Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 23.2x · EV/EBITDA 13.3x · ROE 37.2%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $6.9B | $8.3B | $6.2B | $4.4B | $3.2B | $5.6B | $3.6B | $4.7B | $3.0B | $3.3B | $2.3B |
| Enterprise Value | $7.3B | $8.8B | $6.7B | $5.0B | $3.8B | $6.1B | $4.2B | $5.3B | $3.5B | $4.0B | $3.1B |
| P/E Ratio → | 23.16 | 26.99 | 23.48 | 19.70 | 15.95 | 30.40 | — | 19.38 | 16.31 | 27.40 | 22.35 |
| P/S Ratio | 4.28 | 5.14 | 4.30 | 3.40 | 2.58 | 5.03 | 3.80 | 4.48 | 3.11 | 3.65 | 2.79 |
| P/B Ratio | 7.94 | 9.25 | 8.21 | 7.44 | 5.95 | 10.70 | 7.90 | 12.75 | 11.61 | 7.78 | 8.74 |
| P/FCF | 28.16 | 33.86 | 33.80 | 29.42 | 29.58 | 51.79 | 21.81 | 41.76 | 23.10 | 40.44 | — |
| P/OCF | 19.49 | 23.44 | 23.31 | 18.86 | 17.45 | 29.71 | 16.29 | 25.46 | 14.92 | 19.15 | 47.23 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 5.40 | 4.66 | 3.84 | 3.05 | 5.54 | 4.46 | 5.06 | 3.62 | 4.43 | 3.66 |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.33 | 15.87 | 17.91 | 15.37 | 12.72 | 23.18 | 16.48 | 16.80 | 13.90 | 15.98 | 14.93 |
| EV / EBIT | 17.05 | 20.20 | 17.17 | 14.41 | 13.22 | 22.38 | — | 15.61 | 13.25 | 15.41 | 15.95 |
| EV / FCF | — | 35.56 | 36.63 | 33.23 | 34.98 | 57.13 | 25.59 | 47.15 | 26.86 | 49.00 | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 40.6% | 40.6% | 40.2% | 38.4% | 36.4% | 36.7% | 35.6% | 38.1% | 34.2% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| Operating Margin | 26.6% | 26.6% | 18.9% | 18.1% | 17.2% | 15.2% | 18.1% | 23.2% | 17.9% | 20.2% | 18.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | 19.0% | 19.0% | 18.3% | 17.3% | 16.2% | 16.7% | -9.0% | 23.1% | 20.4% | 25.1% | 10.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 37.2% | 37.2% | 39.3% | 39.7% | 37.8% | 38.1% | -20.6% | 76.7% | 58.4% | 65.4% | 17.2% |
| ROA | 16.4% | 16.4% | 15.1% | 13.3% | 11.8% | 10.8% | -5.2% | 14.3% | 10.6% | 12.3% | 4.0% |
| ROIC | 24.9% | 24.9% | 16.8% | 15.4% | 14.4% | 11.7% | 12.5% | 21.0% | 14.0% | 12.8% | 8.9% |
| ROCE | 26.5% | 26.5% | 17.8% | 15.7% | 14.1% | 11.0% | 11.8% | 18.1% | 11.9% | 11.5% | 7.9% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.79 | 1.08 | 1.28 | 1.29 | 1.68 | 1.77 | 3.14 | 2.03 | 3.28 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.96 | 0.96 | 1.59 | 1.98 | 2.32 | 2.54 | 2.98 | 2.07 | 3.23 | 3.44 | 4.26 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.47 | 0.69 | 0.96 | 1.09 | 1.10 | 1.37 | 1.65 | 1.89 | 1.65 | 2.75 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.76 | 0.76 | 1.38 | 1.76 | 1.96 | 2.17 | 2.44 | 1.92 | 1.95 | 2.79 | 3.57 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.70 | 2.83 | 3.80 | 5.40 | 5.34 | 3.79 | 5.39 | 3.76 | 8.56 | — |
| Interest Coverage | 13.13 | 13.13 | 8.66 | 7.37 | 10.51 | 8.73 | -3.27 | 9.09 | 7.08 | 7.44 | 4.66 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | 1.46 | 1.40 | 1.61 | 1.95 | 1.54 | 1.81 | 1.57 | 1.37 | 2.40 | 1.81 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.96 | 1.07 | 1.35 | 1.11 | 1.34 | 1.13 | 1.26 | 2.20 | 1.33 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.58 | 0.47 | 0.79 | 0.29 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.63 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.84 | 0.78 | 0.77 | 0.73 | 0.65 | 0.55 | 0.70 | 0.52 | 0.48 | 0.48 |
| Inventory Turnover | 7.72 | 7.72 | 7.87 | 7.67 | 7.13 | 7.77 | 7.41 | 9.38 | 10.49 | 10.68 | 4.87 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 29.34 | 34.92 | 31.51 | 33.80 | 36.45 | 31.40 | 40.47 | 30.54 | 49.63 | 24.02 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 17.9% | 17.9% | 19.1% | 21.0% | 22.1% | 22.4% | — | 14.8% | 4.3% | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.3% | 3.7% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 3.3% | — | 5.2% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| FCF Yield | 3.6% | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 4.3% | 2.5% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 4.1% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 3.6% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $44M | $44M | $45M | $46M | $48M | $48M | $50M | $52M | $54M | $56M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AWI stock.
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 23.2x. The historical average is 30.8x. This places it at the 53th percentile of its historical range.
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 13.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.6x.
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 37.2%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 32.1%.
Based on historical data, Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 23.2x. This is at the 53th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.77% with a payout ratio of 17.9%.
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. has 40.6% gross margin and 26.6% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.0x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.
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Margin Expansion Driven by Mix Shift
According to the latest quarterly data, AWI's gross margin expanded to 41.3% in 2026Q2 from 39.1% a year earlier, while operating margin surged to 28.3%, reflecting strong pricing power and operational leverage.
The sequential improvement in gross margin from 37.9% in 2026Q1 to 41.3% in 2026Q2 suggests that the company is benefiting from a favorable product mix, likely driven by the higher-margin Architectural Specialties segment. Operating margin volatility, which ranged from 15.9% in 2024Q4 to 38.7% in 2025Q4, indicates that the company's fixed cost base is highly sensitive to volume fluctuations, but the recent trend points to sustained operating leverage. Net margin has remained consistently above 16% over the past ten quarters, underscoring the earnings power of the core business, though investors should note that equity earnings from the WAVE JV contribute to this figure and may not be fully comparable to peers.
ROIC Recovery Signals Value Creation
As reported in the financial statements, AWI's ROIC improved from 3.5% in 2024Q4 to 7.3% in 2026Q2, while ROE remained in the 7-11% range, indicating that the company is generating higher returns on invested capital.
The ROIC trend shows a clear recovery from the trough of 3.5% in 2024Q4, with a notable spike to 10.3% in 2025Q4, which appears to be driven by a temporary reduction in debt and a corresponding increase in invested capital efficiency. The sustained improvement in ROIC to 7.3% in 2026Q2 suggests that management's focus on high-margin specialty products and disciplined capital allocation is beginning to pay off. However, ROE has remained relatively stable, indicating that the company is not yet compounding returns at an accelerating pace, and the gap between ROIC and ROE may reflect the impact of the WAVE JV's equity earnings, which are not captured in the ROIC calculation.
Working Capital Efficiency Remains Stable
Based on the quarterly data, AWI's cash conversion cycle has remained in a narrow band of 35-41 days over the past ten quarters, with DSO stable at 33-35 days and DPO ranging from 35 to 45 days.
The stability of the cash conversion cycle suggests that AWI has not experienced significant working capital stress despite revenue growth, which is a positive sign for cash flow generation. The slight increase in DPO from 35 days in 2025Q2 to 41 days in 2026Q2 may indicate that the company is extending payment terms with suppliers, potentially improving its cash position. However, the inventory days (DIO) have remained elevated at 42-49 days, which could reflect the need to hold higher levels of finished goods to support the project-based nature of the business, but this has not yet translated into a deterioration in overall efficiency.
Leverage Reduced, Coverage Strengthened
According to the latest balance sheet data, AWI's debt-to-EBITDA improved from 7.70 in 2024Q1 to 3.53 in 2026Q2, while interest coverage rose from 8.23 to 12.99, indicating a more comfortable debt service position.
The significant reduction in leverage, with D/E falling from 1.06 in 2024Q2 to 0.66 in 2026Q2, reflects a deliberate deleveraging strategy, likely supported by strong free cash flow. The temporary dip in debt to $97.5M in 2025Q4, which drove D/EBITDA to 0.41, suggests that management may have used excess cash to pay down debt, but the subsequent increase to 3.53 indicates a return to more normalized borrowing levels. The improvement in interest coverage from 8.08 in 2024Q2 to 12.99 in 2026Q2 provides a comfortable cushion, but investors should monitor the impact of rising interest rates on future refinancing costs, especially given the company's exposure to variable-rate debt.
Liquidity Buffer Adequate but Tightening
As per the quarterly data, AWI's current ratio has remained above 1.4 over the past ten quarters, standing at 1.52 in 2026Q2, while the quick ratio has hovered near 1.0, indicating a modest reliance on inventory.
The current ratio of 1.52 in 2026Q2 is slightly below the 1.79 seen in 2024Q1, suggesting a gradual tightening of liquidity, though the company still maintains a reasonable buffer. The quick ratio of 1.06 indicates that the company can cover its short-term obligations without relying heavily on inventory liquidation, which is a positive sign for a manufacturer. However, the relatively low cash balance of $78.6M, combined with the aggressive share buyback program, may limit the company's ability to absorb a sudden downturn in demand without increasing debt or reducing capital returns.
Misapplied Metric: Net Margin
The most commonly misapplied ratio for AWI is net margin, as it includes equity earnings from the WAVE JV, which are pre-tax and not directly comparable to core operating margins, potentially overstating profitability.
Analysts often compare AWI's net margin of around 20% to peers without adjusting for the significant contribution from the WAVE JV, which is reported as a single line item and does not carry the same overhead as the core manufacturing business. This can lead to an overestimation of the company's underlying earning power and may distort valuation multiples. A more appropriate metric would be operating margin or EBIT margin, which excludes the JV's equity earnings and provides a clearer picture of the core business's profitability. Additionally, investors should adjust for acquisition-related amortization in the Architectural Specialties segment, which depresses GAAP earnings but does not reflect cash flow, making adjusted EBITDA a more reliable measure of performance.