Curtiss-Wright Corp (NYSE:CW), a diversified global provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services, has reported an insider sell according to a recent SEC filing. The company's Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, K Farkas, sold 2,736 shares of the company on March 14, 2024.
The transaction was executed at an average price of $240.16 per share, resulting in a total sale amount of approximately $657,157.76. Following the sale, the insider's stake in Curtiss-Wright Corp has been adjusted accordingly.
Over the past year, K Farkas has engaged in multiple transactions involving the company's stock. The insider has sold a total of 4,742 shares and purchased 124 shares during this period.
The insider transaction history at Curtiss-Wright Corp reveals a pattern of insider activity. In the past year, there have been 11 insider buys and 20 insider sells. This activity provides a glimpse into the insider sentiment regarding the stock's performance and future outlook.
Curtiss-Wright Corp's market capitalization stands at $9.303 billion, reflecting the scale and value of the company within its industry. The stock's price-earnings ratio is 26.46, which is below the industry median of 33.635 but above the company's historical median price-earnings ratio.
The current share price of $240.16, when compared to the GuruFocus Value (GF Value) of $151.03, indicates that Curtiss-Wright Corp is significantly overvalued with a price-to-GF-Value ratio of 1.59. The GF Value is a proprietary intrinsic value estimate from GuruFocus, which takes into account historical trading multiples, a GuruFocus adjustment factor based on past returns and growth, and future business performance estimates from Morningstar analysts.
Investors and stakeholders in Curtiss-Wright Corp may consider the insider selling activity, valuation metrics, and GF Value as factors in their assessment of the company's stock and future prospects.
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