AIRBUS SE (AIR.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:AIR - NL0000235190 - Common Stock
191.78 EUR
+0.14 (+0.07%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to AIR. AIR was compared to 46 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. There are concerns on the financial health of AIR while its profitability can be described as average. AIR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AIR was profitable.
AIR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
AIR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
AIR had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.82%, AIR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.04% of the companies in the same industry.
AIR has a better Return On Equity (21.39%) than 84.78% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of AIR (5.57%) is worse than 60.87% of its industry peers.
AIR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.64%. This is below the industry average of 9.09%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.82% | ||
| ROE | 21.39% | ||
| ROIC | 5.57% |
ROA(3y)3.38%
ROA(5y)2.61%
ROE(3y)25.26%
ROE(5y)20.54%
ROIC(3y)5.64%
ROIC(5y)4.87%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.04%, AIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AIR has declined.
AIR has a Operating Margin of 7.27%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AIR outperforms 45.65% of its industry peers.
AIR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AIR has a Gross Margin of 15.36%. This is in the lower half of the industry: AIR underperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AIR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.04% | ||
| GM | 15.36% |
OM growth 3Y-10.35%
OM growth 5Y38.69%
PM growth 3Y-8.88%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.84%
GM growth 5Y0.68%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AIR is destroying value.
AIR has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
AIR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AIR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
AIR has an Altman-Z score of 1.82. This is not the best score and indicates that AIR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
AIR has a worse Altman-Z score (1.82) than 71.74% of its industry peers.
AIR has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.94. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as AIR would need 6.94 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.94, AIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.35% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that AIR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
AIR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.55) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC6.97%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that AIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.16, AIR is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AIR has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a bad value and indicates that AIR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.43, AIR is doing worse than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 56.73% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, AIR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.79% on average per year.
AIR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.12%.
Measured over the past years, AIR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.36% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)56.73%
EPS 3Y-0.06%
EPS 5Y-2.79%
EPS Q2Q%516.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.12%
Revenue growth 3Y9.9%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.36%
Sales Q2Q%0.46%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, AIR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.77% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.16% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y24.46%
EPS Next 2Y23.04%
EPS Next 3Y21.74%
EPS Next 5Y20.77%
Revenue Next Year8.77%
Revenue Next 2Y10.06%
Revenue Next 3Y10.41%
Revenue Next 5Y10.16%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 27.44, which means the current valuation is very expensive for AIR.
AIR's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AIR is cheaper than 84.78% of the companies in the same industry.
AIR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.04 indicates a rather expensive valuation of AIR.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as AIR.
AIR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AIR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AIR is cheaper than 65.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AIR is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 61.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
AIR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
AIR's earnings are expected to grow with 21.74% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23.04%
EPS Next 3Y21.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AIR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.55%.
AIR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.16.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, AIR is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.55% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of AIR grows each year by 11.34%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.34%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
46.43% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AIR. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of AIR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP46.43%
EPS Next 2Y23.04%
EPS Next 3Y21.74%
FRA:AIR (9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
191.78
+0.14 (+0.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.47%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap151.94B
Analysts80.83
Price Target203.52 (6.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.55% |
Yearly Dividend2.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.34%
DP46.43%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)53.97%
Min EPS beat(2)3.93%
Max EPS beat(2)104.02%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)33.76%
Min EPS beat(4)3.93%
Max EPS beat(4)104.02%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)11.14%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)20.52%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.89%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.89%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.05%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.51%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.27%
PT rev (1m)2.33%
PT rev (3m)10.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.04 | ||
| P/S | 2.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 61.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.63 | ||
| P/B | 6.59 | ||
| P/tB | 24.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.2 |
EPS(TTM)6.99
EY3.64%
EPS(NY)7.98
Fwd EY4.16%
FCF(TTM)3.13
FCFY1.63%
OCF(TTM)7.79
OCFY4.06%
SpS88.37
BVpS29.11
TBVpS7.7
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.82% | ||
| ROE | 21.39% | ||
| ROCE | 7.38% | ||
| ROIC | 5.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.77% | ||
| OM | 7.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.04% | ||
| GM | 15.36% | ||
| FCFM | 3.54% |
ROA(3y)3.38%
ROA(5y)2.61%
ROE(3y)25.26%
ROE(5y)20.54%
ROIC(3y)5.64%
ROIC(5y)4.87%
ROICexc(3y)7.87%
ROICexc(5y)6.79%
ROICexgc(3y)12.35%
ROICexgc(5y)10.76%
ROCE(3y)7.48%
ROCE(5y)6.45%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-10.63%
ROICexcg growth 5Y26.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8%
ROICexc growth 5Y30.7%
OM growth 3Y-10.35%
OM growth 5Y38.69%
PM growth 3Y-8.88%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.84%
GM growth 5Y0.68%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.94 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 131.18% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 50.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.82 |
F-Score9
WACC6.97%
ROIC/WACC0.8
Cap/Depr(3y)118.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.28%
Profit Quality(3y)87.6%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)56.73%
EPS 3Y-0.06%
EPS 5Y-2.79%
EPS Q2Q%516.67%
EPS Next Y24.46%
EPS Next 2Y23.04%
EPS Next 3Y21.74%
EPS Next 5Y20.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.12%
Revenue growth 3Y9.9%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.36%
Sales Q2Q%0.46%
Revenue Next Year8.77%
Revenue Next 2Y10.06%
Revenue Next 3Y10.41%
Revenue Next 5Y10.16%
EBIT growth 1Y30.34%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.48%
EBIT growth 5Y38.19%
EBIT Next Year82.55%
EBIT Next 3Y33.9%
EBIT Next 5Y23.07%
FCF growth 1Y-35.62%
FCF growth 3Y11.25%
FCF growth 5Y21.45%
OCF growth 1Y-7.23%
OCF growth 3Y16.85%
OCF growth 5Y14.55%