A-83/100

Is Wabtec (WAB) a risky stock?

Sector: Industrials Price: $258.55 Composite: 83/100

As of July 21, 2026, Clavix grades Wabtec (WAB) A- for risk, a composite score of 83 out of 100 on an A+ to F scale, which puts WAB in the "low risk" band. The grade is a risk read for educational purposes, not a buy or sell recommendation.

Grade as of July 21, 2026. Clavix regrades every trading day.

The five risk dimensions behind WAB's grade

Each Clavix grade is a composite of five independent reads. Higher is safer. Here is how WAB scores on each, as of July 21, 2026.

Financial healthbalance sheet, margins, cash flow
74
News sentimentscored, sourced recent coverage
63
Macro exposuresensitivity to rates, dollar, oil
77
Sector resiliencestrength vs the broad market
56
Price stabilitydrawdown and volatility
55

What's moving WAB's risk right now

Company-specific signals Clavix flags behind WAB's current grade, drawn from recent news and filings as of July 21, 2026.

Demand · mixed signal

Copeland Capital Management raised its Wabtec stake by 861% in Q1, while Hahn Capital Management cut its position by 17.1% over the same period. With one major buyer and one seller offsetting each other, the net signal is mixed.

Product · supporting the grade

An rating highlights Wabtec's combination of new locomotive deliveries and a large installed base that produces repeat aftermarket revenue. This recurring services business could keep supporting the stock's valuation as earnings climb.

Valuation · mixed signal

Wabtec's valuation sits at 26.8 times EV/EBIT, paired with 11.25% return on equity and a 62% debt-to-equity ratio. A 2.8% free cash flow yield and 0.47% dividend yield round out the financial profile.

What a A- grade means

On the Clavix A+ to F scale, WAB's composite of 83 falls in the A band (80–100), read as "low risk." The scale is fixed, so the meaning never moves.

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This page is generated from Clavix's own risk model and is for educational purposes only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell WAB or any security. Grades are risk indicators, not predictions of return. Data may be delayed.