AIRBUS SE (AIR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:AIR - NL0000235190 - Common Stock
191.19 EUR
-1.73 (-0.9%)
Overall AIR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated AIR against 46 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. AIR has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. AIR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AIR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AIR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years AIR 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years AIR 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.82%, AIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 21.39%, AIR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
AIR has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.57%. This is in the lower half of the industry: AIR underperforms 63.04% 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
AIR has a better Profit Margin (7.04%) than 63.04% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AIR has declined.
The Operating Margin of AIR (7.27%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AIR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of AIR (15.36%) is worse than 80.43% 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
AIR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
AIR has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AIR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
AIR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.82, AIR is doing worse than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
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 has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.94) which is in line with its industry peers.
AIR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55. This is a neutral value indicating AIR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of AIR (0.55) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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.
The Current ratio of AIR (1.16) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
AIR has a Quick ratio of 0.43. This is amonst the worse of the industry: AIR underperforms 84.78% 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.
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%.
AIR shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.36% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.77% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.35, AIR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AIR indicates a rather cheap valuation: AIR is cheaper than 82.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, AIR is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.96 indicates a rather expensive valuation of AIR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AIR is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.71. AIR is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AIR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AIR is cheaper than 63.04% of the companies in the same industry.
AIR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 61.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.33 |
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%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.16, AIR pays a better dividend. On top of this AIR pays more dividend than 80.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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
The dividend of AIR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.34%!
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%
EPA:AIR (9/17/2025, 10:15:09 AM)
191.19
-1.73 (-0.9%)
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 Cap151.48B
Analysts80.83
Price Target203.56 (6.47%)
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 | 27.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.96 | ||
| P/S | 2.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 61.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.55 | ||
| P/B | 6.57 | ||
| P/tB | 24.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.33 |
EPS(TTM)6.99
EY3.66%
EPS(NY)7.98
Fwd EY4.17%
FCF(TTM)3.13
FCFY1.63%
OCF(TTM)7.79
OCFY4.07%
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%