Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)vsFederal Signal Corporation (FSS)
CW
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
$691.52
-3.18%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $26.75B
FSS
Federal Signal Corporation
$128.21
+0.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Curtiss-Wright Corporation generates 47% more annual revenue ($3.61B vs $2.45B). CW leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 11.7%. FSS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.92. FSS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
CW
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
FSS
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 29.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
18.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 20.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 9.7x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CW
The strongest argument for CW centers on EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 13.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : FSS
The strongest argument for FSS centers on Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 18.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CW
The primary concerns for CW are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 53.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : FSS
The primary concerns for FSS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CW profiles as a value stock while FSS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FSS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
FSS is growing revenue faster at 18.7% — sustainability is the question.
FSS generates stronger free cash flow (95M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FSS scores higher overall (64/100 vs 61/100) and 18.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Curtiss-Wright Corporation designs, manufactures and repairs precision components and engineering products and services primarily for the aerospace, defense, general industrial and power generation markets worldwide.
Federal Signal Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Federal Signal Corporation designs, manufactures, and supplies a suite of integrated products and solutions for municipal, government, industrial, and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois.
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