CW
NEUTRAL
$717.53
Live
Curtiss-Wright Corporation · NYSE
Target $727.86
(+1.4%)
$333.33
52W Range
$748.14
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 26, 2026
Market cap
$26.48B
P/E
55.88
ROE
19.4%
Profit margin
13.8%
Debt/Equity
0.46
Dividend yield
0.13%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
Curtiss-Wright exhibits exceptional operational health with a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 and a flawless 25-quarter earnings beat record. However, the company is severely overvalued, trading at $717.53—nearly double its growth-based intrinsic value of $378.78 and far exceeding its Graham Number of $140.92. While the fundamental quality is top-tier, the combination of a high P/E (55.88), bearish insider selling by the CEO and CFO, and a weak technical trend (10/100) suggests significant downside risk or a period of stagnation.
Key Strengths
Exceptional financial health indicated by a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9
Flawless earnings track record with beats in 25 consecutive quarters
Strong profitability with an ROE of 19.43% and operating margin of 20.32%
Conservative leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46
Consistent double-digit revenue (14.9%) and earnings (19.6%) growth
Key Risks
Extreme valuation premium relative to intrinsic and defensive fair values
Bearish insider sentiment with 13 sell transactions and 0 buys in 6 months
High P/E ratio (55.88) leaves the stock vulnerable to multiple compression
Weak technical trend (10/100) indicating a potential loss of momentum
Negligible dividend yield (0.13%) providing little downside protection
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$415.5
-42.1% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
64
Strong
20
85
95
90
30
AI Verdict
High-Quality Overvaluation
Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score, Earnings Consistency, Price-to-Intrinsic Gap, Insider Selling
Confidence
90%
Value
20/100
Ref P/E 55.88, Graham Number $140.92
Positives
- Forward P/E is slightly lower than trailing
Watchpoints
- Price is 5x the Graham Number
- P/B ratio of 10.44 is extremely high
- PEG ratio of 2.00 suggests overpayment for growth
Future
85/100
Ref 19.6% Earnings Growth
Positives
- Strong YoY revenue and earnings growth
- Consistent ability to surprise to the upside
Watchpoints
- Growth must accelerate to justify current multiples
Past
95/100
Ref 25-quarter beat streak
Positives
- Massive 5Y price appreciation (+480.6%)
- Consistent quarterly earnings progression
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
90/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 8/9
- Low Debt/Equity (0.46)
- Healthy Current Ratio (1.44)
Watchpoints
- Quick ratio slightly below 1.0
Dividend
30/100
Ref Yield 0.13%
Positives
- Very low payout ratio (7.23%) indicates room for growth
Watchpoints
- Yield is negligible at 0.13%
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$717.53
Analyst Target
$727.86
Upside/Downside
+1.4%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CW and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CW
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Primary
|
+480.6% | +319.4% | +114.2% | +25.8% | +2.2% | -2.5% |
|
FTAI
FTAI Aviation Ltd.
Peer
|
+1173.6% | +881.5% | +136.2% | +51.2% | -5.8% | +5.2% |
|
AER
AerCap Holdings N.V.
Peer
|
+256.7% | +131.1% | +53.2% | +29.5% | -0.2% | +1.5% |
|
VRSK
Verisk Analytics, Inc.
Peer
|
+4.5% | -2.3% | -38.1% | -26.1% | -14.3% | -0.8% |
|
ODFL
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Peer
|
+31.3% | -15.5% | -40.4% | -22.5% | -2.0% | -5.4% |
CW
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Primary
5Y
+480.6%
3Y
+319.4%
1Y
+114.2%
6M
+25.8%
1M
+2.2%
1W
-2.5%
FTA
FTAI Aviation Ltd.
Peer
5Y
+1173.6%
3Y
+881.5%
1Y
+136.2%
6M
+51.2%
1M
-5.8%
1W
+5.2%
AER
AerCap Holdings N.V.
Peer
5Y
+256.7%
3Y
+131.1%
1Y
+53.2%
6M
+29.5%
1M
-0.2%
1W
+1.5%
VRS
Verisk Analytics, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+4.5%
3Y
-2.3%
1Y
-38.1%
6M
-26.1%
1M
-14.3%
1W
-0.8%
ODF
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+31.3%
3Y
-15.5%
1Y
-40.4%
6M
-22.5%
1M
-2.0%
1W
-5.4%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
55.88
Forward P/E
42.71
PEG Ratio
2.0
P/B Ratio
10.44
P/S Ratio
7.57
EV/Revenue
7.79
EV/EBITDA
34.22
Market Cap
$26.48B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
13.84%
Operating Margin
20.32%
Gross Margin
37.2%
ROE
19.43%
ROA
8.22%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+14.9%
Earnings Growth
+19.6%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+14.88%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+16.2%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.46
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.44
Good
Quick Ratio
0.93
Poor
Cash/Share
$10.07
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.9B
Gross Margin
37.5%
Op. Margin
19.4%
Net Margin
14.5%
Total Assets
$5.2B
Liabilities
$2.7B
Equity
$2.5B
Debt/Equity
1.06x
Operating CF
$0.4B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.3B
FCF Yield
89%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-06
$N/A
2026-02-11
$3.79
+2.8% surprise
2025-11-05
$3.4
+3.3% surprise
2025-08-06
$3.23
+3.3% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing CW against 418 companies in the Industrials sector
(33 bullish, 147 neutral, 238 bearish)
P/E Ratio
55.88
This Stock
vs
80.08
Sector Avg
-30.2%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
19.43%
This Stock
vs
-22.62%
Sector Avg
-185.9%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
13.84%
This Stock
vs
6.48%
Sector Avg
+113.7%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.46
This Stock
vs
2.75
Sector Avg
-83.3%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
14.9%
This Stock
vs
78.58%
Sector Avg
-81.0%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.44
This Stock
vs
3.18
Sector Avg
-54.8%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CW
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $26.48B | 55.88 | 19.4% | 13.8% | $717.53 | |
|
FTAI
FTAI Aviation Ltd.
|
NEUTRAL | $26.17B | 55.47 | 241.2% | 20.0% | $255.18 | Compare |
|
AER
AerCap Holdings N.V.
|
NEUTRAL | $25.84B | 6.87 | 21.7% | 45.4% | $144.9 | Compare |
|
VRSK
Verisk Analytics, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $25.57B | 28.27 | 437.9% | 29.6% | $183.5 | Compare |
|
ODFL
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $28.32B | 26.62 | 25.1% | 19.0% | $132.29 | Compare |
CW
Curtiss-Wright...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$26.5B
P/E
55.9
ROE
19.4%
Price
$717.53
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | FARKAS K CHRISTOPHER | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 1,265 | $872,458 |
| 2026-03-18 | OGILBY GARY A | Officer | Sale | 252 | $173,663 |
| 2026-03-17 | FARKAS K CHRISTOPHER | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 918 | $621,908 |
| 2026-03-17 | OGILBY GARY A | Officer | Sale | 148 | $100,388 |
| 2026-03-17 | BAMFORD LYNN M. | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 3,225 | $2,182,358 |
| 2026-03-17 | FREDA ROBERT F. | Officer and Treasurer | Sale | 140 | $95,005 |
| 2026-03-17 | RAYMENT KEVIN | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 907 | $614,384 |
| 2026-03-17 | WATTS JOHN C | Officer | Sale | 220 | $149,184 |
| 2026-03-17 | MCDONALD GEORGE P. | Officer | Sale | 151 | $102,389 |
| 2026-03-16 | FARKAS K CHRISTOPHER | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 2,183 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | OGILBY GARY A | Officer | Stock Award | 400 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | BAMFORD LYNN M. | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 7,667 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | FREDA ROBERT F. | Officer and Treasurer | Stock Award | 296 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | RAYMENT KEVIN | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 2,504 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | WATTS JOHN C | Officer | Stock Award | 512 | - |
FARKAS K CHRISTOPHER
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-18
1,265 shares
·
$872,458
OGILBY GARY A
Officer
2026-03-18
252 shares
·
$173,663
FARKAS K CHRISTOPHER
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-17
918 shares
·
$621,908
OGILBY GARY A
Officer
2026-03-17
148 shares
·
$100,388
BAMFORD LYNN M.
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-17
3,225 shares
·
$2,182,358
FREDA ROBERT F.
Officer and Treasurer
2026-03-17
140 shares
·
$95,005
RAYMENT KEVIN
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-17
907 shares
·
$614,384
WATTS JOHN C
Officer
2026-03-17
220 shares
·
$149,184
MCDONALD GEORGE P.
Officer
2026-03-17
151 shares
·
$102,389
FARKAS K CHRISTOPHER
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-16
2,183 shares
OGILBY GARY A
Officer
2026-03-16
400 shares
BAMFORD LYNN M.
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-16
7,667 shares
FREDA ROBERT F.
Officer and Treasurer
2026-03-16
296 shares
RAYMENT KEVIN
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-16
2,504 shares
WATTS JOHN C
Officer
2026-03-16
512 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
DEF 14A
10-K
8-K
10-Q
10-Q
8-K
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Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
7 analysts
Stifel
2026-04-14
Hold
Hold
Citigroup
2026-04-02
Neutral
Neutral
Citigroup
2026-02-13
Neutral
Neutral
Stifel
2026-02-13
Hold
Hold
Citigroup
2026-01-13
Neutral
Neutral
Stifel
2025-12-16
Hold
Hold
Citigroup
2025-12-12
Neutral
Morgan Stanley
2025-11-10
Overweight
Overweight
Truist Securities
2025-11-07
Hold
Hold
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