AIRBUS SE (AIR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:AIR - NL0000235190 - Common Stock
193.86 EUR
+2.16 (+1.13%)
AIR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 46 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. While AIR is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. AIR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AIR was profitable.
In the past year AIR had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
AIR's Return On Assets of 3.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AIR outperforms 63.04% of its industry peers.
AIR's Return On Equity of 21.39% is amongst the best of the industry. AIR outperforms 84.78% of its industry peers.
AIR has a worse Return On Invested Capital (5.57%) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AIR 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's Operating Margin of 7.27% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AIR outperforms 45.65% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AIR has grown nicely.
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.
AIR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AIR is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AIR has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, AIR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, AIR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.82 indicates that AIR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
AIR has a worse Altman-Z score (1.82) than 71.74% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AIR is 6.94, which is on the high side as it means it would take AIR, 6.94 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AIR's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.94 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AIR outperforms 54.35% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that AIR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
AIR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.55. This is in the better half of the industry: AIR outperforms 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
WACC6.98%
2.3 Liquidity
AIR has a Current Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that AIR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AIR has a Current ratio (1.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
AIR has a worse Quick ratio (0.43) than 82.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AIR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 56.73%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.79% on average over the past years.
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
AIR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.77% yearly.
AIR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.16% yearly.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
AIR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.73.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AIR is valued cheaper than 84.78% of the companies in the same industry.
AIR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.30 indicates a rather expensive valuation of AIR.
AIR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AIR is cheaper than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
AIR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.86.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AIR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AIR is cheaper than 65.22% of the companies 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 | 62.03 | ||
| 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)1.13
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%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.16, AIR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
AIR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| 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
AIR pays out 46.43% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
AIR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP46.43%
EPS Next 2Y23.04%
EPS Next 3Y21.74%
EPA:AIR (9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
193.86
+2.16 (+1.13%)
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 Cap153.59B
Analysts80.83
Price Target203.56 (5%)
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)2.34%
PT rev (3m)10.13%
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 | 27.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.3 | ||
| P/S | 2.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 62.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.89 | ||
| P/B | 6.66 | ||
| P/tB | 25.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.2 |
EPS(TTM)6.99
EY3.61%
EPS(NY)7.98
Fwd EY4.12%
FCF(TTM)3.13
FCFY1.61%
OCF(TTM)7.79
OCFY4.02%
SpS88.37
BVpS29.11
TBVpS7.7
PEG (NY)1.13
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
WACC6.98%
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%