3 Reasons We're Fans of Curtiss-Wright (CW)

Curtiss-Wright currently trades at $587.76 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 400% since January 2021, blowing past the S&P 500’s 81.4% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 19.6% thanks to its solid quarterly results.

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Why Are We Positive On Curtiss-Wright?

Formed from a merger of 12 companies, Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) provides a range of products and services to the aerospace, industrial, electronic, and maritime industries.

1. Long-Term Revenue Growth Shows Momentum

A company’s long-term sales performance can indicate its overall quality. Any business can experience short-term success, but top-performing ones enjoy sustained growth for years. Luckily, Curtiss-Wright’s sales grew at a decent 8.1% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years. Its growth was slightly above the average industrials company and shows its offerings resonate with customers.

2. Operating Margin Reveals a Well-Run Organization

Operating margin is a key measure of profitability. Think of it as net income - the bottom line - excluding the impact of taxes and interest on debt, which are less connected to business fundamentals.

Curtiss-Wright has been a well-oiled machine over the last five years. It demonstrated elite profitability for an industrials business, boasting an average operating margin of 16.5%.

3. Outstanding Long-Term EPS Growth

We track the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) because it highlights whether a company’s growth is profitable.

Curtiss-Wright’s EPS grew at a remarkable 14% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years, higher than its 8.1% annualized revenue growth. This tells us the company became more profitable on a per-share basis as it expanded.

Final Judgment

These are just a few reasons why we think Curtiss-Wright is a great business, and with its shares topping the market in recent months, the stock trades at 41.8× forward P/E (or $587.76 per share). Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

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