Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) has net assets worth $2.53 Billion USD as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($5.22 Billion) and total liabilities ($2.69 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check CW cash and liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $2.53 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 48.52% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.42% |
| 5-Year Change | 38.71% |
| 10-Year Change | 96.22% |
| Growth Volatility | 13.49 |
Curtiss-Wright Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how Curtiss-Wright Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Curtiss-Wright Corporation assets under control for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Curtiss-Wright Corporation (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Curtiss-Wright Corporation from 1989 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see CW company net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $2.53 Billion | +3.42% |
| 2024-12-31 | $2.45 Billion | +5.21% |
| 2023-12-31 | $2.33 Billion | +17.52% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.98 Billion | +8.47% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.83 Billion | +2.18% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.79 Billion | +0.74% |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.77 Billion | +15.91% |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.53 Billion | +0.20% |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.53 Billion | +18.32% |
| 2016-12-31 | $1.29 Billion | +2.85% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.26 Billion | -15.08% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.48 Billion | -4.78% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.55 Billion | +18.29% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.31 Billion | +6.80% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.23 Billion | +5.94% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.16 Billion | +12.99% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.03 Billion | +18.46% |
| 2008-12-31 | $866.76 Million | -5.25% |
| 2007-12-31 | $914.78 Million | +20.04% |
| 2006-12-31 | $762.07 Million | +19.41% |
| 2005-12-31 | $638.22 Million | +10.88% |
| 2004-12-31 | $575.61 Million | +20.20% |
| 2003-12-31 | $478.88 Million | +16.45% |
| 2002-12-31 | $411.23 Million | +17.51% |
| 2001-12-31 | $349.95 Million | +20.58% |
| 2000-12-31 | $290.22 Million | +12.32% |
| 1999-12-31 | $258.40 Million | +12.54% |
| 1998-12-31 | $229.60 Million | +12.05% |
| 1997-12-31 | $204.90 Million | +11.72% |
| 1996-12-31 | $183.40 Million | +6.50% |
| 1995-12-31 | $172.20 Million | +8.44% |
| 1994-12-31 | $158.80 Million | +10.12% |
| 1993-12-31 | $144.20 Million | -7.09% |
| 1992-12-31 | $155.20 Million | +10.78% |
| 1991-12-31 | $140.10 Million | +13.72% |
| 1990-12-31 | $123.20 Million | -54.27% |
| 1989-12-31 | $269.40 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Curtiss-Wright Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 1007.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $4.31 Billion | 170.14% |
| Common Stock | $49.19 Million | 1.94% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-173.81 Million | -6.86% |
| Total Equity | $2.53 Billion | 100.00% |
Curtiss-Wright Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Curtiss-Wright Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Naturgy Energy Group SA
MC:NTGY
|
$26.05 Billion |
|
S.F. Holding Co. Ltd
SHE:002352
|
$26.05 Billion |
|
H+M HEN.+MAU.UNSP.ADR 1/5
F:HMSA
|
$26.09 Billion |
|
Dassault Aviation SA
PA:AM
|
$26.11 Billion |
|
Synchrony Financial
NYSE:SYF
|
$26.04 Billion |
|
TechnipFMC PLC
NYSE:FTI
|
$26.04 Billion |
|
Atlas Copco AB Series B
ST:ATCO-B
|
$26.01 Billion |
|
Constellation Brands Inc Class A
NYSE:STZ
|
$25.99 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Curtiss-Wright Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 2,449,799,000 to 2,533,574,000, a change of 83,775,000 (3.4%).
- Net income of 484,228,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 34,727,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 464,950,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 69,413,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 29,811,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $484.23 Million | +19.11% |
| Dividends Paid | $34.73 Million | -1.37% |
| Share Repurchases | $464.95 Million | -18.35% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $69.41 Million | +2.74% |
| Other Changes | $29.81 Million | +1.18% |
| Total Change | $- | 3.42% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Curtiss-Wright Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 10.59x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 106.36x to 10.59x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-12-31 | $6.70 | $713.14 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $3.08 | $713.14 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $3.47 | $713.14 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $3.84 | $713.14 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $3.54 | $713.14 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $3.92 | $713.14 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $4.21 | $713.14 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $4.50 | $713.14 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $4.98 | $713.14 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $5.56 | $713.14 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $6.33 | $713.14 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $7.12 | $713.14 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $8.54 | $713.14 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $9.84 | $713.14 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $11.45 | $713.14 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $13.36 | $713.14 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $14.58 | $713.14 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $17.21 | $713.14 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $20.34 | $713.14 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $19.10 | $713.14 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $22.47 | $713.14 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $25.04 | $713.14 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $26.14 | $713.14 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $27.68 | $713.14 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $32.41 | $713.14 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $30.13 | $713.14 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $26.37 | $713.14 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $28.66 | $713.14 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $34.13 | $713.14 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $34.54 | $713.14 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $41.25 | $713.14 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $42.56 | $713.14 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $44.99 | $713.14 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $51.26 | $713.14 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $60.43 | $713.14 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $63.84 | $713.14 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $67.33 | $713.14 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Curtiss-Wright Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 19.11%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 13.84%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.67x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.06x
- Recent ROE (19.11%) is above the historical average (12.02%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 8.24% | 11.87% | 0.53x | 1.31x | $-4.74 Million |
| 1990 | 5.60% | 3.47% | 0.87x | 1.86x | $-5.42 Million |
| 1991 | 15.20% | 11.13% | 0.82x | 1.66x | $7.29 Million |
| 1992 | 13.98% | 12.08% | 0.75x | 1.54x | $6.18 Million |
| 1993 | -3.95% | -3.59% | 0.67x | 1.64x | $-20.12 Million |
| 1994 | 12.15% | 11.85% | 0.68x | 1.50x | $3.42 Million |
| 1995 | 10.57% | 11.79% | 0.63x | 1.43x | $980.00K |
| 1996 | 8.78% | 9.44% | 0.64x | 1.46x | $-2.24 Million |
| 1997 | 13.62% | 12.72% | 0.77x | 1.39x | $7.41 Million |
| 1998 | 12.67% | 11.67% | 0.71x | 1.54x | $6.14 Million |
| 1999 | 15.09% | 13.30% | 0.76x | 1.50x | $13.16 Million |
| 2000 | 14.15% | 12.46% | 0.80x | 1.41x | $12.05 Million |
| 2001 | 17.97% | 18.32% | 0.69x | 1.43x | $27.88 Million |
| 2002 | 10.98% | 8.79% | 0.63x | 1.98x | $4.01 Million |
| 2003 | 10.91% | 7.01% | 0.77x | 2.03x | $4.38 Million |
| 2004 | 11.30% | 6.81% | 0.75x | 2.22x | $7.50 Million |
| 2005 | 11.80% | 6.66% | 0.81x | 2.19x | $11.46 Million |
| 2006 | 10.57% | 6.28% | 0.81x | 2.09x | $4.36 Million |
| 2007 | 11.40% | 6.55% | 0.80x | 2.17x | $12.85 Million |
| 2008 | 12.62% | 5.98% | 0.90x | 2.36x | $22.71 Million |
| 2009 | 9.27% | 5.26% | 0.84x | 2.09x | $-7.45 Million |
| 2010 | 9.19% | 5.63% | 0.84x | 1.93x | $-9.41 Million |
| 2011 | 10.61% | 6.35% | 0.77x | 2.16x | $7.52 Million |
| 2012 | 8.67% | 6.24% | 0.59x | 2.37x | $-17.42 Million |
| 2013 | 8.89% | 6.51% | 0.61x | 2.23x | $-17.29 Million |
| 2014 | 7.67% | 5.05% | 0.66x | 2.30x | $-34.51 Million |
| 2015 | 11.59% | 6.59% | 0.73x | 2.41x | $19.92 Million |
| 2016 | 14.51% | 8.88% | 0.69x | 2.35x | $58.21 Million |
| 2017 | 14.07% | 9.46% | 0.70x | 2.12x | $62.11 Million |
| 2018 | 18.01% | 11.43% | 0.74x | 2.13x | $122.67 Million |
| 2019 | 17.33% | 12.36% | 0.66x | 2.12x | $130.15 Million |
| 2020 | 11.27% | 8.42% | 0.59x | 2.25x | $22.63 Million |
| 2021 | 14.39% | 10.51% | 0.61x | 2.25x | $80.18 Million |
| 2022 | 14.86% | 11.51% | 0.57x | 2.25x | $96.23 Million |
| 2023 | 15.23% | 12.46% | 0.62x | 1.98x | $121.67 Million |
| 2024 | 16.53% | 12.98% | 0.63x | 2.04x | $160.00 Million |
| 2025 | 19.11% | 13.84% | 0.67x | 2.06x | $230.87 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Curtiss-Wright Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Aerospace & Defense
- Average net assets among peers: $1,547,050,294
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.70%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) | $2.53 Billion | 8.24% | 1.06x | $26.05 Billion |
| Archer Aviation Inc (ACHR) | $2.20 Billion | -28.06% | 0.12x | $3.99 Billion |
| AAR Corp (AIR) | $314.74 Million | 4.91% | 1.33x | $4.37 Billion |
| Air Industries Group (AIRI) | $2.28 Million | 23.68% | 14.08x | $14.96 Million |
| AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. Common Stock (AIRO) | $595.46 Million | -5.45% | 0.24x | $203.46 Million |
| Astronics Corporation (ATRO) | $14.80 Million | 18.24% | 1.02x | $2.27 Billion |
| AeroVironment Inc (AVAV) | $612.11 Million | 3.81% | 0.52x | $9.09 Billion |
| Axon Enterprise Inc. (AXON) | $117.56 Million | -3.73% | 0.16x | $28.25 Billion |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $8.79 Billion | 61.89% | 10.29x | $172.93 Billion |
| Beta Technologies, Inc. (BETA) | $1.82 Billion | -41.03% | 0.17x | $3.58 Billion |
| BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT) | $1.00 Billion | 22.70% | 1.83x | $19.82 Billion |
About Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Curtiss-Wright Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides engineered products, solutions, and services mainly to aerospace and defense, commercial nuclear power, process, and industrial markets worldwide. It operates through three segments: Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics, and Naval & Power. The Aerospace & Industrial segment offers industrial and specialty vehicle products… Read more