CPI Aerostructures, Inc. specializes in the bespoke manufacturing of aircraft structural components, catering to both commercial aviation and military sectors for fixed-wing ...
CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (CPI Aero) is a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE American under the symbol CVU, headquartered in Edgewood, New York. The company was founded in January 1980 by Arthur August, a 25-year veteran of Grumman Corporation, initially as Composite Products International, Inc., and later renamed CPI ...CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (CPI Aero) is a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE American under the symbol CVU, headquartered in Edgewood, New York. The company was founded in January 1980 by Arthur August, a 25-year veteran of Grumman Corporation, initially as Composite Products International, Inc., and later renamed CPI Aerostructures, Inc. in July 1992. CPI Aero specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of complex aircraft structural components and assemblies for both commercial aviation and military applications, including fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. Their product portfolio includes wing sets, canopy activation drive shafts, engine inlet structures, reconnaissance pod frameworks, fuel panel solutions, and various other structural components, as well as providing kitting and MRO support.
The company operates from a 171,000-square-foot facility in Edgewood, NY, and employs nearly 200 full-time employees. As of the latest data, the company has a market capitalization of approximately $72.5 million and a price per share of $5.49. Financially, CPI Aero has a price-to-earnings ratio of about 39.13, a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.045, and an enterprise value of about $100 million. The company's revenue per share is $5.54, and its net profit margin is 2.4%. While it has a positive return on equity of 6.7%, its free cash flow is negative, indicating capital constraints.
Key leadership includes CEO Dorith Hakim, who was appointed in March 2022, and the company emphasizes quality, innovation, and customer service. CPI Aero primarily serves the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as prime defense contractors and commercial aerospace companies, with a focus on maintaining high standards and fostering long-term partnerships. The company's future direction includes expanding its capabilities in airborne pod systems and other structural assemblies, securing new contracts, and navigating the competitive aerospace market.
YoYYoY means Year-over-Year. It compares the latest annual value with the previous annual value to show long-term trend strength.
QoQQoQ means Quarter-over-Quarter. It compares the latest quarter with the immediately previous quarter to show short-term momentum changes.
RevenueThe total money that came through the front door from selling things, before paying a single bill. Think of it as the grand total of every credit card swipe from customers. (YoY compares this year to last year's performance, while QoQ compares the current three months to the previous three).
$69.3M
-14.6%
+1.3%
Net IncomeThe absolute bottom line. If the company paid every single supplier, employee, banker, and tax collector, this is the actual money left in their pocket at the end of the day.
$-843361
-125.6%
-44.6%
Gross MarginThe basic markup. If they sell a $100 pair of sneakers, this percentage tells you how much of that price tag is profit right after paying for the rubber and shoelaces, but before paying for things like store rent or TV commercials.
+15.2%
-28.3%
-14.7%
Operating MarginThe 'day job' efficiency score. Out of every dollar a customer spends, this shows how many cents the company keeps after making the product AND paying for all the everyday corporate overhead (like salaries, marketing, and keeping the lights on).
-0.3%
-103.1%
-35.5%
Net MarginThe final take-home percentage. When you strip away every conceivable cost, tax, and interest payment, this is the exact number of cents the company truly gets to keep from every dollar in sales.
-1.2%
-129.9%
-45.3%
Free Cash FlowThe holy grail of corporate cash. It's the spendable, physical money left over after the business pays for its daily operations AND buys the big, expensive upgrades (like new factories or servers) it needs to survive. This is the 'free' money they can use to pay dividends or buy back stock.
$-5.3M
-266.9%
+98.2%
FCF MarginThe ultimate cash conversion rate. It shows how good the company is at turning regular sales directly into cold, hard, spendable cash. A high percentage means the business is an absolute cash-printing machine.
-7.6%
-295.3%
+98.2%
Debt / EquityThe financial risk gauge. It compares how much of the company's empire was built using borrowed money (loans) versus the owners' own money (shareholders). A high number means they are heavily leveraged and playing a riskier game; a low number means they are playing it safe.
108.6%
+37.3%
-4.0%
Current RatioThe 12-month survival check. It simply compares the cash they have right now (plus things they can quickly turn into cash) against the immediate bills they absolutely must pay this year. A score above 1 means they have enough in the wallet to cover the upcoming bills without panicking.
1.89x
+14.5%
-0.3%
Total AssetsThe absolute size of the company's empire. It bundles together absolutely everything of value they own—from the cash in the register and the inventory in the warehouse, to the software patents in the vault and the factories on the ground.
