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CPI AerostructuresCVU +3.30%49 EV-to-EBITDA is 22.69 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 202% above its 10-year median of 7.52. GuruFocus rates CVU with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 265 Aerospace & Defense companies, CPI Aerostructures ranks worse than 52.08% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, CPI Aerostructures's enterprise value is $93.68 Mil.
CPI Aerostructures's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.13 Mil. Therefore, CPI Aerostructures's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 22.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for CPI Aerostructures's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CVU'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -241.4 Med: 7.52 Max: 68.9
Current: 22.69
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of CPI Aerostructures was 68.90. The lowest was -241.40. And the median was 7.52.
CVU's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 52.08% of 265
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 21.31
vs CVU: 22.69
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
CPI Aerostructures's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
CPI Aerostructures's share price for today is $5.01.
CPI Aerostructures's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.130.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for CPI Aerostructures's EV-to-EBITDA 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, CPI Aerostructures's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
CPI Aerostructures EV-to-EBITDA vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, CPI Aerostructures's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CPI Aerostructures's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
CPI Aerostructures's current Enterprise Value is $93.68 Mil.
CPI Aerostructures's EBITDA 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 $4.13 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.
CPI Aerostructures (CVU) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 22.69 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CPI Aerostructures. This is 202% above median its historical median of 7.52. According to the industry distribution chart, CPI Aerostructures ranks #138 out of 265 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is CPI Aerostructures' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
CPI Aerostructures' current EV-to-EBITDA of 22.69 is 202% above median its 10-year median of 7.52. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.31. CPI Aerostructures' value of 22.69 is 6.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPI Aerostructures ranks #138 out of 265 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CPI Aerostructures has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPI Aerostructures' EV-to-EBITDA compare to MOB and XTIA?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, CPI Aerostructures ranks #138 out of 265 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places CPI Aerostructures in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.31. CPI Aerostructures' value of 22.69 is 6.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.52 vs. the industry median of 21.31, CPI Aerostructures 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-EBITDA for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 21.31, based on 265 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CPI Aerostructures's current EV-to-EBITDA of 22.69 is 6.5% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CPI Aerostructures. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPI Aerostructures's current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.69, which is 202% above median its own 10-year median of 7.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPI Aerostructures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPI Aerostructures (CVU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.72, compared to a current price of $5.01 — trading 84.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.69, which is 202% above median its 10-year median of 7.52 and 6.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 21.31. CPI Aerostructures' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CPI Aerostructures (CVU), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.69 as of Aug. 01, 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 CPI Aerostructures (CVU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPI Aerostructures stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.01 is trading 84.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.72.
GuruFocus considers CPI Aerostructures to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CVU:
EV-to-EBITDA: 22.69 (202% above median its 10-year median of 7.52)
GF Value™: $2.72 vs. price of $5.01 (84.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#138 of 265)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CVU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CPI Aerostructures Inc is engaged in the manufacturing of structural aircraft parts for fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters in both the commercial and defense markets in the United States. It also provides engineering, program management, supply chain management and kitting, and Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services. CPI also acts as a subcontractor to prime aircraft manufacturers in the production of commercial aircraft parts. CPI Aero supplies the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye surveillance aircraft, the A-10 Thunderbolt attack jet, the Gulfstream G650, the UH-60 BLACK HAWK helicopter, and the S-92 helicopter, and others.
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