Curtiss-WrightCW -0.29%82 OCF Yield % is 2.40 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 5.97. 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 356 Aerospace & Defense companies, Curtiss-Wright ranks better than 55.9% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Curtiss-Wright OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Curtiss-Wright's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Curtiss-Wright's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Curtiss-Wright's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % of 2.40 as of Jun. 24, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Curtiss-Wright and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 5.97. Over the past decade, Curtiss-Wright's OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.36 to 12.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Curtiss-Wright ranks #157 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is Curtiss-Wright's OCF Yield % too high?
Curtiss-Wright's current OCF Yield % of 2.40 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 5.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.36 to a high of 12.57. The Aerospace & Defense industry median OCF Yield % is 1.70. Curtiss-Wright's value of 2.40 is 41.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Curtiss-Wright ranks #157 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 OCF Yield % compare to FTAI and WWD?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Curtiss-Wright ranks #157 out of 356 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Curtiss-Wright in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 1.70. Curtiss-Wright's value of 2.40 is 41.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Curtiss-Wright's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 2.36 to 12.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.97 vs. the industry median of 1.70, 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 OCF Yield % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median OCF Yield % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.70, based on 356 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Curtiss-Wright's current OCF Yield % of 2.40 is 41.6% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Curtiss-Wright and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median OCF Yield % is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Curtiss-Wright's current OCF Yield % is 2.40, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 5.97. 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 OCF Yield % is 2.40, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 5.97 and 41.6% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.70. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Curtiss-Wright (CW), the current OCF Yield % is 2.40 as of Jun. 24, 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:
OCF Yield %: 2.40 (60% below median its 10-year median of 5.97)
GF Value™: $392.33 vs. price of $762.92 (94.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.6% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#157 of 356)
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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