CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CW - US2315611010 - Common Stock
549.76 USD
+10.72 (+1.99%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CW. CW was compared to 72 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CW a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. CW has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. This makes CW very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CW had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CW had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CW has been profitable.
CW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CW has a better Return On Assets (9.12%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
CW's Return On Equity of 18.39% is amongst the best of the industry. CW outperforms 86.11% of its industry peers.
CW has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CW outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
CW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.03%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.58%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.90%) for CW is above the 3 year average (10.03%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.12% | ||
| ROE | 18.39% | ||
| ROIC | 11.9% |
ROA(3y)7.47%
ROA(5y)6.76%
ROE(3y)15.54%
ROE(5y)14.45%
ROIC(3y)10.03%
ROIC(5y)9.53%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.78%, CW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
CW's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.30%, CW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CW has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 37.43%, CW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.39% of the companies in the same industry.
CW's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.78% | ||
| GM | 37.43% |
OM growth 3Y3.26%
OM growth 5Y1.55%
PM growth 3Y7.28%
PM growth 5Y0.97%
GM growth 3Y-0.09%
GM growth 5Y0.48%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CW is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CW has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
CW has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.04 indicates that CW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.04, CW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.61% of the companies in the same industry.
CW has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.87. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.87 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CW has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.87) than 93.06% of its industry peers.
CW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.38. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CW outperforms 56.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.04 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC9.66%
2.3 Liquidity
CW has a Current Ratio of 1.75. This is a normal value and indicates that CW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CW has a Current ratio (1.75) which is in line with its industry peers.
CW has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that CW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.17, CW is not doing good in the industry: 63.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CW does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 18.22%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.38% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 9.51% in the past year. This is quite good.
CW shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.64% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.22%
EPS 3Y13.93%
EPS 5Y8.38%
EPS Q2Q%14.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.51%
Revenue growth 3Y7.67%
Revenue growth 5Y4.64%
Sales Q2Q%8.79%
3.2 Future
CW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.56% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CW will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.85% on average per year.
EPS Next Y24.36%
EPS Next 2Y17.98%
EPS Next 3Y15.72%
EPS Next 5Y14.56%
Revenue Next Year11.69%
Revenue Next 2Y9.4%
Revenue Next 3Y8.81%
Revenue Next 5Y8.85%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 43.22, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CW.
CW's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CW is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
CW is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.34 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CW.
CW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CW is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.51. CW is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 43.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
CW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CW is cheaper than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CW may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CW's earnings are expected to grow with 15.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)5.16
EPS Next 2Y17.98%
EPS Next 3Y15.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.17%, CW is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
CW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.12.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.17, CW pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.17% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CW has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
CW has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CW has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years33
5.3 Sustainability
7.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CW. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CW is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP7.08%
EPS Next 2Y17.98%
EPS Next 3Y15.72%
NYSE:CW (12/10/2025, 1:01:06 PM)
549.76
+10.72 (+1.99%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.2%
Inst Owner Change-2.87%
Ins Owners0.43%
Ins Owner Change-2.54%
Market Cap20.27B
Revenue(TTM)3.38B
Net Income(TTM)465.08M
Analysts82.5
Price Target594.56 (8.15%)
Short Float %1.03%
Short Ratio1.51
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.17% |
Yearly Dividend0.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP7.08%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years33
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.33%
Min EPS beat(2)0.33%
Max EPS beat(2)0.33%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.56%
Min EPS beat(4)0.33%
Max EPS beat(4)14.8%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)6.59%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)5.58%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)4.77%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.88%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.63%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.81%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.23%
PT rev (1m)6.03%
PT rev (3m)18.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 43.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.34 | ||
| P/S | 6 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 34.24 | ||
| P/B | 8.01 | ||
| P/tB | 70.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.94 |
EPS(TTM)12.72
EY2.31%
EPS(NY)15.13
Fwd EY2.75%
FCF(TTM)14.01
FCFY2.55%
OCF(TTM)16.06
OCFY2.92%
SpS91.56
BVpS68.61
TBVpS7.77
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)5.16
Graham Number140.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.12% | ||
| ROE | 18.39% | ||
| ROCE | 15.44% | ||
| ROIC | 11.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.61% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.06% | ||
| OM | 18.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.78% | ||
| GM | 37.43% | ||
| FCFM | 15.3% |
ROA(3y)7.47%
ROA(5y)6.76%
ROE(3y)15.54%
ROE(5y)14.45%
ROIC(3y)10.03%
ROIC(5y)9.53%
ROICexc(3y)11.07%
ROICexc(5y)10.36%
ROICexgc(3y)31.52%
ROICexgc(5y)29.76%
ROCE(3y)13.02%
ROCE(5y)12.36%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.1%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.83%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.32%
OM growth 3Y3.26%
OM growth 5Y1.55%
PM growth 3Y7.28%
PM growth 5Y0.97%
GM growth 3Y-0.09%
GM growth 5Y0.48%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.87 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.31 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 62.7% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.23% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.23% | ||
| Profit Quality | 111.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.04 |
F-Score8
WACC9.66%
ROIC/WACC1.23
Cap/Depr(3y)43.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)41.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.73%
Profit Quality(3y)106.77%
Profit Quality(5y)111.65%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.22%
EPS 3Y13.93%
EPS 5Y8.38%
EPS Q2Q%14.48%
EPS Next Y24.36%
EPS Next 2Y17.98%
EPS Next 3Y15.72%
EPS Next 5Y14.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.51%
Revenue growth 3Y7.67%
Revenue growth 5Y4.64%
Sales Q2Q%8.79%
Revenue Next Year11.69%
Revenue Next 2Y9.4%
Revenue Next 3Y8.81%
Revenue Next 5Y8.85%
EBIT growth 1Y13.95%
EBIT growth 3Y11.18%
EBIT growth 5Y6.26%
EBIT Next Year42.49%
EBIT Next 3Y19.46%
EBIT Next 5Y17.17%
FCF growth 1Y24%
FCF growth 3Y11.72%
FCF growth 5Y6.57%
OCF growth 1Y29.22%
OCF growth 3Y11.97%
OCF growth 5Y5.25%
CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP / CW FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CW.
Can you provide the valuation status for CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP?
CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP?
The financial health rating of CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW) is 8 / 10.
Is the dividend of CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 7.08%.