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Curtiss-WrightCW -1.09%82 EV-to-EBIT is 38.75 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 17.42. GuruFocus rates CW with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $394.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 253 Aerospace & Defense companies, Curtiss-Wright ranks worse than 67.19% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Curtiss-Wright's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $25,971 Mil.
Curtiss-Wright's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $696 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Curtiss-Wright EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Curtiss-Wright EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Curtiss-Wright EV-to-EBIT vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Curtiss-Wright's current Enterprise Value is $26,953 Mil.
Curtiss-Wright's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $696 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Curtiss-Wright (CW) has a EV-to-EBIT of 38.75 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Curtiss-Wright and its competitors. This is 122% above median its historical median of 17.42. Over the past decade, Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.10 to 42.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Curtiss-Wright ranks #170 out of 253 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Curtiss-Wright's current EV-to-EBIT of 38.75 is 122% above median its 10-year median of 17.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.10 to a high of 42.28. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-EBIT is 27.38. Curtiss-Wright's value of 38.75 is 41.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Curtiss-Wright ranks #170 out of 253 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Curtiss-Wright has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-EBIT compare to FTAI and WWD?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Curtiss-Wright ranks #170 out of 253 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Curtiss-Wright in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 27.38. Curtiss-Wright's value of 38.75 is 41.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Curtiss-Wright's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.10 to 42.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.42 vs. the industry median of 27.38, Curtiss-Wright has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Aerospace & Defense companies is 27.38, based on 253 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Curtiss-Wright's current EV-to-EBIT of 38.75 is 41.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Curtiss-Wright and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 27.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Curtiss-Wright's current EV-to-EBIT is 38.75, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 17.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Curtiss-Wright stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Curtiss-Wright (CW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $394.44, compared to a current price of $707.84 — trading 79.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 38.75, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 17.42 and 41.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 27.38. Curtiss-Wright's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Curtiss-Wright (CW), the current EV-to-EBIT is 38.75 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Curtiss-Wright (CW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Curtiss-Wright stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $707.84 is trading 79.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $394.44.
GuruFocus considers Curtiss-Wright to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CW:
EV-to-EBIT: 38.75 (122% above median its 10-year median of 17.42)
GF Value™: $394.44 vs. price of $707.84 (79.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#170 of 253)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation delivers engineered products and services to commercial, defence, power generation, and other industrial markets. It offers industrial vehicle components, control systems, weapons handling systems, pumps, valves, and other solutions. The company has three reportable segments based on the markets serviced: Naval & Power, which provides coolant pumps, power-dense compact motors, generators, secondary propulsion systems, pumps, pump seals, valves, control rod drive mechanisms, and fastening systems that also generate maximum revenue for the company; its other segments are Aerospace & Industrial and Defense Electronics. Geographically, the company generates its key revenue from the United States of America, followed by the United Kingdom and other countries.
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