Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) EBITDA Margin: 20.76%
Is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation's EBITDA margin of 20.76% is 14% above its 5-year average of 18.18%, near the high end of its 5-year range (15.10%–20.76%).
As of Thursday, June 11, 2026. 2.04% above its 12-month average of 20.34%.
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WAB EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
20.76%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
20.34%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
19.17%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
18.18%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
16.97%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
17.20%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
16.57%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.04%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+8.28%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+14.16%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+22.31%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+20.69%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+25.28%
WAB Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) | $44.47B | 20.76% | 20.34% | 19.17% | 18.18% |
| Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) | $49.86B | 16.76% | 17.87% | 19.06% | 19.59% |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) | $50.34B | 31.41% | 32.06% | 32.90% | 32.02% |
| AMETEK, Inc. (AME) | $51.30B | 25.40% | 28.24% | 29.24% | 29.52% |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON) | $36.08B | 7.06% | 14.02% | 14.73% | 7.71% |
| Fastenal Company (FAST) | $53.01B | 20.26% | 21.34% | 22.31% | 22.57% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | $35.89B | 44.70% | 45.39% | 45.11% | 43.76% |
| Dover Corporation (DOV) | $29.08B | 23.03% | 25.88% | 23.12% | 22.28% |
| PACCAR Inc (PCAR) | $60.57B | 14.76% | 16.81% | 17.16% | 16.16% |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) | $62.52B | -25.83% | -30.31% | -41.25% | -73.55% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
33.8%
EBITDA Margin
20.8%
Operating Margin
16.1%
Net Margin
10.5%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)?
- The EBITDA margin for WAB stock is 20.76%.
- Is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation's EBITDA margin high or low?
- Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation's EBITDA margin of 20.76% is 14% above its 5-year average of 18.18%, near the high end of its 5-year range (15.10%–20.76%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for WAB stock is 20.34%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for WAB stock is 19.17%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for WAB stock is 18.18%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for WAB stock is 16.97%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for WAB stock is 17.20%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for WAB stock is 16.57%.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 20.76% |
| 2024-12-31 | 19.93% |
| 2023-12-31 | 18.47% |
| 2022-12-31 | 17.53% |
| 2021-12-31 | 17.32% |
| 2020-12-31 | 15.10% |
| 2019-12-31 | 12.01% |
| 2018-12-31 | 13.50% |
| 2017-12-31 | 13.74% |
| 2016-12-31 | 18.18% |
| 2015-12-31 | 20.16% |
| 2014-12-31 | 19.27% |
| 2013-12-31 | 19.00% |
| 2012-12-31 | 18.22% |
| 2011-12-31 | 16.02% |
| 2010-12-31 | 16.01% |
| 2009-12-31 | 15.38% |
| 2008-12-31 | 15.39% |
| 2007-12-31 | 15.36% |
| 2006-12-31 | 14.35% |
| 2005-12-31 | 12.28% |
| 2004-12-31 | 9.92% |
| 2003-12-31 | 10.72% |
| 2002-12-31 | 10.49% |
| 2001-12-31 | 11.59% |
| 2000-12-31 | 16.97% |
| 1999-12-31 | 20.53% |
| 1998-12-31 | 17.53% |
| 1997-12-31 | 18.29% |
| 1996-12-31 | 22.36% |
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About Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) delivers a comprehensive suite of advanced technological solutions, equipment, and services tailored for the global freight railway and urban mass transit sectors. Its operations are bifurcated into two principal divisions: Freight and Transit. The Freight segment develops, produces, and maintains critical components for both newly manufactured and operational freight carriages and locomotives. This includes constructing brand-new commuter-focused locomotives, undertaking comprehensive rebuilding of freight locomotives, and delivering sophisticated railway electronic systems, positive train control (PTC) technology, signal design expertise, and related engineering provisions. This segment also furnishes essential heat exchange and cooling apparatus. Its clientele encompasses major publicly listed railway operators, equipment leasing firms, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of locomotives and freight cars, and various utility companies. The Transit segment is responsible for the production and upkeep of components utilized in both new and existing passenger conveyance systems, including regional and high-speed trains, subway cars, light-rail vehicles, and buses. This division also renovates subway cars and supplies HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, alongside doors for both buses and subways. This division caters to public transit agencies, municipal governments, leasing corporations, and manufacturers specializing in subway cars and buses. Beyond these core offerings, the company's extensive product portfolio further includes advanced electronically controlled pneumatic braking systems, various railway electronic devices, robust freight car undercarriages, crucial draft gears, couplers, and slack adjusters, as well as air compression and drying units. They also offer diverse heat exchange and cooling solutions, track and switch apparatus, and comprehensive railway braking components. WAB manufactures new switcher locomotives, friction products, and provides extensive overhaul, modernization, and refurbishment services for both transit and freight locomotives and cars. Additionally, their offerings extend to platform screen doors, pantographs, window assemblies, specialized couplers, accessibility lifts and ramps for public transport vehicles, and traction motors. Established in 1869, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Railroads
- CEO
- Rafael Ottoni Santana