StandardAero SARO
United StatesIndustrials · Aerospace & DefenseUSD
34.39 USD (+69.8%)
14 analysts
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StandardAero is an independent provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for aircraft engines and components, generating recurring revenue from service contracts with airlines, business aviation operators, and governments.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Strong growth7.0
- ✕Little or no dividend1.5
- ✕Poor share-price trend3.7
- ✕Little competitive advantage4.8
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsValuation and growth justify the position, but high leverage and weak momentum recommend waiting for a better entry point.
StandardAero presents a balanced profile: attractive valuation (forward P/E 11.49, FCF yield 5.52%) and 45% earnings growth, albeit with high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA 3.03) and thin margins (gross margin 15.05%) that limit the quality of its moat. Momentum is weak (2nd percentile of the 52-week range), suggesting near-term caution.
The main risk is the high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.03) in a rising interest rate environment, which increases the cost of debt service and limits financial flexibility if the aviation cycle weakens.
Context and risks
No recent relevant news and no material exposure to current macro factors. The aircraft maintenance and repair business does not significantly depend on interest rates, oil, or conflicted shipping routes for its cost structure or demand.
Is StandardAero stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 20% below the Industrials median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 20.9 | 25.4 | −18% |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.4 | 14.5 | −21% |
| Price / book | 2.4 | 4.1 | −41% |
| Price / sales | 1.1 | 2.1 | −49% |
Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 6.5 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).
Average analyst target: 34.39 USD, +69.8% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 5.7 (sector 6.4), Growth 7.0 (sector 6.6).
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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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials medianValuation
- P/E
- 20.9
- Forward P/E
- 11.5
- EV / EBITDA
- 11.4
- Price / book
- 2.4
- Price / sales
- 1.1
- PEG
- 0.54
- Market cap
- 6.7B USD
- Enterprise value
- 9.0B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 12.3%
- ROA
- 5.6%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 12.4%
- Gross margin
- 15.0%
- Operating margin
- 10.5%
- Net margin
- 5.1%
- Free cash flow
- 369.6M USD
- FCF yield
- 5.5%
- Cash conversion
- 47%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 2.6B USD
- Net debt
- 2.4B USD
- Cash
- 179.1M USD
- EBITDA
- 788.1M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 3.03
- Debt / equity
- 93.21
- Current ratio
- 2.13
- Quick ratio
- 1.57
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +4.6%
- Earnings growth
- +45.0%
- EPS (TTM)
- 0.97 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 1.76 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.0%
- Payout
- 0.0%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.91
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (14)
- Target price
- 34.39 USD
- 52-week range
- 19.98 – 34.48
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Is StandardAero stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 20% below the Industrials median on average. Valuation score: 6.5 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 34.39 USD, +69.8% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does StandardAero get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 5.4 out of 10, rank 1,499 of 2,130 (better than 29% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Growth (7.0) and its weakest, Dividend (1.5). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is StandardAero's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 20.9: the share price equals 20.9 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Industrials median is 25.4. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 11.5.
How much is StandardAero worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 6.7B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 9.0B USD.
How much debt does StandardAero have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 2.4B USD. That is 3.03 times its EBITDA; the Industrials median is 1.58.
Does StandardAero pay a dividend?
It pays no dividend, or almost none.
How has StandardAero stock performed over the last year?
It has fallen 23.4% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 19.98 and 34.48 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of StandardAero?
14 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 34.39 USD (+69.8% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.