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.
| Price | $732.06 |
| Market Cap | $27.6B |
| P/E (TTM) | 54.34 |
| P/E (Forward) | 43.61 |
| Price/Book | 10.44 |
| Return on Equity | 19.7% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 17.4% |
| Debt/Equity | 43.63 |
| Gross Margin | 37.2% |
| Operating Margin | 17.6% |
| Revenue Growth | 13.4% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.1% |
| Free Cash Flow | $523M |
Curtiss-Wright Corporation operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).