Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)vsRTX Corporation (RTX)
CW
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
$765.13
-1.38%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $28.00B
RTX
RTX Corporation
$181.83
+2.51%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $247.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RTX Corporation generates 2406% more annual revenue ($90.37B vs $3.61B). CW leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 8.0%. CW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.00. CW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
CW
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
RTX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 29.1% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 32.5% YoY
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.7x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : RTX
The strongest argument for RTX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : CW
The primary concerns for CW are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 55.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : RTX
The primary concerns for RTX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.86 — expect wider price swings.
CW is growing revenue faster at 13.4% — sustainability is the question.
RTX generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CW scores higher overall (61/100 vs 59/100) and 13.4% 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.
RTX Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest aerospace, intelligence services providers, and defense manufacturers in the world by revenue and market capitalization. Raytheon Technologies (RTX) researches, develops, and manufactures advanced technology products in the aerospace and defense industry, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, cybersecurity, guided missiles, air defense systems, satellites, and drones.
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