MTU Aero Engines (OTCMKTS:MTUAY) Hits New 1-Year Low - Here's What Happened

Key Points

• MTU Aero Engines shares hit a new 52-week low, trading as low as $164.70 (last $165.23) and well below the 50‑day ($192.32) and 200‑day ($207.66) moving averages.
• Analyst views are mixed: recent downgrades from UBS and Zacks contrast with upgrades from BNP Paribas and Kepler, leaving an average MarketBeat rating of "Hold".
• Company fundamentals show a market cap of $18.09B and P/E of 15.68, with solid recent results (quarterly EPS $2.67, revenue $2.83B, ROE 23.3%, net margin 11.7%), suggesting profitability despite the stock weakness.

Shares of MTU Aero Engines AG (OTCMKTS:MTUAY - Get Free Report) reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The company traded as low as $164.70 and last traded at $165.23, with a volume of 2160 shares. The stock had previously closed at $164.80.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have issued reports on MTUAY. UBS Group cut MTU Aero Engines from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage on MTU Aero Engines in a report on Monday, April 13th. They set an "outperform" rating for the company. Citigroup restated a "sell" rating on shares of MTU Aero Engines in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of MTU Aero Engines from a "hold" rating to a "strong sell" rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, Kepler Capital Markets upgraded shares of MTU Aero Engines from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Hold".

MTU Aero Engines Trading Up 1.9%

The company has a market cap of $18.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.68 and a beta of 1.02. The company has a current ratio of 1.44, a quick ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $192.32 and a 200-day moving average price of $207.66.

MTU Aero Engines (OTCMKTS:MTUAY - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The company reported $2.67 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. MTU Aero Engines had a return on equity of 23.32% and a net margin of 11.74%.The company had revenue of $2.83 billion for the quarter. Analysts forecast that MTU Aero Engines AG will post 11.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

About MTU Aero Engines

MTU Aero Engines AG is a German aircraft engine manufacturer headquartered in Munich that develops, manufactures and services commercial and military aero engines as well as industrial gas turbines. The company's activities span the entire engine lifecycle, from conceptual design and development through production of modules and components to aftermarket maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). MTU supplies parts and technical solutions for a broad range of jet engines and turbomachinery used by airlines, MRO providers and defense customers.

In addition to core engine development and manufacturing, MTU offers comprehensive aftermarket services including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, spare parts distribution, repair technologies and fleet support programs.

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