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Arrow Electronics ARW

United StatesTechnology · Electronics & Computer DistributionUSD
6.8AI score
Rank 305 of 2,130
better than 83% of companies
232.00USD
▲ 104.4% in one year
ARW MSCI World +22.1%
Average analyst target
235.00 USD (+1.3%)
4 analysts
52-wk low 101.79High 249.43
📈 Chart on TradingView ↗(affiliate link)Analysis of 08/10/2026

What does it do?

Arrow Electronics is a global distributor of electronic components and IT solutions, acting as an intermediary between semiconductor manufacturers and companies that design and produce electronic products.

Key points

from its scores
  • ✓Good share-price trend9.8
  • ✓Strong growth9.1
  • ✓Attractive valuation8.2
  • ✕Little or no dividend1.5
  • !Average business quality5.0

AI analysis

bottom line, main risk, context and news
Bottom line

Growth and valuation are solid, but the low operating margin requires monitoring of execution.

Arrow Electronics shows exceptional growth (revenue +31.8%, earnings +46.5%) with an attractive valuation (P/E 14.83, FCF yield 6.21%), although its operating profitability is low (operating margin 3.95%) and it pays no dividend.

⚠ Main risk

The operating margin of only 3.95% leaves the company vulnerable to any margin compression in a low-value-added distribution business.

Context and risks

No relevant recent news. The rising rate environment in the US has a limited effect: net debt/EBITDA of 1.31 is moderate and the P/E of 14.83 does not reflect a long-duration valuation. The electronic components distribution business has no direct exposure to commodities or critical shipping routes.

Is Arrow Electronics stock cheap or expensive?

at the analysis date
Cheaper than its sector

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 53% below the Technology median on average.

MultipleCompanySectorDifference
P/E14.831.3−53%
EV / EBITDA9.420.4−54%
Price / book1.76.3−73%
Price / sales0.35.3−94%

Sector: median of the 283 Technology companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.

Valuation score: 8.2 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3).

Average analyst target: 235.00 USD, +1.3% versus the price.

A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 5.5 (sector 6.9), Growth 9.1 (sector 7.5).

Indicative fair value · USD
Graham445.74▲ +92% vs price
Cash flow (DCF)338.63▲ +46% vs price
Price232.00at the analysis date

Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.

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Score by category

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Financial healthiFair5.5Technology median: 6.9
Quality / MoatiFair5.0Technology median: 6.4
ValuationiGood8.2Technology median: 5.3
GrowthiExcellent9.1Technology median: 7.5
DividendiPoor1.5Technology median: 1.5
MomentumiExcellent9.8Technology median: 6.3
Risk & ContextiFair5.5Technology median: 4.8
Technology median7 or more 5 to 7 under 5

Key metrics

at the analysis date · compared with the Technology median
P/Ei
14.8
Technology: 31.3below
EV / EBITDAi
9.4
Technology: 20.4below
ROEi
12.0%
Technology: 17.0%below
Operating margini
4.0%
Technology: 15.5%below
Net debt / EBITDAi
1.31
Technology: 0.20above
Revenue growthi
+31.8%
Technology: +16.7%above

Valuation

P/E
14.8
Forward P/E
9.7
EV / EBITDA
9.4
Price / book
1.7
Price / sales
0.3
PEG
0.95
Market cap
11.8B USD
Enterprise value
13.8B USD

Profitability

ROE
12.0%
ROA
2.7%
ROIC (approx.)
15.5%
Gross margin
11.3%
Operating margin
4.0%
Net margin
2.3%
Free cash flow
732.9M USD
FCF yield
6.2%
Cash conversion
50%

Solvency

Total debt
2.2B USD
Net debt
1.9B USD
Cash
244.6M USD
EBITDA
1.5B USD
Net debt / EBITDA
1.31
Debt / equity
30.66
Current ratio
1.22
Quick ratio
0.98

Growth

Revenue growth
+31.8%
Earnings growth
+46.5%
EPS (TTM)
15.64 USD
EPS (forward)
23.93 USD

Dividend

Dividend yield
0.0%
Payout
0.0%

Risk and market

Beta
1.17
Analyst consensus
none (4)
Target price
235.00 USD
52-week range
101.79 – 249.43

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Frequently asked questions about Arrow Electronics

Is Arrow Electronics stock cheap or expensive?

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 53% below the Technology median on average. Valuation score: 8.2 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3). Average analyst target: 235.00 USD, +1.3% versus the price. This is not investment advice.

What score does Arrow Electronics get on MeridIAn Screener?

It scores 6.8 out of 10, rank 305 of 2,130 (better than 83% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (9.8) and its weakest, Dividend (1.5). Analysis of 08/10/2026.

What is Arrow Electronics's P/E ratio?

Its P/E is 14.8: the share price equals 14.8 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Technology median is 31.3. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 9.7.

How much is Arrow Electronics worth on the stock market?

Its market capitalisation is 11.8B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 13.8B USD.

How much debt does Arrow Electronics have?

Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 1.9B USD. That is 1.31 times its EBITDA; the Technology median is 0.20.

Does Arrow Electronics pay a dividend?

It pays no dividend, or almost none.

How has Arrow Electronics stock performed over the last year?

It has risen 104.4% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 101.79 and 249.43 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What do analysts think of Arrow Electronics?

4 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “none” and their average target is 235.00 USD (+1.3% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.