Current Assets

Work in process

Rockwell Automation Work in process increased by 3.8% to $355.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 13.4%, from $313.00M to $355.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Work in process shows an upward trend with a 15.8% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026
Parent metricInventories

How to read this metric

An increase may indicate production bottlenecks or scaling efforts, while a decrease suggests efficient throughput or reduced manufacturing activity.

Detailed definition

Represents the value of goods that have entered the production process but are not yet finished. For a manufacturer like...

Peer comparison

Peers in medical device manufacturing typically maintain lean WIP levels to optimize cash conversion cycles.

Metric ID: inv_work_in_progress

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$200.90M$229.30M$265.30M$293.70M$312.90M$317.30M$372.70M$360.00M$373.80M$395.70M$367.50M$345.60M$338.80M$344.00M$312.00M$313.00M$335.00M$331.00M$342.00M$355.00M
QoQ Change+14.1%+15.7%+10.7%+6.5%+1.4%+17.5%-3.4%+3.8%+5.9%-7.1%-6.0%-2.0%+1.5%-9.3%+0.3%+7.0%-1.2%+3.3%+3.8%
YoY Change+55.7%+38.4%+40.5%+22.6%+19.5%+24.7%-1.4%-4.0%-9.4%-13.1%-15.1%-9.4%-1.1%-3.8%+9.6%+13.4%
% of Inventories27.4%28.7%30.5%31.5%31.6%30.1%29.3%27.1%26.0%28.2%24.9%25.0%25.0%26.6%25.3%26.6%26.7%26.5%28.1%29.0%
Share Change+1.4pp+1.8pp+1.0pp+0.1pp-1.5pp-0.8pp-2.2pp-1.1pp+2.1pp-3.2pp+0.0pp+0.0pp+1.6pp-1.3pp+1.4pp+0.1pp-0.2pp+1.5pp+0.9pp
Range$200.90M$395.70M
CAGR+12.7%
Avg YoY Growth+10.4%
Median YoY Growth+4.2%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rockwell Automation's work in process?
Rockwell Automation (ROK) reported work in process of $355.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Rockwell Automation's work in process changed year-over-year?
Rockwell Automation's work in process increased by 13.4% year-over-year, from $313.00M to $355.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Rockwell Automation's work in process?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Rockwell Automation's work in process has grown at a 15.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $159.10M to $331.00M.
What does work in process mean?
The value of goods currently in the middle of the manufacturing process.