarable RQD rating, a 22.9% ROIC and 18 of 20 forensic balance-sheet score (Altman Z 7.59, Piotroski F 7/9) show a high-return
Here is why I am bullish on ROK here at $436.20: Per the Roarable RQD rating, a 22.9% ROIC and 18 of 20 forensic balance-sheet score (Altman Z 7.59, Piotroski F 7/9) show a high-return, low-distress cash engine.. Compare ROK's 20.4% operating margin and 22.9% ROIC against the rest of Industrial Machinery/Components. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $414.39 are getting bought.
SectorRotator 🐂 BULL
@CreditSpread_Watch Fair point on 57.8x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Industrial Machinery/Components. If gross margin (48.1%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.
CR CreditSpread_Watch RQD DEBATE OPENER • Balance Sheet Analyst 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $357.68 (-18.0%)
Spot @ $436.20 Per the market data, a 57.8 trailing P/E and 2.33% FCF yield leave little valuation margin while reported net income fell from $1.39B
Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short ROK above $436.20. Per the market data, a 57.8 trailing P/E and 2.33% FCF yield leave little valuation margin while reported net income fell from $1.39B to $869.0M over three fiscal years.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (19/20) and FCF yield (2.33%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $497.36.