Curtiss-WrightCW -0.29%82 FCF Margin % is -1.91% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CW with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $392.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Curtiss-Wright ranks better than 87.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Curtiss-Wright's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CW'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.94 Med: 14.16 Max: 17.85
Current: 16.38
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Curtiss-Wright was 17.85%. The lowest was 8.94%. And the median was 14.16%.
CW's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 87.61% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.64
vs CW: 16.38
Curtiss-Wright FCF Margin % Related Terms
Curtiss-Wright FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Curtiss-Wright's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Curtiss-Wright's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Curtiss-Wright's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of -1.91% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Curtiss-Wright and its competitors. Over the past decade, Curtiss-Wright's FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.94 to 17.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Curtiss-Wright ranks #43 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Curtiss-Wright's FCF Margin % too high?
Curtiss-Wright's current FCF Margin % is -1.91%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.94 to a high of 17.85. Based on the distribution chart, Curtiss-Wright ranks #43 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 FCF Margin % compare to FTAI and WWD?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Curtiss-Wright ranks #43 out of 347 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Curtiss-Wright in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. Historically, Curtiss-Wright's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.94 to 17.85 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median FCF Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.64, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Curtiss-Wright and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Curtiss-Wright's current FCF Margin % is -1.91%. 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 $392.33, compared to a current price of $762.92 — trading 94.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -1.91%. Curtiss-Wright's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Curtiss-Wright (CW), the current FCF Margin % is -1.91% as of Mar. 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 $762.92 is trading 94.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $392.33.
GuruFocus considers Curtiss-Wright to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CW:
FCF Margin %: -1.91%
GF Value™: $392.33 vs. price of $762.92 (94.5% above fair value)
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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