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CPI Aerostructures Inc (CVU)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: CVU (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 4 days. Profits (-8.55%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -0.66% | Avg. Invested days 41 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 44.46M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 22.8 | 1Y Target Price 4 |
Price to earnings Ratio 22.8 | 1Y Target Price 4 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.2 | 52 Weeks Range 2.16 - 5.85 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.16 - 5.85 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.15 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 2.34% | Operating Margin (TTM) -7.7% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.32% | Return on Equity (TTM) 7.62% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 22.8 | Forward PE 6.54 | Enterprise Value 61831530 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.57 |
Enterprise Value 61831530 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.57 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.8 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.98 | Shares Outstanding 13000100 | Shares Floating 10848430 |
Shares Outstanding 13000100 | Shares Floating 10848430 | ||
Percent Insiders 22.46 | Percent Institutions 21.39 |
Upturn AI SWOT
CPI Aerostructures Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (formerly Creative Pultrusions, Inc.) was founded in 1980. It designs, engineers, and manufactures structural aircraft parts and assemblies for fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters in both the commercial and defense markets. CPI filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2020 and was acquired by Triumph Group in December 2020. Its stock symbol CPIA was delisted.
Core Business Areas
- Aerostructure Manufacturing: Design, engineering, and manufacturing of structural aircraft parts and assemblies including those for fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
Leadership and Structure
Prior to acquisition, CPI was led by its executive team and governed by a board of directors. Currently a segment of Triumph Group led by Triumph's leadership team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Structural Aircraft Parts: Manufacture of critical aircraft parts and assemblies for various platforms (e.g., E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, Gulfstream G650). Pre-acquisition, specific market share data not publicly available. Competitors include Spirit AeroSystems (SPR), Triumph Group (TGI - the acquiring company), and GKN Aerospace.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The aerostructures market is driven by aircraft production rates, aftermarket demand, and technological advancements. The industry is competitive, with companies vying for contracts from major aircraft manufacturers.
Positioning
Prior to acquisition, CPI was a niche player focusing on specific aerostructure components. Post acquisition, CPI is a segment of Triumph group. CPI provides Triumph with further capabilities in the aerostructures market.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global aerostructures market is estimated to be worth billions of dollars. Prior to being acquired, CPI targeted a segment of this market. Currently, Triumph Group targets the whole market and CPI contributes to that effort.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced in aerostructure manufacturing
- Strong engineering capabilities
- Long-standing relationships with key customers
Weaknesses
- Financial instability (leading to acquisition)
- Reliance on a few major programs
- Limited scale compared to larger competitors
Opportunities
- Growth in aircraft production rates
- Increased demand for aftermarket services
- Expansion into new programs
Threats
- Cyclical nature of the aerospace industry
- Intense competition
- Potential for program delays or cancellations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SPR
- HEI
- TXT
Competitive Landscape
Before the acquisition, CPI was a smaller player competing with larger, more established companies. As part of Triumph, it benefits from the resources and scale of its parent company.
Major Acquisitions
CPI Aerostructures Inc
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 36
- Strategic Rationale: Triumph Group acquired CPI to expand its aerostructures capabilities and customer base.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth was dependent on contract wins and program execution prior to the acquisition.
Future Projections: As a part of Triumph Group, future growth will be tied to Triumph's overall strategy and aerostructures segment performance.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on program execution and integration within Triumph Group.
Summary
CPI Aerostructures Inc. faced financial challenges, leading to its acquisition by Triumph Group. Prior to this, CPI demonstrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities in the aerostructures market, however had struggled with scale and profitability. Integration into Triumph Group provides stability and access to resources and broader market coverage. The company has seen a significant amount of changes and needs to work on customer retention
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Press releases
Disclaimers:
The information provided is based on publicly available data and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is an estimate. Financial data prior to acquisition may not be indicative of current performance.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About CPI Aerostructures Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Edgewood, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-09-16 | CEO, President & Director Ms. Dorith Hakim | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Aerospace & Defense | Full time employees 212 | Website https://www.cpiaero.com |
Full time employees 212 | Website https://www.cpiaero.com | ||
CPI Aerostructures, Inc. engages in the contract production of structural aircraft assemblies for fixed wing aircraft and helicopters in the commercial and defense markets. The company offers aerostructures and aerosystems assemblies, including new production and repair/overhaul of fielded wing structures and other control surfaces, rudder island, engine inlets/nacelles, engine exhaust manifolds, aircraft doors and windows, aircraft steps and racks, other aircraft secondary structures, airborne pod structures and integration of internal systems, radar housing structures, panel assemblies, mechanical door locking systems, and canopy lifting systems. It also provides diameter tube bending, such as complex ducts and tubes in steel, aluminum, titanium, and nickel alloys; fusion welded fluid tanks and resistance welding of complex metallic assemblies; and wire harnesses, power control systems, fuel management systems, power distribution systems, fully integrated electrical control systems, and RF enclosures. In addition, the company offers engineering, program management, supply chain management, and kitting, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. Its products are used in the production and refurbishment of fixed wing aircraft, helicopters, and electronic warfare systems; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems; missiles; autonomous systems; and other sophisticated aerospace and defense products. The company was formerly known as Consortium of Precision Industries, Inc. and changed its name to CPI Aerostructures, Inc. in July 1992. CPI Aerostructures, Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Edgewood, New York.
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