CVU (CPI Aerostructures) Total Operating Expense: $10.55 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CVU CPI Aerostructures Inc CVU
49 GF Score
Price $5.26
GF Value $2.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is CPI Aerostructures Total Operating Expense?

CPI Aerostructures CVU +0.77% 49 Total Operating Expense is $10.55 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

CPI Aerostructures's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.65 Mil. CPI Aerostructures's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.55 Mil.

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CPI Aerostructures Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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CPI Aerostructures Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 $10.55 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $10.55 Mil mean?
CPI Aerostructures (CVU) has a Total Operating Expense of $10.55 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on CPI Aerostructures and its competitors.
Is CPI Aerostructures' Total Operating Expense too high?
CPI Aerostructures' current Total Operating Expense is $10.55 Mil. 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' Total Operating Expense compare to PEW and XTIA?
CPI Aerostructures' Total Operating Expense of $10.55 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 Total Operating Expense for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on CPI Aerostructures and its competitors. CPI Aerostructures's current Total Operating Expense is $10.55 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense is $10.55 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CPI Aerostructures (CVU), the current Total Operating Expense is $10.55 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 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:

  • Total Operating Expense: $10.55 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.73 vs. price of $5.26 (92.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 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.
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