Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Curtiss-WrightCW +3.25%82 EV-to-OCF is 39.49 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 18.63. GuruFocus rates CW with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $395.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 360 Aerospace & Defense companies, Curtiss-Wright ranks worse than 77.5% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Curtiss-Wright's Enterprise Value is $26,718 Mil.
Curtiss-Wright's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $677 Mil. Therefore, Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-OCF for today is 39.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CW'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.24 Med: 18.63 Max: 43.47
Current: 39.49
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Curtiss-Wright was 43.47. The lowest was 9.24. And the median was 18.63.
CW's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 77.5% of 360
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 14
vs CW: 39.49
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $701.47.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Curtiss-Wright EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Curtiss-Wright EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Curtiss-Wright's current Enterprise Value is $26,718 Mil.
Curtiss-Wright's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $677 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-OCF of 39.49 as of Jul. 30, 2026. This is 112% above median its historical median of 18.63. Over the past decade, Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.24 to 43.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Curtiss-Wright ranks #279 out of 360 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is Curtiss-Wright's EV-to-OCF too high?
Curtiss-Wright's current EV-to-OCF of 39.49 is 112% above median its 10-year median of 18.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.24 to a high of 43.47. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-OCF is 14.00. Curtiss-Wright's value of 39.49 is 182.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Curtiss-Wright ranks #279 out of 360 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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-OCF compare to WWD and FTAI?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Curtiss-Wright ranks #279 out of 360 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Curtiss-Wright in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 14.00. Curtiss-Wright's value of 39.49 is 182.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Curtiss-Wright's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.24 to 43.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.63 vs. the industry median of 14.00, 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-OCF for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Aerospace & Defense companies is 14.00, based on 360 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Curtiss-Wright's current EV-to-OCF of 39.49 is 182.1% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 14.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Curtiss-Wright's current EV-to-OCF is 39.49, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 18.63. 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 $395.31, compared to a current price of $701.47 — trading 77.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 39.49, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 18.63 and 182.1% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 14.00. Curtiss-Wright's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Curtiss-Wright (CW), the current EV-to-OCF is 39.49 as of Jul. 30, 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 $701.47 is trading 77.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $395.31.
GuruFocus considers Curtiss-Wright to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CW:
EV-to-OCF: 39.49 (112% above median its 10-year median of 18.63)
GF Value™: $395.31 vs. price of $701.47 (77.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 182.1% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#279 of 360)
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.
82GF Score
Get the complete analysis for CW
EV-to-OCF is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
CW has been successfully added to your 
