CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CW • US2315611010

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731.94 USD
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This CW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CW Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CW was profitable.
  • In the past year CW had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 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.
CW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.27%, CW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 19.11%, CW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CW's Return On Invested Capital of 13.02% is amongst the best of the industry. CW outperforms 86.25% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CW is in line with the industry average of 9.32%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (13.02%) for CW is above the 3 year average (11.27%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.27%
ROE 19.11%
ROIC 13.02%
ROA(3y)8.36%
ROA(5y)7.62%
ROE(3y)16.96%
ROE(5y)16.02%
ROIC(3y)11.27%
ROIC(5y)10.51%
CW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.84%, CW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CW's Operating Margin of 18.24% is amongst the best of the industry. CW outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • CW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.20%, CW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CW's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.24%
PM (TTM) 13.84%
GM 37.2%
OM growth 3Y2.89%
OM growth 5Y4.29%
PM growth 3Y6.34%
PM growth 5Y10.45%
GM growth 3Y-0.12%
GM growth 5Y1.13%
CW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. CW Health Analysis

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.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CW has less shares outstanding
  • CW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CW Yearly Shares OutstandingCW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
CW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 8.35 indicates that CW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CW has a better Altman-Z score (8.35) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • CW has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.73. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CW has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.73) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
  • CW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • CW's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CW outperforms 61.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 1.73
Altman-Z 8.35
ROIC/WACC1.28
WACC10.19%
CW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.44 indicates that CW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CW has a Current ratio of 1.44. This is in the lower half of the industry: CW underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • CW has a Quick Ratio of 1.44. This is a bad value and indicates that CW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of CW (1.00) is worse than 76.25% of its industry peers.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 1
CW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. CW Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 21.80%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.96% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has grown by 12.08% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, CW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.91% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.8%
EPS 3Y17.65%
EPS 5Y13.96%
EPS Q2Q%15.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.08%
Revenue growth 3Y11.01%
Revenue growth 5Y7.91%
Sales Q2Q%14.88%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.35% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.81% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16.85%
EPS Next 2Y13.91%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%
EPS Next 5Y11.35%
Revenue Next Year8.91%
Revenue Next 2Y8.39%
Revenue Next 3Y8.32%
Revenue Next 5Y7.81%

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 stable.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
CW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
CW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15 20

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4. CW Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • CW is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 55.28.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CW is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.86. CW is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • CW is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 47.31.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CW is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • CW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 37.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 55.28
Fwd PE 47.31
CW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CW is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CW, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 48.79
EV/EBITDA 35.88
CW Per share dataCW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

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 13.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.28
PEG (5Y)3.96
EPS Next 2Y13.91%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%

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5. CW Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CW has a yearly dividend return of 0.13%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.35, CW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.13, CW pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.13%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of CW grows each year by 6.68%, which is quite nice.
  • 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)6.68%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years34
CW Yearly Dividends per shareCW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • 7.17% 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.
DP7.17%
EPS Next 2Y13.91%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%
CW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
CW Dividend Payout.CW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP

NYSE:CW (4/13/2026, 2:41:55 PM)

731.94

+6.23 (+0.86%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners86.57%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.4%
Ins Owner Change1.67%
Market Cap27.02B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)484.23M
Analysts81.18
Price Target713.41 (-2.53%)
Short Float %1.37%
Short Ratio1.59
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.13%
Yearly Dividend0.93
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.68%
DP7.17%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-26
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.09%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.16%
Max EPS beat(2)0.33%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.16%
Max EPS beat(4)14.8%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)5.94%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)5.78%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)4.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.28%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.71%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.27%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.7%
PT rev (1m)0.18%
PT rev (3m)19.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.6%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 55.28
Fwd PE 47.31
P/S 7.72
P/FCF 48.79
P/OCF 41.99
P/B 10.66
P/tB 87.51
EV/EBITDA 35.88
EPS(TTM)13.24
EY1.81%
EPS(NY)15.47
Fwd EY2.11%
FCF(TTM)15
FCFY2.05%
OCF(TTM)17.43
OCFY2.38%
SpS94.78
BVpS68.64
TBVpS8.36
PEG (NY)3.28
PEG (5Y)3.96
Graham Number143
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.27%
ROE 19.11%
ROCE 16.72%
ROIC 13.02%
ROICexc 14.42%
ROICexgc 40.72%
OM 18.24%
PM (TTM) 13.84%
GM 37.2%
FCFM 15.83%
ROA(3y)8.36%
ROA(5y)7.62%
ROE(3y)16.96%
ROE(5y)16.02%
ROIC(3y)11.27%
ROIC(5y)10.51%
ROICexc(3y)12.53%
ROICexc(5y)11.52%
ROICexgc(3y)34.78%
ROICexgc(5y)32.4%
ROCE(3y)14.47%
ROCE(5y)13.51%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.49%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.56%
OM growth 3Y2.89%
OM growth 5Y4.29%
PM growth 3Y6.34%
PM growth 5Y10.45%
GM growth 3Y-0.12%
GM growth 5Y1.13%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 1.73
Debt/EBITDA 0.99
Cap/Depr 71.86%
Cap/Sales 2.56%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 84.34%
Profit Quality 114.35%
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 1
Altman-Z 8.35
F-Score8
WACC10.19%
ROIC/WACC1.28
Cap/Depr(3y)55.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)47.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.03%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.85%
Profit Quality(3y)115.83%
Profit Quality(5y)113.3%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.8%
EPS 3Y17.65%
EPS 5Y13.96%
EPS Q2Q%15.9%
EPS Next Y16.85%
EPS Next 2Y13.91%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%
EPS Next 5Y11.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.08%
Revenue growth 3Y11.01%
Revenue growth 5Y7.91%
Sales Q2Q%14.88%
Revenue Next Year8.91%
Revenue Next 2Y8.39%
Revenue Next 3Y8.32%
Revenue Next 5Y7.81%
EBIT growth 1Y17.18%
EBIT growth 3Y14.23%
EBIT growth 5Y12.54%
EBIT Next Year30%
EBIT Next 3Y16.4%
EBIT Next 5Y14.28%
FCF growth 1Y14.57%
FCF growth 3Y29.23%
FCF growth 5Y20.98%
OCF growth 1Y18.21%
OCF growth 3Y29.72%
OCF growth 5Y19.76%

CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP / CW Fundamental Analysis 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.


What is the profitability of CW stock?

CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


How financially healthy is CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP?

The financial health rating of CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW) is 7 / 10.


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 7.17%.