CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CW - US2315611010 - Common Stock
513.7 USD
+0.9 (+0.18%)
Taking everything into account, CW scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CW was compared to 69 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. CW gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. CW is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. With these ratings, CW could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CW was profitable.
CW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CW had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CW had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CW has a Return On Assets of 8.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CW outperforms 92.75% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.65%, CW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
CW has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.07%) than 88.41% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CW is in line with the industry average of 8.29%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.07%) for CW is above the 3 year average (10.03%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.69% | ||
| ROE | 16.65% | ||
| ROIC | 11.07% |
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 13.66%, CW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CW has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.12%, CW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CW has grown nicely.
CW's Gross Margin of 37.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CW outperforms 76.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CW has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.66% | ||
| GM | 37.34% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CW has an Altman-Z score of 7.01. This indicates that CW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CW has a Altman-Z score of 7.01. This is in the better half of the industry: CW outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CW is 1.90, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CW, only 1.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.90, CW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.75% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35 indicates that CW is not too dependend on debt financing.
CW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.35. This is in the better half of the industry: CW outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.01 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC9.62%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.95 indicates that CW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.95, CW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.48% of the companies in the same industry.
CW has a Quick Ratio of 1.35. This is a normal value and indicates that CW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CW's Quick ratio of 1.35 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CW outperforms 44.93% of its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for CW is rather negative, while it does have 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 | 1.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 18.97%, which is quite good.
CW shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.38% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CW shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.89% in the last year.
CW shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.64% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.97%
EPS 3Y13.93%
EPS 5Y8.38%
EPS Q2Q%22.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.89%
Revenue growth 3Y7.67%
Revenue growth 5Y4.64%
Sales Q2Q%11.7%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.14% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.08% yearly.
EPS Next Y22.49%
EPS Next 2Y15.56%
EPS Next 3Y13.64%
EPS Next 5Y13.14%
Revenue Next Year11.18%
Revenue Next 2Y8.94%
Revenue Next 3Y8.15%
Revenue Next 5Y8.08%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 41.80 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CW.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CW is valued a bit cheaper than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CW to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say CW is valued expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.39, CW can be considered very expensive at the moment.
CW's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
76.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CW, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CW does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
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 13.64% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.86
PEG (5Y)4.99
EPS Next 2Y15.56%
EPS Next 3Y13.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.19%, CW is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
CW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.47.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.19, CW pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
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
7.07% 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.
DP7.07%
EPS Next 2Y15.56%
EPS Next 3Y13.64%
NYSE:CW (9/19/2025, 2:16:50 PM)
513.7
+0.9 (+0.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.44%
Inst Owner Change-1.01%
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change1.02%
Market Cap19.36B
Analysts82.5
Price Target499.82 (-2.7%)
Short Float %1.15%
Short Ratio1.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP7.07%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years33
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.56%
Min EPS beat(2)0.33%
Max EPS beat(2)14.8%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.21%
Min EPS beat(4)0.33%
Max EPS beat(4)14.8%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)7.01%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)5.5%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)4.76%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.88%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.45%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.37%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.5%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.34%
PT rev (1m)2.51%
PT rev (3m)20.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.39 | ||
| P/S | 5.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 33.58 | ||
| P/B | 7.14 | ||
| P/tB | 43.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.92 |
EPS(TTM)12.29
EY2.39%
EPS(NY)14.52
Fwd EY2.83%
FCF(TTM)13.36
FCFY2.6%
OCF(TTM)15.3
OCFY2.98%
SpS87.72
BVpS71.97
TBVpS11.77
PEG (NY)1.86
PEG (5Y)4.99
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.69% | ||
| ROE | 16.65% | ||
| ROCE | 14.37% | ||
| ROIC | 11.07% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.43% | ||
| OM | 18.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.66% | ||
| GM | 37.34% | ||
| FCFM | 15.23% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y10.1%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 63.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.68% | ||
| Profit Quality | 111.51% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.01 |
F-Score7
WACC9.62%
ROIC/WACC1.15
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)18.97%
EPS 3Y13.93%
EPS 5Y8.38%
EPS Q2Q%22.35%
EPS Next Y22.49%
EPS Next 2Y15.56%
EPS Next 3Y13.64%
EPS Next 5Y13.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.89%
Revenue growth 3Y7.67%
Revenue growth 5Y4.64%
Sales Q2Q%11.7%
Revenue Next Year11.18%
Revenue Next 2Y8.94%
Revenue Next 3Y8.15%
Revenue Next 5Y8.08%
EBIT growth 1Y13.76%
EBIT growth 3Y11.18%
EBIT growth 5Y6.26%
EBIT Next Year38.87%
EBIT Next 3Y17.38%
EBIT Next 5Y15.31%
FCF growth 1Y37.53%
FCF growth 3Y11.72%
FCF growth 5Y6.57%
OCF growth 1Y41.48%
OCF growth 3Y11.97%
OCF growth 5Y5.25%