CVU (CPI Aerostructures) Interest Expense: $-1.37 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CVU CPI Aerostructures Inc CVU
49 GF Score
Price $5.30
GF Value $2.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is CPI Aerostructures Interest Expense?

CPI Aerostructures CVU +1.53% 49 Interest Expense is $-1.37 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CVU with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. CPI Aerostructures's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -0.29 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.37 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. CPI Aerostructures's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 1.83 Mil. CPI Aerostructures's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -0.29 Mil. CPI Aerostructures's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.27. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

CPI Aerostructures  (AMEX:CVU) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

CPI Aerostructures's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.29 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.83 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $26.78 Mil.

CPI Aerostructures's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1.83/-0.292
=6.27

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

CPI Aerostructures Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CPI Aerostructures's Interest Expense 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.

CPI Aerostructures Interest Expense Chart

CPI Aerostructures Annual Data
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CPI Aerostructures Quarterly Data
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CPI Aerostructures Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-1.37 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-1.37 Mil mean?
CPI Aerostructures (CVU) has a Interest Expense of $-1.37 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on CPI Aerostructures and its competitors.
Is CPI Aerostructures' Interest Expense too high?
CPI Aerostructures' current Interest Expense is $-1.37 Mil. 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' Interest Expense compare to PEW and XTIA?
CPI Aerostructures' Interest Expense of $-1.37 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on CPI Aerostructures and its competitors. CPI Aerostructures's current Interest Expense is $-1.37 Mil. 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 $2.73, compared to a current price of $5.30 — trading 94.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-1.37 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CPI Aerostructures (CVU), the current Interest Expense is $-1.37 Mil 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 CPI Aerostructures (CVU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPI Aerostructures stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.30 is trading 94.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.73. GuruFocus considers CPI Aerostructures to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CVU:

  • Interest Expense: $-1.37 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.73 vs. price of $5.30 (94.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 91 Heartland Boulevard, Edgewood, NY, USA, 11717
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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