Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) Gross Margin: 33.81%
Is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation’s gross margin high or low?
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation's gross margin of 33.81% is 11% above its 5-year average of 30.54%, near the high end of its 5-year range (28.28%–33.81%).
As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 5.84% above its 12-month average of 31.95%.
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WAB Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
33.81%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
31.95%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
31.17%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
30.54%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
30.00%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
29.89%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
29.19%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+5.84%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+8.46%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+10.70%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+12.71%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+13.10%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+15.81%
WAB Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) | $45.00B | 33.81% | 31.95% | 31.17% | 30.54% |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) | $51.11B | 30.91% | 33.47% | 34.58% | 33.78% |
| Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) | $51.11B | 52.53% | 46.33% | 43.42% | 43.59% |
| AMETEK, Inc. (AME) | $52.06B | 36.56% | 36.03% | 35.77% | 35.26% |
| Fastenal Company (FAST) | $53.46B | 44.89% | 45.05% | 45.45% | 45.58% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | $36.05B | 73.93% | 72.16% | 71.47% | 70.48% |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON) | $35.60B | 59.32% | 59.63% | 60.43% | 60.72% |
| Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) | $54.57B | 26.19% | 24.85% | 24.62% | 13.34% |
| L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX) | $57.34B | 25.26% | 25.81% | 25.99% | 27.40% |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) | $59.27B | 36.56% | 30.53% | 22.77% | 9.07% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
33.8%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)?
- The gross margin for WAB stock is 33.81%.
- Is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation's gross margin high or low?
- Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation's gross margin of 33.81% is 11% above its 5-year average of 30.54%, near the high end of its 5-year range (28.28%–33.81%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)?
- The TTM average gross margin for WAB stock is 31.95%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for WAB stock is 31.17%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for WAB stock is 30.54%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for WAB stock is 30.00%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for WAB stock is 29.89%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for WAB stock is 29.19%.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 31.48% |
| 2024-12-31 | 32.41% |
| 2023-12-31 | 30.42% |
| 2022-12-31 | 30.38% |
| 2021-12-31 | 30.29% |
| 2020-12-31 | 28.28% |
| 2019-12-31 | 27.78% |
| 2018-12-31 | 28.28% |
| 2017-12-31 | 27.44% |
| 2016-12-31 | 31.53% |
| 2015-12-31 | 31.68% |
| 2014-12-31 | 30.74% |
| 2013-12-31 | 29.77% |
| 2012-12-31 | 29.05% |
| 2011-12-31 | 28.99% |
| 2010-12-31 | 29.80% |
| 2009-12-31 | 28.06% |
| 2008-12-31 | 27.13% |
| 2007-12-31 | 27.18% |
| 2006-12-31 | 27.29% |
| 2005-12-31 | 25.11% |
| 2004-12-31 | 24.96% |
| 2003-12-31 | 26.39% |
| 2002-12-31 | 25.78% |
| 2001-12-31 | 26.79% |
| 2000-12-31 | 29.05% |
| 1999-12-31 | 32.57% |
| 1998-12-31 | 31.43% |
| 1997-12-31 | 32.34% |
| 1996-12-31 | 36.96% |
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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