Rockwell Automation (ROK)
Key Statistics
EV/EBIT = 30.1x
ROE = 26.86%
Debt/Equity = 117%
FCF Yield = 1.8%
Dividend Yield = 1.8%
Market Cap = $33.41 billion
The Company
Rockwell Automation (ROK) is an industrial automation company.
Its hardware has become an integral part of countless manufacturing processes worldwide. Beyond hardware, Rockwell has broadened its portfolio to include software solutions and services.
Rockwell Automation was founded in 1903, when Dr. Stanton Allen and Lynde Bradley founded the Compression Rheostat Launch Company. The company initially produced rheostats—devices used to control electrical resistance—and other basic electrical controls essential for managing electrical currents in industrial machinery. In 1909, it rebranded as Allen-Bradley, shifting its focus to specialize in industrial controls, setting the stage for its future leadership in automation technology.