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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: TKR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $83.95
1 Year Target Price $83.95
6 | Strong Buy |
1 | Buy |
4 | Hold |
1 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 4.24% | Avg. Invested days 52 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 5.45B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 17.77 | 1Y Target Price 83.95 |
Price to earnings Ratio 17.77 | 1Y Target Price 83.95 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 12 | Beta 1.29 | 52 Weeks Range 55.67 - 85.94 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 55.67 - 85.94 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.73% | Basic EPS (TTM) 4.4 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 6.86% | Operating Margin (TTM) 12.92% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.14% | Return on Equity (TTM) 10.92% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 17.77 | Forward PE 14.77 | Enterprise Value 7343879342 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.21 |
Enterprise Value 7343879342 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.21 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.64 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.52 | Shares Outstanding 69643000 | Shares Floating 65436567 |
Shares Outstanding 69643000 | Shares Floating 65436567 | ||
Percent Insiders 9.72 | Percent Institutions 93.66 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Timken Company

Company Overview
History and Background
The Timken Company was founded in 1899. It is a manufacturer of bearings, engineered steel, and related products and services. Over its history, Timken has grown from a bearing manufacturer to a diversified industrial manufacturer.
Core Business Areas
- Engineered Bearings: Manufactures and sells engineered bearings, including tapered roller bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, ball bearings, and spherical roller bearings, primarily for the industrial sector.
- Industrial Motion: Offers products and services related to industrial motion, including gear drives, couplings, lubrication systems, and linear motion products.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a board of directors and executive leadership team, including the CEO and various vice presidents. The organizational structure is divided by business segments and functional departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Tapered Roller Bearings: Timken is a leading manufacturer of tapered roller bearings. Market share is estimated at ~25% globally, with competitors including SKF, NSK, and Schaeffler. Revenue for this specific product is not publicly broken out but is a significant portion of the bearing segment revenue.
- Gear Drives: Timken provides a range of gear drives for various industrial applications. Market share is smaller than tapered roller bearings, estimated at ~5-10% in specific segments, facing competition from Regal Rexnord, Siemens, and SEW-Eurodrive. Revenue for gear drives is included in the industrial motion segment.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The bearing and industrial motion industries are driven by global economic growth, industrial production, and infrastructure development. Key trends include increasing demand for energy-efficient and high-performance solutions.
Positioning
Timken is positioned as a premium supplier of engineered bearings and industrial motion products, focused on high-value applications and customized solutions. Competitive advantages include engineering expertise, global manufacturing footprint, and strong brand reputation.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global bearings market is estimated at over $50 billion. The industrial motion market is estimated to be several billion. Timken is positioned to capture a significant portion through its premium product offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation
- Global manufacturing footprint
- Engineering expertise
- Diversified product portfolio
- Established distribution network
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Higher cost structure compared to some competitors
- Dependence on raw material prices
- Can be slow to adapt to quick market changes
Opportunities
- Growth in emerging markets
- Increased demand for renewable energy solutions
- Expansion into new product areas
- Strategic acquisitions
- Increased automation
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition from low-cost manufacturers
- Fluctuations in currency exchange rates
- Trade barriers
- Rising raw material prices
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SKF
- NSK
- Schaeffler
- Regal Rexnord
- ABB
- Siemens
Competitive Landscape
Timken competes on product quality, engineering expertise, and customer service. Competitors focus on price, volume, or specific market segments.
Major Acquisitions
Nadella Group
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 110
- Strategic Rationale: Expands Timken's linear motion product portfolio.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Timken's growth has been driven by organic expansion, acquisitions, and strategic investments in key markets.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates project moderate revenue growth and improved profitability, driven by new product introductions and cost-saving initiatives.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquisitions to expand product offerings, investments in automation to improve efficiency, and expansion into new geographic markets.
Summary
Timken is a well-established industrial manufacturer with a strong brand and global presence. The company is benefiting from growth in key end markets and strategic acquisitions. However, it faces challenges from economic cycles, competition, and raw material prices. Timken needs to continue to innovate and improve efficiency to maintain its competitive advantage and deliver shareholder value.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Timken Company Investor Relations
- Third-party market research reports
- Financial news articles
- Analyst reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Timken Company
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters North Canton, OH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1985-07-01 | Interim President, CEO & Director Mr. Richard G. Kyle | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Tools & Accessories | Full time employees 19000 | Website https://www.timken.com |
Full time employees 19000 | Website https://www.timken.com |
The Timken Company designs, manufactures, and sells engineered bearings and industrial motion products, and related services in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Engineered Bearings and Industrial Motion. The Engineered Bearings segment provides various bearing products, including tapered, spherical, and cylindrical roller bearings; plain bearings, metal-polymer bearings, and rod end bearings; radial, angular, and precision ball bearings; thrust and specialty ball bearings; journal bearings; and housed or mounted bearings. This segment serves wind energy, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, metals and mining, automotive and truck, aerospace, rail, and other industries under the Timken, GGB, and Fafnir brands. The Industrial Motion segment offers a portfolio of engineered products, such as industrial drives, automatic lubrication systems, linear motion products and systems, chains, belts, couplings, filtration systems, seals, and industrial clutches and brakes, as well as provides industrial drivetrain and bearing repairing services. This segment serves a range of industries comprising solar energy, automation, construction, agriculture and turf, passenger rail, marine, aerospace, packaging and logistics, medical, and others under the Philadelphia Gear, Cone Drive, Rollon, Nadella, Groeneveld, BEKA, Diamond, Drives, Timken Belts, Spinea, Des-Case, Lagersmit, Lovejoy, CGI, and PT Tech brands. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in North Canton, Ohio.

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