CW (Curtiss-Wright) Research & Development: $96 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CW Curtiss-Wright Corp CW
82 GF Score
Price $762.92
GF Value $392.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Curtiss-Wright Research & Development?

Curtiss-Wright CW -0.29% 82 Research & Development is $96 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Curtiss-Wright's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $24 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $96 Mil.

Curtiss-Wright  (NYSE:CW) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Curtiss-Wright Research & Development Historical Data

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Curtiss-Wright Research & Development Chart

Curtiss-Wright Annual Data
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Curtiss-Wright Quarterly Data
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Curtiss-Wright Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $96 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $96 Mil mean?
Curtiss-Wright (CW) has a Research & Development of $96 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Curtiss-Wright and its competitors.
Is Curtiss-Wright's Research & Development too high?
Curtiss-Wright's current Research & Development is $96 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to FTAI and WWD?
Curtiss-Wright's Research & Development of $96 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Curtiss-Wright and its competitors. Curtiss-Wright's current Research & Development is $96 Mil. 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 Research & Development is $96 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Curtiss-Wright (CW), the current Research & Development is $96 Mil 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 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:

  • Research & Development: $96 Mil
  • GF Value™: $392.33 vs. price of $762.92 (94.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CWT:Germany
Address 130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 300, Davidson, NC, USA, 28036
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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