Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) — Stock Score Summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) has a MoatMap StockRank of 76/100 based on Quality (73/100), Value (14/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Curtiss-Wright is a premier mission-critical engineering firm with an un-copyable moat in defense and nuclear power. As geopolitical tensions rise and the world faces an energy security crisis, CW is uniquely positioned as the sole-source supplier of critical canned motor pumps for Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear reactors and key components for the US Navy's nuclear fleet. The structural shift toward nuclear energy as a secure, baseload power source for AI data centers and national grids creates a multi-decade runway. With high ROIC, a massive backlog, and immense pricing power, CW represents a high-quality compounder riding powerful macro tailwinds.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a global diversified manufacturer of highly engineered products and services for demanding applications in the aerospace, defense, power generation, and industrial markets. Its competitive moat is its specialized engineering expertise, advanced technological capabilities, and long-standing relationships with critical customers in regulated industries. Curtiss-Wright operates as a niche supplier of mission-critical components and solutions, benefiting from high barriers to entry and strong customer loyalty.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$732.06
Market Cap$27.6B
P/E (TTM)54.34
P/E (Forward)43.61
Price/Book10.44
Return on Equity19.7%
Return on Invested Capital17.4%
Debt/Equity43.63
Gross Margin37.2%
Operating Margin17.6%
Revenue Growth13.4%
Dividend Yield0.1%
Free Cash Flow$523M

Curtiss-Wright Corporation operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Curtiss-Wright Corporation’s (CW) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) is 76/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (73), Value (14), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Curtiss-Wright Corporation have an economic moat?
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) has a Quality factor score of 73/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Curtiss-Wright Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 76/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Curtiss-Wright Corporation in?
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Aerospace & Defense industry (United States).