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CPI AerostructuresCVU -9.49%49 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 275% above its 10-year median of 1.77. 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 359 Aerospace & Defense companies, CPI Aerostructures ranks worse than 51.81% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. CPI Aerostructures's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.95 Mil. CPI Aerostructures's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $74.49 Mil. Therefore, CPI Aerostructures's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CPI Aerostructures's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CVU'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.23 Med: 1.77 Max: 26.41
Current: 2.42
During the past 13 years, CPI Aerostructures's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 26.41%. The lowest was -15.23%. And the median was 1.77%.
CVU's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 51.81% of 359
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.03
vs CVU: 2.42
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
CPI Aerostructures Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
CPI Aerostructures Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CPI Aerostructures's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
CVU vs PEW, XTIA, MOB: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, CPI Aerostructures's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, CPI Aerostructures's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CPI Aerostructures's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.64% mean?
CPI Aerostructures (CVU) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.64% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on CPI Aerostructures and its competitors. This is 275% above median its historical median of 1.77. According to the industry distribution chart, CPI Aerostructures ranks #186 out of 359 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is CPI Aerostructures' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
CPI Aerostructures' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.64% is 275% above median its 10-year median of 1.77. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.03. CPI Aerostructures' value of 6.64% is 119.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPI Aerostructures ranks #186 out of 359 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below 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' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to PEW and XTIA?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, CPI Aerostructures ranks #186 out of 359 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places CPI Aerostructures in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.03. CPI Aerostructures' value of 6.64% is 119.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 3.03, CPI Aerostructures 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.03, based on 359 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CPI Aerostructures's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.64% is 119.1% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on CPI Aerostructures and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPI Aerostructures's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.64%, which is 275% above median its own 10-year median of 1.77. 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 $4.77 — trading 74.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.64%, which is 275% above median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 119.1% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.03. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CPI Aerostructures (CVU), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.64% 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 $4.77 is trading 74.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.73.
GuruFocus considers CPI Aerostructures to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CVU:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.64% (275% above median its 10-year median of 1.77)
GF Value™: $2.73 vs. price of $4.77 (74.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 119.1% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#186 of 359)
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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