CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CW - US2315611010 - Common Stock
663.84 USD
+3.18 (+0.48%)
665 USD
+1.16 (+0.17%)
CW gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 71 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. CW has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. CW is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. These ratings could make CW a good candidate 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.
- In the past 5 years CW always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CW's Return On Assets of 9.12% is amongst the best of the industry. CW outperforms 91.55% of its industry peers.
- CW has a better Return On Equity (18.39%) than 85.92% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CW (11.90%) is better than 88.73% 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 8.54%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (10.03%) for CW is below the current ROIC(11.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- CW has a Profit Margin of 13.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CW outperforms 88.73% of its industry peers.
- CW's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- CW's Operating Margin of 18.30% is amongst the best of the industry. CW outperforms 88.73% of its industry peers.
- CW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CW has a better Gross Margin (37.43%) than 77.46% 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 | 18.3% | ||
| 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.
- CW has less shares outstanding than it did 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 8.08 indicates that CW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CW has a Altman-Z score of 8.08. This is in the better half of the industry: CW outperforms 69.01% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.87, CW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- CW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.38, CW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.34% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC9.4%
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.
- The Current ratio of CW (1.75) is worse than 63.38% of 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.17, CW is doing worse than 64.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Measured over the past years, CW shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.38% on average per year.
- CW shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.51%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.64% on average over the past years.
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 14.57% yearly.
- CW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.86% yearly.
EPS Next Y24.27%
EPS Next 2Y18.03%
EPS Next 3Y15.76%
EPS Next 5Y14.57%
Revenue Next Year11.69%
Revenue Next 2Y9.43%
Revenue Next 3Y8.84%
Revenue Next 5Y8.86%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CW is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 52.19.
- CW's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.47, CW is valued quite expensively.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 43.84 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CW.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CW is cheaper than 60.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26, CW is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 52.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 43.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CW is cheaper than 70.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 47.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 34.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- CW has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CW's earnings are expected to grow with 15.76% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.15
PEG (5Y)6.23
EPS Next 2Y18.03%
EPS Next 3Y15.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CW has a yearly dividend return of 0.16%, which is pretty low.
- CW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.37.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.16, CW pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.16% |
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 2Y18.03%
EPS Next 3Y15.76%
663.84
+3.18 (+0.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners87.06%
Inst Owner Change1.06%
Ins Owners0.42%
Ins Owner Change-2.74%
Market Cap24.48B
Revenue(TTM)3.38B
Net Income(TTM)465.08M
Analysts81.18
Price Target599.17 (-9.74%)
Short Float %1.15%
Short Ratio1.61
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.16% |
Yearly Dividend0.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.82%
DP7.08%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years33
Ex-DateN/A
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)0.77%
PT rev (3m)19.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 52.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 43.84 | ||
| P/S | 7.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 47.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 41.35 | ||
| P/B | 9.68 | ||
| P/tB | 85.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 34.02 |
EPS(TTM)12.72
EY1.92%
EPS(NY)15.14
Fwd EY2.28%
FCF(TTM)14.01
FCFY2.11%
OCF(TTM)16.06
OCFY2.42%
SpS91.56
BVpS68.61
TBVpS7.77
PEG (NY)2.15
PEG (5Y)6.23
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 | 8.08 |
F-Score8
WACC9.4%
ROIC/WACC1.27
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 Y24.27%
EPS Next 2Y18.03%
EPS Next 3Y15.76%
EPS Next 5Y14.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.51%
Revenue growth 3Y7.67%
Revenue growth 5Y4.64%
Sales Q2Q%8.79%
Revenue Next Year11.69%
Revenue Next 2Y9.43%
Revenue Next 3Y8.84%
Revenue Next 5Y8.86%
EBIT growth 1Y13.95%
EBIT growth 3Y11.18%
EBIT growth 5Y6.26%
EBIT Next Year42.23%
EBIT Next 3Y19.45%
EBIT Next 5Y17.15%
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.
What is the valuation status of CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP?
CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW) is 52.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.68.
How sustainable is the dividend of CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW) stock?
The dividend rating of CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 7.08%.