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Curtiss-WrightCW +0.17%82 EV-to-EBITDA is 33.00 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 142% above its 10-year median of 13.66. GuruFocus rates CW with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $394.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 265 Aerospace & Defense companies, Curtiss-Wright ranks worse than 69.81% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Curtiss-Wright's enterprise value is $26,997 Mil.
Curtiss-Wright's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $818 Mil. Therefore, Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 33.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CW'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.35 Med: 13.66 Max: 35.96
Current: 33
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Curtiss-Wright was 35.96. The lowest was 7.35. And the median was 13.66.
CW's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 69.81% of 265
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 21.25
vs CW: 33.00
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Curtiss-Wright's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Curtiss-Wright's share price for today is $709.02.
Curtiss-Wright'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 $13.650.
* 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 Curtiss-Wright'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, Curtiss-Wright'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.
Curtiss-Wright EV-to-EBITDA vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Curtiss-Wright's current Enterprise Value is $26,997 Mil.
Curtiss-Wright'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 $818 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-EBITDA of 33.00 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Curtiss-Wright. This is 142% above median its historical median of 13.66. Over the past decade, Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.35 to 35.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Curtiss-Wright ranks #185 out of 265 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Curtiss-Wright's current EV-to-EBITDA of 33.00 is 142% above median its 10-year median of 13.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.35 to a high of 35.96. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.25. Curtiss-Wright's value of 33.00 is 55.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Curtiss-Wright ranks #185 out of 265 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-EBITDA compare to FTAI and WWD?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Curtiss-Wright ranks #185 out of 265 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Curtiss-Wright in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.25. Curtiss-Wright's value of 33.00 is 55.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Curtiss-Wright's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.35 to 35.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.66 vs. the industry median of 21.25, 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-EBITDA for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 21.25, 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. Curtiss-Wright's current EV-to-EBITDA of 33.00 is 55.3% 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 Curtiss-Wright. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Curtiss-Wright's current EV-to-EBITDA is 33.00, which is 142% above median its own 10-year median of 13.66. 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 $394.61, compared to a current price of $709.02 — trading 79.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 33.00, which is 142% above median its 10-year median of 13.66 and 55.3% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 21.25. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Curtiss-Wright (CW), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 33.00 as of Jul. 21, 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 $709.02 is trading 79.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $394.61.
GuruFocus considers Curtiss-Wright to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CW:
EV-to-EBITDA: 33.00 (142% above median its 10-year median of 13.66)
GF Value™: $394.61 vs. price of $709.02 (79.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.3% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#185 of 265)
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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