Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Aerospace & Defense
EV/EBITDA
↑
46.13
↑+131% vs avg
5yr avg: 20.01
30Y Low6.3·High34.0
P/FCF
↑
51.45
↑+100% vs avg
5yr avg: 25.66
30Y Low11.7·High162.6
P/B Ratio
↑
11.47
↑+141% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.75
30Y Low1.2·High8.2
ROE
↑
19.4%
↓+17% vs avg
5yr avg: 16.6%
30Y Low7%·High20%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
2.06
↓-7% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.21
30Y Low0.3·High3.2
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
CW Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Curtiss-Wright Corporation trades at 60.0x earnings, 109% above its 5-year average of 28.7x, sitting at the 100th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.6x, the stock trades at a premium of 135%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 51.5x P/FCF, 100% above the 5-year average of 25.7x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $28.5B | $20.7B | $13.6B | $8.6B | $6.5B | $5.6B | $4.9B | $6.1B | $4.5B | $5.5B | $4.4B |
| Enterprise Value | $29.4B | $21.7B | $14.5B | $9.4B | $7.6B | $6.7B | $5.9B | $6.6B | $5.0B | $5.8B | $4.8B |
| P/E Ratio → | 59.98 | 42.83 | 33.64 | 24.22 | 21.91 | 21.07 | 24.24 | 19.70 | 16.42 | 25.39 | 23.70 |
| P/S Ratio | 8.14 | 5.93 | 4.36 | 3.02 | 2.52 | 2.25 | 2.04 | 2.44 | 1.88 | 2.40 | 2.10 |
| P/B Ratio | 11.47 | 8.19 | 5.56 | 3.69 | 3.26 | 3.08 | 2.73 | 3.42 | 2.96 | 3.57 | 3.43 |
| P/FCF | 51.45 | 37.47 | 28.18 | 21.28 | 25.16 | 16.25 | 22.87 | 17.23 | 16.09 | 16.23 | 11.77 |
| P/OCF | 44.28 | 32.24 | 25.02 | 19.16 | 21.89 | 14.52 | 18.71 | 14.38 | 13.46 | 14.03 | 10.47 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
CW EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Curtiss-Wright Corporation's enterprise value stands at 46.1x EBITDA, 131% above its 5-year average of 20.0x. The Industrials sector median is 13.8x, placing the stock at a 233% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 6.20 | 4.63 | 3.29 | 2.98 | 2.66 | 2.47 | 2.65 | 2.08 | 2.55 | 2.30 |
| EV / EBITDA | 46.13 | 33.99 | 22.73 | 15.60 | 14.21 | 13.54 | 14.57 | 13.04 | 10.52 | 13.63 | 12.34 |
| EV / EBIT | 46.13 | 33.99 | 25.50 | 18.22 | 17.44 | 17.10 | 19.75 | 15.43 | 12.84 | 16.98 | 15.66 |
| EV / FCF | — | 39.17 | 29.92 | 23.23 | 29.65 | 19.20 | 27.60 | 18.77 | 17.82 | 17.24 | 12.87 |
CW Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Curtiss-Wright Corporation earns an operating margin of 18.2%, above the Industrials sector average of 4.3%. Operating margins have expanded from 17.0% to 18.2% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 19.4% indicates solid capital efficiency, compared to the sector median of 8.2%. ROIC of 14.1% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.1%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 37.2% | 37.2% | 37.0% | 37.5% | 37.3% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 36.1% | 36.1% | 36.0% | 35.6% |
| Operating Margin | 18.2% | 18.2% | 16.9% | 17.0% | 16.6% | 15.1% | 12.1% | 16.2% | 15.5% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | 13.8% | 13.8% | 13.0% | 12.5% | 11.5% | 10.5% | 8.4% | 12.4% | 11.4% | 9.5% | 8.9% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 19.4% | 19.4% | 17.0% | 16.5% | 15.5% | 14.5% | 11.3% | 18.6% | 18.0% | 15.2% | 14.7% |
| ROA | 9.5% | 9.5% | 8.4% | 7.8% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 8.8% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 6.2% |
| ROIC | 14.1% | 14.1% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 10.6% | 10.0% | 8.5% | 14.0% | 14.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| ROCE | 16.6% | 16.6% | 13.7% | 13.3% | 12.4% | 11.5% | 9.3% | 14.5% | 14.3% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
CW Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Curtiss-Wright Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.1x, which is manageable (36% below the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $943M ($1.3B total debt minus $371M cash). Interest coverage of 14.8x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.71 | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.53 | 0.75 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.06 | 2.06 | 1.93 | 1.99 | 2.63 | 2.43 | 2.99 | 1.84 | 1.60 | 1.92 | 2.46 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.37 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.58 | 0.56 | 0.57 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.22 | 0.32 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.48 | 1.48 | 1.32 | 1.31 | 2.15 | 2.08 | 2.50 | 1.07 | 1.02 | 0.80 | 1.05 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.70 | 1.74 | 1.95 | 4.50 | 2.96 | 4.73 | 1.54 | 1.73 | 1.01 | 1.10 |
| Interest Coverage | 14.79 | 14.79 | 12.64 | 10.01 | 9.28 | 9.67 | 8.40 | 13.65 | 11.48 | 8.22 | 7.50 |
CW Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.44x means Curtiss-Wright Corporation can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 1.00x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 2.13x to 1.44x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.69 | 2.13 | 1.55 | 1.78 | 1.61 | 2.05 | 1.96 | 2.37 | 2.10 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.19 | 1.50 | 1.05 | 1.22 | 1.08 | 1.48 | 1.34 | 1.73 | 1.55 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.35 | 0.50 | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.53 | 0.40 | 0.80 | 0.82 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.67 | 0.63 | 0.62 | 0.57 | 0.61 | 0.59 | 0.66 | 0.74 | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.57 | 3.57 | 3.63 | 3.49 | 3.32 | 3.82 | 3.61 | 3.74 | 3.64 | 3.88 | 3.74 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 97.28 | 97.65 | 93.99 | 103.25 | 94.45 | 89.86 | 92.75 | 89.86 | 79.54 | 80.14 |
CW Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Curtiss-Wright Corporation returns 1.8% to shareholders annually — split between a 0.1% dividend yield and 1.6% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 7.2% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 1.7% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 7.2% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 10.9% | 14.0% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 1.7% | 2.3% | 3.0% | 4.1% | 4.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| FCF Yield | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.5% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 5.8% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 8.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 6.6% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 5.0% | 1.4% | 2.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $38M | $38M | $39M | $39M | $41M | $42M | $43M | $44M | $45M | $45M |
Peer Comparison
Compare CW with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CWYou | $28B | 60.0 | 46.1 | 51.5 | 37.2% | 18.2% | 19.4% | 14.1% | 2.1 |
 KTOS | $10B | 417.0 | 112.5 | — | 22.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.1 |
 HEI | $47B | 68.8 | 40.3 | 54.5 | 39.8% | 22.7% | 17.1% | 12.6% | 1.8 |
 DRS | $12B | 44.7 | 27.5 | 54.2 | 23.2% | 9.5% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 1.1 |
 MRCY | $7B | -175.2 | 114.9 | 57.4 | 27.9% | -2.2% | -2.6% | -0.8% | 10.3 |
 LHX | $55B | 34.6 | 18.8 | 20.5 | 25.7% | 10.0% | 8.2% | 5.4% | 3.1 |
 TDG | $75B | 41.4 | 22.6 | 41.3 | 60.1% | 47.2% | — | 20.9% | 6.6 |
 WWD | $26B | 59.8 | 41.7 | 75.3 | 26.8% | 14.3% | 18.6% | 13.3% | 1.2 |
 ESE | $9B | 29.7 | 36.4 | 46.9 | 42.1% | 15.8% | 21.5% | 8.7% | 0.9 |
 AXON | $34B | 280.4 | 1651.5 | 454.4 | 59.7% | -2.2% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 90.6 |
 LMT | $118B | 23.8 | 16.0 | 17.0 | 10.2% | 10.3% | 76.9% | 23.9% | 2.6 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.6 | 13.8 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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CW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CW stock.
What is Curtiss-Wright Corporation's P/E ratio?
Curtiss-Wright Corporation's current P/E ratio is 60.0x. The historical average is 19.3x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
What is Curtiss-Wright Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Curtiss-Wright Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 46.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 11.4x.
What is Curtiss-Wright Corporation's ROE?
Curtiss-Wright Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 19.4%. The historical average is 13.3%.
Is CW stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Curtiss-Wright Corporation is trading at a P/E of 60.0x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Curtiss-Wright Corporation's dividend yield?
Curtiss-Wright Corporation's current dividend yield is 0.12% with a payout ratio of 7.2%.
What are Curtiss-Wright Corporation's profit margins?
Curtiss-Wright Corporation has 37.2% gross margin and 18.2% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Curtiss-Wright Corporation have?
Curtiss-Wright Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.1x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.