AEROVIRONMENT INC (AVAV) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:AVAV - US0080731088 - Common Stock
282.98 USD
+2.03 (+0.72%)
Taking everything into account, AVAV scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AVAV was compared to 71 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. AVAV scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. AVAV shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AVAV was profitable.
AVAV had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years AVAV reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In multiple years AVAV reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
AVAV's Return On Assets of -0.80% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AVAV outperforms 42.25% of its industry peers.
AVAV's Return On Equity of -1.01% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AVAV outperforms 45.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.8% | ||
| ROE | -1.01% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-3.87%
ROA(5y)-1.91%
ROE(3y)-6.6%
ROE(5y)-3.34%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AVAV has declined.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AVAV has declined.
The Gross Margin of AVAV (30.60%) is better than 69.01% of its industry peers.
AVAV's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
AVAV does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 30.6% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-10.88%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-13.83%
GM growth 3Y7.02%
GM growth 5Y-1.41%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
AVAV does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
AVAV has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AVAV has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AVAV is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.56 indicates that AVAV is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.56, AVAV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.28% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that AVAV is not too dependend on debt financing.
AVAV's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.16 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AVAV outperforms 74.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.56 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.68%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.96 indicates that AVAV has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.96, AVAV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.77% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 5.12 indicates that AVAV has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 5.12, AVAV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AVAV shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.53%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.43% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 44.04% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, AVAV shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.44% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.53%
EPS 3Y38.53%
EPS 5Y12.43%
EPS Q2Q%-64.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)44.04%
Revenue growth 3Y22.57%
Revenue growth 5Y17.44%
Sales Q2Q%139.96%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.15% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 34.91% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y13.98%
EPS Next 2Y18.84%
EPS Next 3Y23.47%
EPS Next 5Y19.15%
Revenue Next Year154.08%
Revenue Next 2Y72.5%
Revenue Next 3Y50.27%
Revenue Next 5Y34.91%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 104.81, the valuation of AVAV can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as AVAV.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AVAV to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say AVAV is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 61.27, the valuation of AVAV can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AVAV is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.98, AVAV is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 104.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 61.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AVAV is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.38% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 124.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates AVAV does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
AVAV's earnings are expected to grow with 23.47% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)7.5
PEG (5Y)8.43
EPS Next 2Y18.84%
EPS Next 3Y23.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for AVAV!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:AVAV (11/19/2025, 2:58:28 PM)
282.98
+2.03 (+0.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners59.21%
Inst Owner Change9.62%
Ins Owners0.79%
Ins Owner Change-0.12%
Market Cap14.13B
Revenue(TTM)1.09B
Net Income(TTM)-44.92M
Analysts87
Price Target397.43 (40.44%)
Short Float %6.54%
Short Ratio2.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.12%
Max EPS beat(2)13.42%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-22.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-53.02%
Max EPS beat(4)13.42%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)22.51%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)27.47%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)8.87%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.62%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.62%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.4%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.35%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.86%
PT rev (1m)30.47%
PT rev (3m)37.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 104.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 61.27 | ||
| P/S | 13.01 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 3.19 | ||
| P/tB | 18.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 124.54 |
EPS(TTM)2.7
EY0.95%
EPS(NY)4.62
Fwd EY1.63%
FCF(TTM)-4.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-3.07
OCFYN/A
SpS21.75
BVpS88.67
TBVpS15.4
PEG (NY)7.5
PEG (5Y)8.43
Graham Number73.39
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.8% | ||
| ROE | -1.01% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 30.6% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-3.87%
ROA(5y)-1.91%
ROE(3y)-6.6%
ROE(5y)-3.34%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-10.88%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-13.83%
GM growth 3Y7.02%
GM growth 5Y-1.41%
F-Score1
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.42 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.56 |
F-Score1
WACC9.68%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)46.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.82%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.36%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.53%
EPS 3Y38.53%
EPS 5Y12.43%
EPS Q2Q%-64.04%
EPS Next Y13.98%
EPS Next 2Y18.84%
EPS Next 3Y23.47%
EPS Next 5Y19.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)44.04%
Revenue growth 3Y22.57%
Revenue growth 5Y17.44%
Sales Q2Q%139.96%
Revenue Next Year154.08%
Revenue Next 2Y72.5%
Revenue Next 3Y50.27%
Revenue Next 5Y34.91%
EBIT growth 1Y-113.56%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y4.66%
EBIT Next Year313.77%
EBIT Next 3Y83.87%
EBIT Next 5Y56.41%
FCF growth 1Y-484.24%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-610.18%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
AEROVIRONMENT INC / AVAV FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AEROVIRONMENT INC (AVAV) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to AVAV.
What is the valuation status of AEROVIRONMENT INC (AVAV) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to AEROVIRONMENT INC (AVAV). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for AEROVIRONMENT INC?
AEROVIRONMENT INC (AVAV) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
How financially healthy is AEROVIRONMENT INC?
The financial health rating of AEROVIRONMENT INC (AVAV) is 6 / 10.