AEROVIRONMENT INC (1AVAV.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1AVAV - Euronext Milan - US0080731088 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to 1AVAV. 1AVAV was compared to 45 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The financial health of 1AVAV is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. 1AVAV is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1AVAV had positive earnings in the past year.
1AVAV had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: 1AVAV reported negative net income in multiple years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: 1AVAV reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
1AVAV has a Return On Assets (3.89%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 4.92%, 1AVAV is not doing good in the industry: 64.44% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.68%, 1AVAV is not doing good in the industry: 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.89% | ||
| ROE | 4.92% | ||
| ROIC | 4.68% |
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
The Profit Margin of 1AVAV (5.32%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
1AVAV's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
1AVAV has a Operating Margin (7.21%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1AVAV has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 38.83%, 1AVAV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
1AVAV's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.32% | ||
| GM | 38.83% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1AVAV is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for 1AVAV has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, 1AVAV has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, 1AVAV has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
1AVAV has an Altman-Z score of 35.00. This indicates that 1AVAV is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
1AVAV has a Altman-Z score of 35.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1AVAV outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
1AVAV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.03, 1AVAV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 35 |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC10.08%
2.3 Liquidity
1AVAV has a Current Ratio of 3.52. This indicates that 1AVAV is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.52, 1AVAV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.69 indicates that 1AVAV has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.69, 1AVAV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1AVAV shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.92%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.43% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, 1AVAV shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 14.51% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 17.44% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.92%
EPS 3Y38.53%
EPS 5Y12.43%
EPS Q2Q%274.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.51%
Revenue growth 3Y22.57%
Revenue growth 5Y17.44%
Sales Q2Q%39.63%
3.2 Future
1AVAV is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.78% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1AVAV will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.21%
EPS Next 2Y19.22%
EPS Next 3Y25.37%
EPS Next 5Y21.78%
Revenue Next Year154.83%
Revenue Next 2Y71.53%
Revenue Next 3Y50.25%
Revenue Next 5Y12.9%
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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 79.72 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 1AVAV.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1AVAV indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 1AVAV is more expensive than 64.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.41, 1AVAV is valued quite expensively.
1AVAV is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 77.13.
82.22% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1AVAV, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
1AVAV is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 33.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 79.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 77.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1AVAV is valued expensively inside the industry as 84.44% of the companies are valued cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 129.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1AVAV does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
1AVAV's earnings are expected to grow with 25.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)24.81
PEG (5Y)6.41
EPS Next 2Y19.22%
EPS Next 3Y25.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1AVAV does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
BIT:1AVAV (8/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
224
-12.4 (-5.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners62.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.82%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.17B
Analysts88.57
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-19.8%
Min EPS beat(2)-53.02%
Max EPS beat(2)13.42%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-10.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-53.02%
Max EPS beat(4)34.58%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)58.73%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)12.97%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)11.8%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-16.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.62%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.62%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.25%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.5%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.93%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.65%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.93%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 79.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 77.13 | ||
| P/S | 15.82 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 14.64 | ||
| P/tB | 22.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 129.52 |
EPS(TTM)2.81
EY1.25%
EPS(NY)2.9
Fwd EY1.3%
FCF(TTM)-0.42
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.02
OCFYN/A
SpS14.16
BVpS15.3
TBVpS10.02
PEG (NY)24.81
PEG (5Y)6.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.89% | ||
| ROE | 4.92% | ||
| ROCE | 6.24% | ||
| ROIC | 4.68% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.37% | ||
| OM | 7.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.32% | ||
| GM | 38.83% | ||
| 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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y-16.42%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-21.5%
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-Score2
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 55.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.78% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 33.67 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 35 |
F-Score2
WACC10.08%
ROIC/WACC0.46
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)7.92%
EPS 3Y38.53%
EPS 5Y12.43%
EPS Q2Q%274.42%
EPS Next Y3.21%
EPS Next 2Y19.22%
EPS Next 3Y25.37%
EPS Next 5Y21.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.51%
Revenue growth 3Y22.57%
Revenue growth 5Y17.44%
Sales Q2Q%39.63%
Revenue Next Year154.83%
Revenue Next 2Y71.53%
Revenue Next 3Y50.25%
Revenue Next 5Y12.9%
EBIT growth 1Y-19.8%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y4.66%
EBIT Next Year163.96%
EBIT Next 3Y51.62%
EBIT Next 5Y43.14%
FCF growth 1Y-162.58%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-108.62%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A