CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP (CW) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CW - US2315611010 - Common Stock
543.597 USD
+6.79 (+1.26%)
CW gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 71 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 not valued too expensively and it also shows 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.
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's Return On Assets of 8.69% is amongst the best of the industry. CW outperforms 90.14% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CW (16.65%) is better than 84.51% of its industry peers.
CW has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CW outperforms 87.32% 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 8.46%.
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 13.66%, CW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.73% of the companies in the same industry.
CW's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CW (18.12%) is better than 88.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CW has grown nicely.
CW has a Gross Margin of 37.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: CW outperforms 77.46% of its industry peers.
CW's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, CW has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.23 indicates that CW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CW's Altman-Z score of 7.23 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CW outperforms 78.87% of its industry peers.
CW has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.90. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.90 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.90, CW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.96% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.35 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CW outperforms 61.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.23 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC9.61%
2.3 Liquidity
CW has a Current Ratio of 1.95. 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 Current ratio of 1.95 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CW outperforms 43.66% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.35 indicates that CW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.35, CW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.07% of the companies in the same industry.
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 18.22%, 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 9.51% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.64% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.23% 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 Y23.14%
EPS Next 2Y16.38%
EPS Next 3Y14.15%
EPS Next 5Y13.23%
Revenue Next Year11.25%
Revenue Next 2Y8.99%
Revenue Next 3Y8.24%
Revenue Next 5Y8.08%
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 42.74, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CW.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CW is valued a bit cheaper than 60.56% of the companies in the same industry.
CW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.51.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 36.93, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CW.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CW.
CW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 34.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.93 |
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.
CW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CW is cheaper than 71.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CW may justify a higher PE ratio.
CW's earnings are expected to grow with 14.15% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.85
PEG (5Y)5.1
EPS Next 2Y16.38%
EPS Next 3Y14.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CW has a yearly dividend return of 0.18%, which is pretty low.
CW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.37.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, CW's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.18% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CW has a limited annual growth rate of 4.82%.
CW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CW has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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.
CW's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP7.07%
EPS Next 2Y16.38%
EPS Next 3Y14.15%
NYSE:CW (11/19/2025, 11:03:19 AM)
543.597
+6.79 (+1.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners86.4%
Inst Owner Change-3.15%
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner Change-3.45%
Market Cap20.48B
Revenue(TTM)3.38B
Net Income(TTM)451.41M
Analysts82.5
Price Target560.76 (3.16%)
Short Float %1%
Short Ratio1.4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.18% |
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)12.19%
PT rev (3m)15.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.93 | ||
| P/S | 6.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 35.54 | ||
| P/B | 7.55 | ||
| P/tB | 46.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.19 |
EPS(TTM)12.72
EY2.34%
EPS(NY)14.72
Fwd EY2.71%
FCF(TTM)13.36
FCFY2.46%
OCF(TTM)15.3
OCFY2.81%
SpS87.72
BVpS71.97
TBVpS11.77
PEG (NY)1.85
PEG (5Y)5.1
Graham Number143.52
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%
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-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 | 7.23 |
F-Score7
WACC9.61%
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)18.22%
EPS 3Y13.93%
EPS 5Y8.38%
EPS Q2Q%14.48%
EPS Next Y23.14%
EPS Next 2Y16.38%
EPS Next 3Y14.15%
EPS Next 5Y13.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.51%
Revenue growth 3Y7.67%
Revenue growth 5Y4.64%
Sales Q2Q%8.79%
Revenue Next Year11.25%
Revenue Next 2Y8.99%
Revenue Next 3Y8.24%
Revenue Next 5Y8.08%
EBIT growth 1Y13.76%
EBIT growth 3Y11.18%
EBIT growth 5Y6.26%
EBIT Next Year41.22%
EBIT Next 3Y18.09%
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%
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 7.07%.