CSW Industrials (CSW)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $302.18 | Market Cap: $5.1 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Conglomerates
CSW Industrials (CSW)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $302.18Market Cap: $5.1 BilSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Industrial Conglomerates
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15% | |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15% | |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 39% | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Advanced Materials, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Water Infrastructure. Themes include Specialty Chemicals for Performance, Show more. |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 39% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Advanced Materials, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Water Infrastructure. Themes include Specialty Chemicals for Performance, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
CSW Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
The requested timeframe for CSW Industrials (CSW) stock movement, from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025, falls within the future from the perspective of the current time. However, based on the most recent available information, several significant events and financial reports could influence investor sentiment and stock performance.
Here are key points that would likely impact CSW Industrials' stock, based on recent corporate activities and financial reporting, which may contribute to a 10.6% stock movement within an relevant timeframe:
1. Record Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter and First Half Results: CSW Industrials reported record results for the fiscal 2026 second quarter and first half, ended September 30, 2025. This strong financial performance, which included increased total revenue, would typically be viewed positively by investors.
2. Strategic Acquisitions and Diversification: The company actively deployed capital on acquisitions. Notably, CSW Industrials completed the acquisition of Motors & Armatures Parts (MARS Parts) for approximately $650 million in cash in early November 2025, aiming to enhance its HVAC/R product portfolio. Additionally, in late November 2025, the company deployed over $26.5 million on acquisitions within the Specialized Reliability Solutions segment, further diversifying its end markets for specialty oils and lubricants and delivering new products.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| CSW Return | 46% | 9% | -4% | 80% | 71% | -21% | 271% |
| Peers Return | -11% | 95% | 9% | 4% | 6% | 22% | 154% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| CSW Win Rate | 58% | 58% | 42% | 67% | 83% | 30% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 43% | 53% | 48% | 45% | 48% | 46% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| CSW Max Drawdown | -24% | -1% | -19% | 0% | -3% | -34% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -54% | -4% | -18% | -28% | -18% | -25% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HON, TTI, HHS, MMM, CSL.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | CSW | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -32.5% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 48.2% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 230 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -27.3% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 37.6% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 200 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -21.9% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 28.0% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 119 days | 120 days |
Compare to HON, TTI, HHS, MMM, CSL
In The Past
CSW Industrials's stock fell -32.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/2/2021. A -32.5% loss requires a 48.2% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
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Trade Ideas
Select past ideas related to CSW. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 7.3% | 7.3% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.3% | 2.3% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 7.3% | 7.3% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.3% | 2.3% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 183.28 |
| Mkt Cap | 9.4 |
| Rev LTM | 2,990 |
| Op Inc LTM | 611 |
| FCF LTM | 553 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 573 |
| CFO LTM | 624 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 648 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 0.6% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 2.3% |
| Rev Chg Q | 5.3% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.3% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 19.1% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 13.8% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.5% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 14.3% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 15.1% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 10.8% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 11.2% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 9.4 |
| P/S | 3.0 |
| P/EBIT | 14.3 |
| P/E | 19.9 |
| P/CFO | 15.4 |
| Total Yield | 5.9% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.7% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 4.4% |
| D/E | 0.2 |
| Net D/E | 0.2 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 13.9% |
| 3M Rtn | 9.0% |
| 6M Rtn | -4.6% |
| 12M Rtn | -17.3% |
| 3Y Rtn | 55.0% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 13.9% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -0.1% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -19.3% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -32.6% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -15.5% |
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contractor Solutions | 536 | 514 | 413 | ||
| Specialized Reliability Solutions | 150 | 147 | 116 | ||
| Engineered Building Solutions | 115 | 104 | 97 | ||
| Eliminations and Other | -8 | -7 | 0 | ||
| Industrial Products | 235 | ||||
| Specialty Chemicals | 151 | ||||
| Total | 793 | 758 | 626 | 386 |
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contractor Solutions | 142 | 126 | 96 | ||
| Specialized Reliability Solutions | 22 | 20 | 9 | ||
| Engineered Building Solutions | 19 | 13 | 11 | ||
| Eliminations and Other | -24 | -20 | -19 | -14 | |
| Industrial Products | 56 | ||||
| Specialty Chemicals | 25 | ||||
| Total | 159 | 139 | 97 | 66 |
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contractor Solutions | 806 | 824 | 782 | 686 | |
| Specialized Reliability Solutions | 140 | 136 | 126 | 108 | |
| Engineered Building Solutions | 81 | 71 | 74 | 67 | |
| Eliminations and Other | 16 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Industrial Products | 206 | ||||
| Specialty Chemicals | 139 | ||||
| Total | 1,043 | 1,043 | 995 | 875 | 369 |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 10302025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 7312025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5222025 | 10-K 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 1302025 | 10-Q 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10302024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 7312024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5232024 | 10-K 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2012024 | 10-Q 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11022023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8032023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5252023 | 10-K 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2022023 | 10-Q 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11032022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8052022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5182022 | 10-K 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2032022 | 10-Q 12/31/2021 |
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