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ITW

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Industrials · Industrial - Machinery

Overall research band Mixed
Quality Mixed
Valuation Mixed
Balance sheet Mixed
Market confirmation Above average

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What this report can tell you now

What the company does

Illinois Tool Works Inc. is a global industrial company headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, operating through seven divisions: Automotive OEM, Food Equipment, Test & Measurement and Electronics, Welding, Polymers & Fluids, Construction Products, and Specialty Products. The company manufactures and distributes a diverse range of products including automotive components and assemblies, commercial kitchen appliances and systems, material testing and electronic assembly equipment, arc welding equipment and consumables, adhesives and fluids for automotive and cosmetic use, construction fastening systems, and specialized packaging and marking machinery. ITW serves customers such as automotive OEMs and suppliers, the commercial food service industry, construction firms, general industrial businesses, and the automotive aftermarket, selling its products directly to manufacturers and through independent distributors.

The current research profile is Mixed Setup, with lower volatility. This is a starting point for investigation, not a forecast or recommendation.

Strongest visible signal

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What to investigate next

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Before you draw a conclusion

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  • Check the financial period behind each metric.
  • Investigate the weakest score band and any missing evidence.

Headline fundamentals

A small set of signals worth checking

ROIC29.9%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
Operating margin26.3%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
Revenue CAGR · 4 years2.6%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
FCF margin16.9%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

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