CVU (CPI Aerostructures) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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CVU CPI Aerostructures Inc CVU
44 GF Score
Price $5.48
GF Value $2.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is CPI Aerostructures Profitability Rank?

CPI Aerostructures CVU -0.18% 44 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates CVU with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

CPI Aerostructures has the Profitability Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

CPI Aerostructures's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.54%. As of today, CPI Aerostructures's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


CPI Aerostructures Profitability Rank Related Terms


CVU vs MOB, XTIA, PEW: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where CPI Aerostructures's Profitability Rank falls into.


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CPI Aerostructures Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

CPI Aerostructures has the Profitability Rank of 4.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

CPI Aerostructures's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1.83 / 17.36
=10.54 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

CPI Aerostructures has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
CPI Aerostructures (CVU) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on CPI Aerostructures and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, CPI Aerostructures' Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is CPI Aerostructures' Profitability Rank too high?
CPI Aerostructures' current Profitability Rank of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, CPI Aerostructures has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPI Aerostructures' Profitability Rank compare to MOB and XTIA?
CPI Aerostructures' Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Historically, CPI Aerostructures' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on CPI Aerostructures and its competitors. CPI Aerostructures's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 $2.71, compared to a current price of $5.48 — trading 102.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. CPI Aerostructures' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CPI Aerostructures (CVU), the current Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 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 $5.48 is trading 102.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.71. GuruFocus considers CPI Aerostructures to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CVU:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $2.71 vs. price of $5.48 (102.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 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.
44GF Score

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