CVU (CPI Aerostructures) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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49 GF Score
Price $5.26
GF Value $2.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is CPI Aerostructures Moat Score?

CPI Aerostructures CVU +0.77% 49 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 14, 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. Among 348 Aerospace & Defense companies, CPI Aerostructures ranks better than 82.76% on this metric.

CPI Aerostructures has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

CPI Aerostructures has Narrow Moat: CPI Aerostructures Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its specialized manufacturing capabilities and some customer loyalty. However, it lacks strong pricing power and significant regulatory barriers.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes CPI Aerostructures might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

CPI Aerostructures  (AMEX:CVU) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

CPI Aerostructures Moat Score Related Terms

CVU vs PEW, XTIA, MOB: Moat Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, CPI Aerostructures's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, CPI Aerostructures's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CPI Aerostructures's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
CPI Aerostructures (CVU) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, CPI Aerostructures ranks #60 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is CPI Aerostructures' Moat Score too high?
CPI Aerostructures' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, CPI Aerostructures ranks #60 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Moat Score compare to PEW and XTIA?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, CPI Aerostructures ranks #60 out of 348 companies for Moat Score. This places CPI Aerostructures in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. CPI Aerostructures's current Moat Score is 4. 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 $5.26 — trading 92.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CPI Aerostructures (CVU), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 14, 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 $5.26 is trading 92.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.73. GuruFocus considers CPI Aerostructures to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CVU:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $2.73 vs. price of $5.26 (92.7% 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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