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CPI AEROSTRUCTURES INC (CVU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSEARCA:CVU - NYSE Arca - US1259193084 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

3.45  +0.19 (+5.83%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall CVU gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CVU against 65 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CVU get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CVU is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CVU had positive earnings in the past year.
CVU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years CVU 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years CVU 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
CVU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCVU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M -5M 10M 15M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.85%, CVU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
CVU has a Return On Equity of 12.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: CVU outperforms 78.46% of its industry peers.
CVU has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVU outperforms 93.85% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CVU is above the industry average of 7.89%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.83%) for CVU is below the current ROIC(12.04%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.85%
ROE 12.72%
ROIC 12.04%
ROA(3y)14.49%
ROA(5y)9.58%
ROE(3y)103.22%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)11.83%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CVU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCVU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200

1.3 Margins

CVU has a Profit Margin (4.07%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CVU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CVU has a Operating Margin (8.30%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CVU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CVU has a Gross Margin of 21.26%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CVU underperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
CVU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.3%
PM (TTM) 4.07%
GM 21.26%
OM growth 3Y38.95%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-14.79%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y13.59%
GM growth 5Y22.3%
CVU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCVU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CVU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CVU has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CVU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CVU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CVU Yearly Shares OutstandingCVU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
CVU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCVU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.43, we must say that CVU is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CVU has a worse Altman-Z score (1.43) than 75.38% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CVU is 5.52, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CVU, 5.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.52, CVU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.31% of the companies in the same industry.
CVU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating CVU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.56, CVU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 5.52
Altman-Z 1.43
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC10.86%
CVU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCVU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

2.3 Liquidity

CVU has a Current Ratio of 1.65. This is a normal value and indicates that CVU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CVU has a Current ratio of 1.65. This is in the lower half of the industry: CVU underperforms 64.62% of its industry peers.
CVU has a Quick Ratio of 1.61. This is a normal value and indicates that CVU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.61, CVU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.65
Quick Ratio 1.61
CVU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCVU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CVU have decreased strongly by -81.77% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CVU shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -22.61% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.24% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.51% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-81.77%
EPS 3Y-22.61%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-93.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.24%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.79%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.51%
Sales Q2Q%-7.38%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
CVU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCVU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CVU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCVU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.27, the valuation of CVU can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CVU indicates a rather cheap valuation: CVU is cheaper than 96.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CVU to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.22), we can say CVU is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.27
Fwd PE N/A
CVU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCVU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CVU is valued cheaper than 96.92% of the companies in the same industry.
CVU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CVU is cheaper than 98.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.25
EV/EBITDA 7.6
CVU Per share dataCVU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CVU has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CVU does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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CPI AEROSTRUCTURES INC

NYSEARCA:CVU (5/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

3.45

+0.19 (+5.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)04-03 2025-04-03
Earnings (Next)05-13 2025-05-13
Inst Owners18.52%
Inst Owner Change-0.36%
Ins Owners19.04%
Ins Owner Change6.37%
Market Cap44.95M
Analysts45
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.09%
Short Ratio0.2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.27
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.55
P/FCF 14.25
P/OCF 12.63
P/B 1.73
P/tB 1.86
EV/EBITDA 7.6
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY7.54%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.24
FCFY7.02%
OCF(TTM)0.27
OCFY7.92%
SpS6.22
BVpS1.99
TBVpS1.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.85%
ROE 12.72%
ROCE 16.22%
ROIC 12.04%
ROICexc 13.88%
ROICexgc 14.6%
OM 8.3%
PM (TTM) 4.07%
GM 21.26%
FCFM 3.89%
ROA(3y)14.49%
ROA(5y)9.58%
ROE(3y)103.22%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)11.83%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)13.56%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)14.37%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)15.92%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.19%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y0.92%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y38.95%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-14.79%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y13.59%
GM growth 5Y22.3%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.19
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 5.52
Debt/EBITDA 2.04
Cap/Depr 93.93%
Cap/Sales 0.5%
Interest Coverage 2.86
Cash Conversion 49.69%
Profit Quality 95.63%
Current Ratio 1.65
Quick Ratio 1.61
Altman-Z 1.43
F-Score7
WACC10.86%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)43.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)29.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.18%
Profit Quality(3y)42.48%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-81.77%
EPS 3Y-22.61%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-93.9%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.24%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.79%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.51%
Sales Q2Q%-7.38%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.77%
EBIT growth 3Y28.13%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-16.71%
FCF growth 3Y4.43%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-9.4%
OCF growth 3Y8.32%
OCF growth 5YN/A