Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)vsOshkosh Corporation (OSK)
CW
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
$765.13
-1.38%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $28.00B
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$139.50
-1.95%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oshkosh Corporation generates 189% more annual revenue ($10.43B vs $3.61B). CW leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 5.5%. 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+
OSK
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 29.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
0.2% revenue growth
5.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.6%
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 : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
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 : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OSK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
CW is growing revenue faster at 13.4% — sustainability is the question.
CW generates stronger free cash flow (-17M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CW scores higher overall (61/100 vs 49/100) and 13.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Oshkosh Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Oshkosh Corporation designs, manufactures and markets specialty vehicles and bodies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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