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Top line accelerating.
+0.9% YoY versus −1.3% prior. 3y CAGR +0.2%.
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Illinois Tool Works Inc. ITW
Industrials · Market Cap: $74.1B
$264.09▲ 1.98 (0.76%)
Fundamentals as of 2025-12-31
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Industrials · Market Cap: $74.1B
Fundamentals as of 2025-12-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
The Question
1 of 2 legendary models say AVOID ITW — but Warren Buffett disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for ITW?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Mixed — Illinois Tool Works Inc. has 95.1% ROE but D/E 4.01.
Financial story
Mixed — Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s 95.1% ROE is strong, but its 4.01 debt-to-equity is elevated.
Bottom line: ITW splits the legendary models — 1 BUY, 0 HOLD, 1 AVOID, but earns a C sector grade (48/100) in Industrials. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
ITW's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
ITW is in the Industrials sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
0 of 2 legendary investor models rate ITW a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $267. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
ITW trades at 24.5x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
ITW and EMR differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full ITW vs EMR compare matrix.
How does ITW compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingITW sits at #95 in Industrials with a C grade (48/100).
