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Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$279.60 -2.09% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $278.02

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 64/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

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ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $47.92B

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As of 2026-11-02, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (NYSE: WAB) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 64/100 at a spot price of $279.60 (-2.09% 1D, market cap $47.92B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, WAB ranks #92 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Railroads), WAB carries a Roarable C (64/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 41.0x, gross margin of 34.1%, and ROIC of 11.1%. By comparison, CNI (Canadian National Railway Company) holds a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $74.94B) and CP (Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited) posts a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $76.84B). Among the 5-stock peer group, NSC leads on earnings multiple (26.8x) while CSX leads on capital efficiency (17.2% ROIC).

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Per WAB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000943452), Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation generated $11.17B in revenue (+7.5% YoY), $1.17B in net income, and $1.50B in free cash flow against $22.07B in total assets and $4.29B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 41x 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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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $278.01 (-0.57%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 13.4% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 64/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 55.2% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk C+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.7% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for WAB)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.4%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (64/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY WAB SCORES 64/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (25% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.69 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+14/20 pts (22% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±5.4% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)

Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 9 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade B$286.51-1.1% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade B-$283.43-1.6% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade B-$278.95+0.2% Next Q

Current

Grade C$279.60+1.1% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: B (72) → C (64)Full Audit →

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Even with a 64/100 (C) score, WAB faces multiple-compression risk if 41.0x 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 41x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 31.6% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($285.09) or 200D SMA ($268.53) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($287.15) toward Bear Floor ($223.98).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE

51.930 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)

3.69>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)

8 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE76% OF RANGE

L: $195$279.60H: $307

1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (34% profit margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: C-RQD 12 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: CRQD 25 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: C+RQD 27 / 40

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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

NEUTRAL (60)

11.1% ROIC with 34.1% gross margin and 3.13% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

BULLISH (80)

Altman-Z 3.69 and Piotroski 8/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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NEUTRAL (60)

25/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 11/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like WAB

✓Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Priced at 41x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

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WAB // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +6.63%📐 WEDGE COMPRESSION COIL

2026-11-02O $282.2H $285.6L $279.6C $279.6VOL 905.9K

RES: $289.6SUP: $272.7SMA50: $285.1SMA200: $268.5

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

31.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +7.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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Industrials Rank #92 of 485 ⚔️ CNI vs WAB Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (WAB vs. CNI, CP, NSC, CSX)

Industry: Railroads (11 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) ranks #92 by composite RQD confidence (64/100, grade C) and #34 by equity capitalization ($47.92B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, NSC leads on earnings valuation at 26.8x trailing P/E, while CSX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 17.2% ROIC and — gross margin. NSC currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 73/100 (B) compared with WAB at 64/100 (C).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
WAB ACTIVE Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation	C	64/100	41.0x	34.1%	11.1%	-2.09%	$47.92B	Benchmark Subject
CNI Canadian National Railway Company	C+	67/100	32.8x	—	9.9%	-0.30%	$74.94B	/cni-vs-wab →
CP Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited	C	63/100	32.8x	—	9.9%	+1.48%	$76.84B	/cp-vs-wab →
NSC Norfolk Southern Corporation	B	73/100	26.8x	—	13.0%	+0.13%	$76.86B	/nsc-vs-wab →
CSX CSX Corporation	C+	67/100	33.3x	—	17.2%	-0.48%	$96.30B	/csx-vs-wab →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000943452

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) reported GAAP revenue of $11.17B (+7.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $10.39B , and +15.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.17B, operating cash flow of $1.76B, and free cash flow of $1.50B (-7.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, WAB closed FY2025 with $22.07B in total assets against $4.29B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.69, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$11.17B	$1.17B	$1.76B	$1.50B	$22.07B	$4.29B
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$10.39B	$1.06B	$1.83B	$1.63B	$18.70B	$3.48B
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$9.68B	$815.0M	$1.20B	$765.5M	$26.35B	$6.17B

3. WAB Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is WAB stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does WAB compare to CNI and CP in the Industrials sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for WAB?

Where is WAB trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

WAB last traded at $279.60 (-2.09% on volume of 808,339 shares), positioning the stock -1.93% below its 50-day simple moving average ($285.09) and +4.12% above its 200-day simple moving average ($268.53). Across its 52-week range of $194.93 to $306.64, WAB sits at the 75.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 51.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.4% ($264.50 to $294.70).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell WAB stock right now?

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C (Hold — HOLD) with 64/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 34% profit margin (11% return on capital), mixed timing at 41x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is WAB's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

WAB's 12-month base price target is $287.15 (range $223.98 to $338.84), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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WAB — Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:11:15Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, WAB scores 64 out of 100, a letter grade of C, with the verdict label "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are:

Fundamental Cash Engine: 12 / 20. The rating cites ROIC of 11.1% and an FCF yield of 3.13%. Returns on capital are respectable, but the cash yield is modest relative to the stock's valuation multiples, which is a valuation tradeoff for a prospective buyer.
Whale 13F Flow: 14 / 20. The pillar reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. This is a moderate positive, indicating institutional interest without an overwhelming consensus signal.
Insider Conviction: 11 / 20. Per the rating, SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow is only moderately supportive, so insider activity offers limited confirmation of conviction in either direction.
Macro Regime Fit: 11 / 20. With a beta of 0.94, the stock's sensitivity to the broad market is roughly in line with the market, and the rating notes sector sensitivity as a constraint on the score.
Forensic Balance Sheet: 16 / 20. This is the strongest pillar, citing an Altman Z of 3.69, a Piotroski F of 8/9, and a Debt/Equity of 0.39. Balance-sheet quality is a relative strength and supports downside resilience.

Taken together, the rating points to a business with sound balance-sheet quality and institutional interest, offset by a fully priced valuation and a cash yield that does not provide a large margin of safety. Upside drivers are the balance-sheet strength and steady institutional flow; the main valuation tradeoff is the high P/E against a 3.13% FCF yield.

Snapshot

Price	Market Cap	P/E (TTM)	Forward P/E	EV/EBITDA	EPS (TTM)	Dividend Yield	Beta	52-Wk Range	ROIC %
285.56	$47.92B	41	38.1	24.6	6.97	0.36%	0.94	$194.93 - $306.64	11.1%

Business

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Industrials sector and the Railroads industry. Per the profile, it is a publicly traded US company with a market capitalization of $47.9B. The source data does not itemize specific products, customers, or revenue segments, so the detailed mechanics of how the company earns revenue are not available in source data.

Financial Trend

Per the SEC financials:

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$11167.0M	$1793.0M	$1170.0M	N/A	$1499.0M	N/A	$4291.0M
FY 2024	$10387.0M	$1609.0M	$1056.0M	N/A	$1627.0M	N/A	$3480.0M
FY 2023	$9677.0M	$1266.0M	$815.0M	N/A	$765.5M	N/A	$6167.0M

Revenue rose from $9677.0M in FY 2023 to $11167.0M in FY 2025, and operating income rose from $1266.0M to $1793.0M over the same span. Per the market data, gross margin is 34.1%, operating margin 16.1%, and net margin 10.5%, with ROIC of 11.1%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 3.69 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.39, which indicates a balance-sheet posture the rating treats as a relative strength. Reported debt moved from $6167.0M in FY 2023 to $4291.0M in FY 2025.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, six items reference WAB:

A Yahoo Finance report (green light, CATALYST) headlined that the stock "Looks Fully Valued Against Cash Flow Prospects," which aligns with the valuation tradeoff noted in the RQD rating.
A Seeking Alpha item (yellow, MARKET WIRE) references the 2026 Q3 results and earnings call presentation.
A TradingView estimates item (yellow) and a StockInvest.us forecast item (yellow) are present without quantitative content in the source.
A marketscreener.com item (yellow) references results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2026.
A Yahoo Finance Q3 2026 earnings call summary (yellow) is listed.

Risk watch items: the valuation-versus-cash-flow framing in the lead headline. Proprietary signals: none. Specific Q3 2026 figures are not available in source data.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Upstream and downstream dependencies are not available in source data. Sector and industry classification (Industrials / Railroads) is the only sector context provided; sector correlation figures are not available in source data. Second-order bottlenecks are not available in source data.

Open Questions

What are the specific Q3 2026 revenue, earnings, and guidance figures referenced in the earnings call and results items?
What are the company's reported cash balances, since cash is listed as N/A for every period?
Which product lines, customers, and geographic segments drive the revenue base shown in the financials?
What is the reported EPS for each fiscal year, given that EPS is listed as N/A across all periods?
What analyst consensus ratings, price targets, and insider or 13F holder transactions exist for WAB?

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 8h ago

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) Stock Looks Fully Valued Against Cash Flow Prospects

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Seeking Alpha • 11h ago

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation 2026 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

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🟡 MARKET WIRE TradingView • 14h ago

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation Estimates – NYSE:WAB

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🟡 MARKET WIRE StockInvest.us • 17h ago

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Stock Price Forecast. Should You Buy WAB?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE marketscreener.com • 20h ago

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation Reports Earnings Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 23h ago

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation Q3 2026 Earnings Call Summary

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Simply Wall Street • 1d ago

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (NYSE:WAB) Stock Forecast & Analyst Predictions

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Seeking Alpha • 1d ago

Wabtec Shows Few Signs Of A Slowdown In Earnings (NYSE:WAB)

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is WAB (C • RQD 64/100) a Buy at $285.56?

Welcome to the WAB (Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 64/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) in Railroads. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (41.0x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SK SkepticalCFA Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $228.45 (-20.0%)

Spot @ $285.56

Pump the brakes on WAB — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on WAB, but look at what you are paying: 41.0x trailing P/E with 34.1% gross margins. Unless Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

SI SiliconVal_Bull Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $351.24 (+23.0%)

Spot @ $285.56

WAB cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on WAB, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Railroads and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $285.56 (52-wk range $194.93 - $306.64), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.