CW (Curtiss-Wright) Total Operating Expense: $673 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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82 GF Score
Price $747.27
GF Value $392.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Curtiss-Wright Total Operating Expense?

Curtiss-Wright CW -2.66% 82 Total Operating Expense is $673 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Curtiss-Wright's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $171 Mil. Curtiss-Wright's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $673 Mil.

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Curtiss-Wright Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Curtiss-Wright Total Operating Expense Chart

Curtiss-Wright Annual Data
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Curtiss-Wright Quarterly Data
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Curtiss-Wright 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 $673 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 $673 Mil mean?
Curtiss-Wright (CW) has a Total Operating Expense of $673 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Curtiss-Wright and its competitors.
Is Curtiss-Wright's Total Operating Expense too high?
Curtiss-Wright's current Total Operating Expense is $673 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 Total Operating Expense compare to FTAI and WWD?
Curtiss-Wright's Total Operating Expense of $673 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 Curtiss-Wright and its competitors. Curtiss-Wright's current Total Operating Expense is $673 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 $392.49, compared to a current price of $747.27 — trading 90.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $673 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Curtiss-Wright (CW), the current Total Operating Expense is $673 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 $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:

  • Total Operating Expense: $673 Mil
  • GF Value™: $392.49 vs. price of $747.27 (90.4% 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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