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Rockwell Automation Inc(ROK)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 7 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-6.06% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$423.42
10/14/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ROK

10/14/2026: ROK (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Rockwell Automation is a major player in industrial automation, focusing on hardware control systems and increasingly on industrial software solutions. Its primary strength lies in its deeply entrenched customer base and domain expertise, which provide steady demand for its core products. The company’s main growth opportunity centers on the digital transformation of manufacturing, helping firms modernize via cloud-based analytics. However, investors must consider risks like cyclicality, intense competition from global industrial conglomerates, and the challenges of integrating software-led revenue. Rockwell Automation may suit investors looking for exposure to the industrial sector with reliable dividends, provided they monitor the firm's successful transition toward a more software-integrated business model.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is largely tied to cyclical industrial capital spending and long-term digital transformation trends.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on positive industrial production trends and sustained demand for automation.
Value investorMixed fitValuation fluctuates significantly based on industrial cycles rather than traditional value metrics.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company has a consistent history of reliable dividend payments suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, the stock remains sensitive to cyclical industrial volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock is susceptible to cyclical swings in the industrial sector.
Valuation riskMediumMarket pricing often reflects optimistic expectations for industrial digital transformation.
Competition risk (automation conglomerates)HighIntense competition from global peers keeps pricing pressure on hardware components.
Business qualityStrongThe company maintains a high-quality franchise with sticky, long-term customer relationships.
Dividend incomeMediumDividend growth is reliable but tied to capital allocation priorities.
Execution riskMediumIntegrating software acquisitions into the core hardware business remains an ongoing challenge.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 5.78%
Avg. Invested days 47
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ROK receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ROK has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 16.3%) and solid profitability (net margin 10.4%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-8.8%), moderate revenue growth (+1.0%), very low insider ownership of 0.16%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ROK's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $1.4B (16.3% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is ROK's strongest growth driver at +112.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+1.0%, moderate) and earnings growth (-8.8%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 93.0% and approximately 99.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.16%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 11.15%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.55%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.34%
State Street Corp 4.79%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.82%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ROK generates approximately $481 of gross profit, $171 of operating income, and $163 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 18.32%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ROK has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltHigh VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 48.10B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 40.48
1Y Target Price 476.48
Price to earnings Ratio 40.48
1Y Target Price 476.48
Volume (30-day avg) 726.7K shares
Beta 1.5
52 Weeks Range 339.27 - 495.83
Updated Date 10/14/2026
52 Weeks Range 339.27 - 495.83
Updated Date 10/14/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.26%
Basic EPS (TTM) 10.68

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Intelligent DevicesDrives, motion control, sensors, and industrial safety hardware.This is the 'physical' backbone of their business that generates steady revenue from factory equipment.
Software & ControlControl platforms (Logix) and FactoryTalk automation software.This is the higher-margin, 'brain' of the system that provides more predictable, recurring revenue.
Geography: North AmericaSales and service operations within the United States, Canada, and Mexico.The company relies heavily on the North American industrial market, making it sensitive to regional economic health.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 40.48
Forward PE 29.76
Enterprise Value 51.21B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.36
Enterprise Value 51.21B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.36
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.71
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 28.85
Shares Outstanding 111.27M
Shares Floating 110.67M
Shares Outstanding 111.27M
Shares Floating 110.67M
Percent Insiders 0.16
Percent Institutions 92.98

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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