Curtiss-WrightCW -2.66%82 PEG Ratio is 3.54 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 2.99. GuruFocus rates CW with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $392.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 124 Aerospace & Defense companies, Curtiss-Wright ranks worse than 67.74% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Curtiss-Wright's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CW'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16 Med: 2.99 Max: 7.84
Current: 3.54
During the past 13 years, Curtiss-Wright's highest PEG Ratio was 7.84. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 2.99.
CW's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 67.74% of 124
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 2.24
vs CW: 3.54
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Curtiss-Wright PEG Ratio Related Terms
Curtiss-Wright PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Curtiss-Wright's PEG 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, Curtiss-Wright's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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.
Curtiss-Wright PEG Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Curtiss-Wright's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Curtiss-Wright's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Curtiss-Wright (CW) has a PEG Ratio of 3.54 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Curtiss-Wright and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 2.99. Over the past decade, Curtiss-Wright's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 7.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Curtiss-Wright ranks #84 out of 124 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is Curtiss-Wright's PEG Ratio too high?
Curtiss-Wright's current PEG Ratio of 3.54 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 2.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 7.84. The Aerospace & Defense industry median PEG Ratio is 2.24. Curtiss-Wright's value of 3.54 is 58% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Curtiss-Wright ranks #84 out of 124 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below 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 PEG Ratio compare to FTAI and WWD?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Curtiss-Wright ranks #84 out of 124 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Curtiss-Wright in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.24. Curtiss-Wright's value of 3.54 is 58% above this benchmark. Historically, Curtiss-Wright's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 7.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.99 vs. the industry median of 2.24, 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 PEG Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median PEG Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 2.24, based on 124 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Curtiss-Wright's current PEG Ratio of 3.54 is 58% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Curtiss-Wright and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Curtiss-Wright's current PEG Ratio is 3.54, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 2.99. 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 $392.49, compared to a current price of $747.27 — trading 90.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 3.54, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 2.99 and 58% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 2.24. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Curtiss-Wright (CW), the current PEG Ratio is 3.54 as of Jun. 28, 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 $747.27 is trading 90.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $392.49.
GuruFocus considers Curtiss-Wright to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CW:
PEG Ratio: 3.54 (18% above median its 10-year median of 2.99)
GF Value™: $392.49 vs. price of $747.27 (90.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#84 of 124)
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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