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CPI AerostructuresCVU +0.77%49 PB Ratio is 2.54 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 1.30. 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 341 Aerospace & Defense companies, CPI Aerostructures ranks better than 65.4% on this metric.
CPI Aerostructures Inc stock PB Ratio (=2.52) is close to 1-year high of 2.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for CPI Aerostructures's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CVU'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 1.3 Max: 12.88
Current: 2.54
During the past 13 years, CPI Aerostructures's highest PB Ratio was 12.88. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 1.30.
CVU's PB Ratio is ranked better than 65.4% of 341
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.54
vs CVU: 2.54
During the past 12 months, CPI Aerostructures's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 80.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of CPI Aerostructures was 81.20% per year. The lowest was -49.20% per year. And the median was 2.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
CPI Aerostructures (AMEX:CVU) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
CPI Aerostructures PB Ratio Related Terms
CPI Aerostructures PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CPI Aerostructures's PB Ratio 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, CPI Aerostructures's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, CPI Aerostructures's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CPI Aerostructures's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
CPI Aerostructures (CVU) has a PB Ratio of 2.54 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on CPI Aerostructures and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 1.30. Over the past decade, CPI Aerostructures' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 12.88. According to the industry distribution chart, CPI Aerostructures ranks #118 out of 341 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 34.6%.
Is CPI Aerostructures' PB Ratio too high?
CPI Aerostructures' current PB Ratio of 2.54 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 1.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 12.88. The Aerospace & Defense industry median PB Ratio is 3.54. CPI Aerostructures' value of 2.54 is 28.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPI Aerostructures ranks #118 out of 341 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' PB Ratio compare to PEW and XTIA?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, CPI Aerostructures ranks #118 out of 341 companies for PB Ratio. This puts CPI Aerostructures in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 3.54. CPI Aerostructures' value of 2.54 is 28.2% below this benchmark. Historically, CPI Aerostructures' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 12.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 3.54, 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 PB Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median PB Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.54, based on 341 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CPI Aerostructures's current PB Ratio of 2.54 is 28.2% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on CPI Aerostructures and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median PB Ratio is 3.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPI Aerostructures's current PB Ratio is 2.54, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 1.30. 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 PB Ratio is 2.54, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 28.2% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.54. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CPI Aerostructures (CVU), the current PB Ratio is 2.54 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:
PB Ratio: 2.54 (95% above median its 10-year median of 1.30)
GF Value™: $2.73 vs. price of $5.26 (92.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.2% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#118 of 341)
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 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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