CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (CVU) Fair Value 2026

CVU · Aerospace & Defense ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

6.5 /10

32 fundamental signals · 2 models active

Value Trap Risk

LOW (26/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-10-07, CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (CVU) trades at $5.18, versus a $3.56 median fair value across its 2 active models — 31.3% below the current price. QOC: 6.5/10. Value Trap Risk: 26/100 (LOW). 2/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
CVU
Price
$5.18
Quality Score
6.5/10
Value Trap Risk
26/100
Models Active
2/13
Last Updated
Strength: 2 independent models provide multi-angle coverage
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Is CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (CVU) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 2-model valuation engine, CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (CVU) appears overvalued as of : the median of 2 independent fair value estimates is $3.56, 31.3% below the current price of $5.18. Estimates range from $2.21 to $4.90. CVU scores 6.5/10 on fundamental quality and 26/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -20.1% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,777 rated companies as of 2026-10-07. CVU’s -31.3% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Aerospace & Defense sector median is -27.1%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy CPI Aerostructures, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give CVU?

2 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($5.18)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $2.21 -57.3%
Option-Based · Medium Conviction
 $4.90 -5.3%

All Models Active

All 2 models are displayed above.

What Is CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (CVU) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, CPI Aerostructures, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at $3.56. Trading at its current price of $5.18, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 2 of 2 models flag downside risk, projecting a median implied return of -31.3%. Notably, PWERM sees the most upside at -5.3% (fair value: $4.90), while ML-RIV is the most conservative at -57.3% ($2.21). The spread between these extremes — +52.0% — reveals how different analytical frameworks can reach starkly different conclusions.

What Do the Models Say About CVU?

2 of 13 models are currently active for CVU. All 2 active models suggest the stock trades above fair value. Taken together, their median fair value for CVU is $3.56 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does CVU Rank in Aerospace & Defense?

Among 94 Aerospace & Defense stocks, CVU ranks #49 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 6.5/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 6.5 indicates above-average quality.

See all Most Undervalued Aerospace & Defense Stocks →

CPI Aerostructures, Inc.'s positioning within the Aerospace & Defense segment means that R&D as percentage of revenue plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including defense budget growth globally — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.

Is CVU a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns CVU a score of 26/100 (LOW). This indicates low risk. The financial profile does not exhibit typical value trap warning signs. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

2 of 13 models are active for CPI Aerostructures, Inc.. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, CPI Aerostructures, Inc. scores 6.5 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a solid rating that maintains reasonable quality metrics with some areas for improvement. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +52.0% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every CVU valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across CVU's 2 active models, average confidence is 44%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy CPI Aerostructures, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Aerospace & Defense Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

10 related Aerospace & Defense stocks with 13-model coverage

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Read investment analysis: RCAT · POWW · AIRO · PL · EH · PEW · DFSC · HWM · SWBI · BUKS

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to CVU?

6 companies across all industries closest to CVU’s Quality of Company score of 6.5/10.

DBIDesigner Brands Inc.QOC 6.5CLOVClover Health Investments, Corp.QOC 6.5APDAir Products and Chemicals, Inc.QOC 6.5RXRXRecursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.QOC 6.5SRTAStrata Critical Medical, Inc.QOC 6.5NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: DBI · CLOV · APD · RXRX · SRTA · NVDA

Where Does CVU Sit in CirclFi's Aerospace & Defense Rankings?

CVU is ranked against every other Aerospace & Defense stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About CPI Aerostructures, Inc.’s Valuation?

What is CPI Aerostructures, Inc.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (CVU)'s intrinsic value at $3.56 — the median of 2 independent model estimates as of 2026-10-07, ranging from $2.21 to $4.90. The Quality of Company score is 6.5/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is CVU overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $5.18, 0 of 2 active models suggest CVU may be undervalued, while 2 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 2 fair value estimates is $3.56, 31.3% below the current price of $5.18 — a consensus view that CVU is overvalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits CPI Aerostructures, Inc.'s business model in Aerospace & Defense.

What does a Quality of Company score of 6.5 mean for CVU?

CPI Aerostructures, Inc.'s QOC of 6.5/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on CVU?

CirclFi analyzes CVU with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 2 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is CVU a value trap in 2026?

CPI Aerostructures, Inc.'s Value Trap score is 26/100 (LOW). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 2-model valuation engine, CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (CVU) has a median fair value of $3.56 — 31.3% below the current price of $5.18 — as of 2026-10-07.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/CVU/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this CVU valuation
  • Financial statements: CPI Aerostructures, Inc. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0000889348) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for CVU as of ; valuations recomputed .