CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CW • US2315611010
712.59 USD
+10.6 (+1.51%)
At close: Mar 4, 2026
711.6 USD
-0.99 (-0.14%)
Pre-Market: 3/5/2026, 8:37:30 AM
This CW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CW. CW was compared to 78 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 is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. These ratings would make CW suitable for quality investing!
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.
- 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 (9.27%) than 88.46% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 19.11%, CW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- CW has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.02%) than 85.90% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CW is above the industry average of 9.14%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of CW (13.84%) is better than 87.18% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CW has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of CW (18.24%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CW has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 37.20%, CW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 18.24% | ||
| 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%
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.
- CW has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- CW has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 8.24 indicates that CW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of CW (8.24) is better than 76.92% 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 1.73. This is amongst the best in the industry. CW outperforms 94.87% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30 indicates that CW is not too dependend on debt financing.
- CW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.30. This is in the better half of the industry: CW outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.24 |
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC9.44%
2.3 Liquidity
- CW has a Current Ratio of 1.44. 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 Current ratio, with a value of 1.44, CW is doing worse than 70.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that CW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CW (1.00) is worse than 74.36% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
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.
- CW shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.96% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, CW shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.08% in the last year.
- CW shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.91% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, CW will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.35% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.74%
EPS Next 2Y12.62%
EPS Next 3Y13.07%
EPS Next 5Y11.35%
Revenue Next Year8.12%
Revenue Next 2Y8.16%
Revenue Next 3Y8.15%
Revenue Next 5Y7.74%
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.
4. CW Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 53.82, the valuation of CW can be described as expensive.
- CW's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.03, CW is valued quite expensively.
- CW is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 47.32.
- CW's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.11, CW is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 53.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.32 |
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.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CW is valued a bit cheaper than 78.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 47.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.21 |
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 13.07% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.92
PEG (5Y)3.86
EPS Next 2Y12.62%
EPS Next 3Y13.07%
5. CW Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CW has a yearly dividend return of 0.14%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.53, CW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.14, CW pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CW grows each year by 6.68%, which is quite nice.
- CW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 Years8
Div Non Decr Years33
5.3 Sustainability
- 7.17% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CW. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- CW's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP7.17%
EPS Next 2Y12.62%
EPS Next 3Y13.07%
CW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
712.59
+10.6 (+1.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners87.06%
Inst Owner Change1.36%
Ins Owners0.42%
Ins Owner Change0.49%
Market Cap26.27B
Revenue(TTM)3.50B
Net Income(TTM)484.23M
Analysts81.18
Price Target712.14 (-0.06%)
Short Float %0.98%
Short Ratio1.26
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% |
Yearly Dividend0.93
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.68%
DP7.17%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years33
Ex-Date03-26 2026-03-26 (0.24)
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)17.21%
PT rev (3m)19.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 53.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.32 | ||
| P/S | 7.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 47.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 40.83 | ||
| P/B | 10.37 | ||
| P/tB | 85.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.21 |
EPS(TTM)13.24
EY1.86%
EPS(NY)15.06
Fwd EY2.11%
FCF(TTM)15.02
FCFY2.11%
OCF(TTM)17.45
OCFY2.45%
SpS94.88
BVpS68.72
TBVpS8.37
PEG (NY)3.92
PEG (5Y)3.86
Graham Number143.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 8.24 |
F-Score8
WACC9.44%
ROIC/WACC1.38
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 Y13.74%
EPS Next 2Y12.62%
EPS Next 3Y13.07%
EPS Next 5Y11.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.08%
Revenue growth 3Y11.01%
Revenue growth 5Y7.91%
Sales Q2Q%14.88%
Revenue Next Year8.12%
Revenue Next 2Y8.16%
Revenue Next 3Y8.15%
Revenue Next 5Y7.74%
EBIT growth 1Y17.18%
EBIT growth 3Y14.23%
EBIT growth 5Y12.54%
EBIT Next Year30.15%
EBIT Next 3Y16.55%
EBIT Next 5Y15.89%
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 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 9 / 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 53.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.37.
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%.