Curtiss-Wright Competitors

Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) and Honeywell International (NYSE:HON) are both aerospace companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership and risk.

Volatility and Risk

Curtiss-Wright has a beta of 1.52, suggesting that its share price is 52% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Honeywell International has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its share price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Curtiss-Wright pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Honeywell International pays an annual dividend of $3.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Curtiss-Wright pays out 9.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Honeywell International pays out 45.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Curtiss-Wright has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Honeywell International has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Honeywell International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Curtiss-Wright and Honeywell International, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Curtiss-Wright presently has a consensus target price of $119.00, suggesting a potential downside of 6.94%. Honeywell International has a consensus target price of $220.0769, suggesting a potential downside of 3.20%. Given Honeywell International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Honeywell International is more favorable than Curtiss-Wright.

Profitability

This table compares Curtiss-Wright and Honeywell International's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Curtiss-Wright and Honeywell International's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Honeywell International has higher revenue and earnings than Curtiss-Wright. Curtiss-Wright is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Honeywell International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

78.7% of Curtiss-Wright shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.0% of Honeywell International shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Curtiss-Wright shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Honeywell International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Honeywell International beats Curtiss-Wright on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) and The Boeing (NYSE:BA) are both aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

Risk and Volatility

Curtiss-Wright has a beta of 1.52, suggesting that its stock price is 52% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Boeing has a beta of 1.65, suggesting that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Curtiss-Wright and The Boeing, as provided by MarketBeat.

Curtiss-Wright presently has a consensus price target of $119.00, suggesting a potential downside of 6.94%. The Boeing has a consensus price target of $247.4545, suggesting a potential upside of 8.31%. Given The Boeing's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe The Boeing is more favorable than Curtiss-Wright.

Profitability

This table compares Curtiss-Wright and The Boeing's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Curtiss-Wright and The Boeing's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Curtiss-Wright has higher earnings, but lower revenue than The Boeing. The Boeing is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Curtiss-Wright, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

78.7% of Curtiss-Wright shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.4% of The Boeing shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Curtiss-Wright shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of The Boeing shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Curtiss-Wright beats The Boeing on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) are both aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

Risk and Volatility

Curtiss-Wright has a beta of 1.52, indicating that its stock price is 52% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lockheed Martin has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Curtiss-Wright pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Lockheed Martin pays an annual dividend of $10.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Curtiss-Wright pays out 9.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lockheed Martin pays out 47.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Curtiss-Wright has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Lockheed Martin has increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years. Lockheed Martin is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Curtiss-Wright and Lockheed Martin, as provided by MarketBeat.

Curtiss-Wright presently has a consensus price target of $119.00, suggesting a potential downside of 6.94%. Lockheed Martin has a consensus price target of $422.80, suggesting a potential upside of 8.19%. Given Lockheed Martin's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Lockheed Martin is more favorable than Curtiss-Wright.

Profitability

This table compares Curtiss-Wright and Lockheed Martin's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Curtiss-Wright and Lockheed Martin's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Lockheed Martin has higher revenue and earnings than Curtiss-Wright. Curtiss-Wright is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lockheed Martin, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

78.7% of Curtiss-Wright shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.0% of Lockheed Martin shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Curtiss-Wright shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Lockheed Martin shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Lockheed Martin beats Curtiss-Wright on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) and Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) are both aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

82.7% of Northrop Grumman shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.7% of Curtiss-Wright shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Northrop Grumman shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Curtiss-Wright shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Northrop Grumman and Curtiss-Wright's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Northrop Grumman and Curtiss-Wright's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Northrop Grumman has higher revenue and earnings than Curtiss-Wright. Northrop Grumman is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Curtiss-Wright, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Northrop Grumman and Curtiss-Wright, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Northrop Grumman currently has a consensus price target of $387.8182, suggesting a potential upside of 4.36%. Curtiss-Wright has a consensus price target of $119.00, suggesting a potential downside of 6.94%. Given Northrop Grumman's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Northrop Grumman is more favorable than Curtiss-Wright.

Volatility and Risk

Northrop Grumman has a beta of 0.75, meaning that its share price is 25% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Curtiss-Wright has a beta of 1.52, meaning that its share price is 52% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Northrop Grumman pays an annual dividend of $5.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Curtiss-Wright pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Northrop Grumman pays out 27.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Curtiss-Wright pays out 9.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Northrop Grumman has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years and Curtiss-Wright has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Northrop Grumman is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Northrop Grumman beats Curtiss-Wright on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) and General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) are both aerospace companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and risk.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

78.7% of Curtiss-Wright shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.5% of General Dynamics shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Curtiss-Wright shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.6% of General Dynamics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Curtiss-Wright and General Dynamics' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Curtiss-Wright and General Dynamics' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

General Dynamics has higher revenue and earnings than Curtiss-Wright. General Dynamics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Curtiss-Wright, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Curtiss-Wright and General Dynamics, as provided by MarketBeat.

Curtiss-Wright currently has a consensus target price of $119.00, indicating a potential downside of 6.94%. General Dynamics has a consensus target price of $188.4375, indicating a potential downside of 1.82%. Given General Dynamics' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe General Dynamics is more favorable than Curtiss-Wright.

Risk & Volatility

Curtiss-Wright has a beta of 1.52, meaning that its stock price is 52% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, General Dynamics has a beta of 1.03, meaning that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Curtiss-Wright pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. General Dynamics pays an annual dividend of $4.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Curtiss-Wright pays out 9.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. General Dynamics pays out 39.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Curtiss-Wright has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and General Dynamics has increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years. General Dynamics is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

General Dynamics beats Curtiss-Wright on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

TransDigm Group (NYSE:TDG) and Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) are both aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

97.2% of TransDigm Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.7% of Curtiss-Wright shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.2% of TransDigm Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Curtiss-Wright shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for TransDigm Group and Curtiss-Wright, as reported by MarketBeat.

TransDigm Group presently has a consensus target price of $664.7857, indicating a potential upside of 11.28%. Curtiss-Wright has a consensus target price of $119.00, indicating a potential downside of 6.94%. Given TransDigm Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe TransDigm Group is more favorable than Curtiss-Wright.

Volatility and Risk

TransDigm Group has a beta of 1.59, indicating that its share price is 59% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Curtiss-Wright has a beta of 1.52, indicating that its share price is 52% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares TransDigm Group and Curtiss-Wright's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

TransDigm Group has higher revenue and earnings than Curtiss-Wright. Curtiss-Wright is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than TransDigm Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares TransDigm Group and Curtiss-Wright's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

TransDigm Group beats Curtiss-Wright on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.