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CPI AerostructuresFRA:WCP -1.82%47 Net Margin % is 3.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is 173% above its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates FRA:WCP with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.28. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 350 Aerospace & Defense companies, CPI Aerostructures ranks worse than 50.57% on this metric.
CPI Aerostructures (FRA:WCP) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
CPI Aerostructures Net Margin % Related Terms
CPI Aerostructures Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CPI Aerostructures's Net 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.
FRA:WCP vs MOB, XTIA, PEW: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, CPI Aerostructures's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
CPI Aerostructures Net Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, CPI Aerostructures's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CPI Aerostructures's Net 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.
CPI Aerostructures (FRA:WCP) has a Net Margin % of 3.90% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CPI Aerostructures and its competitors. This is 173% above median its historical median of 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, CPI Aerostructures ranks #177 out of 350 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is CPI Aerostructures' Net Margin % too high?
CPI Aerostructures' current Net Margin % of 3.90% is 173% above median its 10-year median of 1.43. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Net Margin % is 5.19. CPI Aerostructures' value of 3.90% is 24.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPI Aerostructures ranks #177 out of 350 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CPI Aerostructures has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPI Aerostructures' Net Margin % compare to MOB and XTIA?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, CPI Aerostructures ranks #177 out of 350 companies for Net Margin %. This places CPI Aerostructures in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.19. CPI Aerostructures' value of 3.90% is 24.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 5.19, CPI Aerostructures has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Net Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 5.19, based on 350 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CPI Aerostructures's current Net Margin % of 3.90% is 24.9% below 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CPI Aerostructures and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPI Aerostructures's current Net Margin % is 3.90%, which is 173% above median its own 10-year median of 1.43. 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?
CPI Aerostructures (FRA:WCP) has a current Net Margin % of 3.90%. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.28, compared to a current price of €4.32 — trading 89.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.90%, which is 173% above median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 24.9% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 5.19. CPI Aerostructures' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CPI Aerostructures (FRA:WCP), the current Net Margin % is 3.90% as of Jun. 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 (FRA:WCP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPI Aerostructures stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.32 is trading 89.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.28.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WCP:
Net Margin %: 3.90% (173% above median its 10-year median of 1.43)
GF Value™: €2.28 vs. price of €4.32 (89.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.9% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#177 of 350)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WCP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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