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ESLT vs. HEI.A, ARXS, SOLS, JOBY, and EMBJ

Should you buy Elbit Systems stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Elbit Systems with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Elbit Systems include Heico (HEI.A), Arxis (ARXS), Solstice Advanced Mat (SOLS), Joby Aviation (JOBY), and Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica (EMBJ). These companies are all part of the "aircraft" industry.

How does Elbit Systems compare to Heico?

Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:ESLT) and Heico (NYSE:HEI.A) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, risk, dividends and valuation.

Heico has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Elbit Systems. Heico is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Elbit Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Elbit Systems$7.94B4.80$534.34M$12.3569.48
Heico$4.49B7.66$690.39M$5.6043.98

Elbit Systems has a beta of 0.14, meaning that its stock price is 86% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Heico has a beta of 1.06, meaning that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Elbit Systems had 15 more articles in the media than Heico. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Elbit Systems and 7 mentions for Heico. Elbit Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Heico's score of 0.43 indicating that Elbit Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Elbit Systems
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Heico
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

17.9% of Elbit Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.0% of Heico shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Elbit Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.8% of Heico shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Heico has a net margin of 16.08% compared to Elbit Systems' net margin of 7.14%. Heico's return on equity of 17.98% beat Elbit Systems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Elbit Systems7.14% 16.15% 5.25%
Heico 16.08%17.98%9.08%

Elbit Systems presently has a consensus price target of $742.75, suggesting a potential downside of 13.44%. Given Elbit Systems' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Elbit Systems is more favorable than Heico.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Elbit Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Heico
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Elbit Systems pays an annual dividend of $3.33 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Heico pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Elbit Systems pays out 27.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Heico pays out 4.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Elbit Systems has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Elbit Systems is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Heico beats Elbit Systems on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Elbit Systems compare to Arxis?

Arxis (NASDAQ:ARXS) and Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:ESLT) are both large-cap aircraft companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, dividends and risk.

Elbit Systems has a net margin of 7.14% compared to Arxis' net margin of 0.00%. Elbit Systems' return on equity of 16.15% beat Arxis' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ArxisN/A N/A N/A
Elbit Systems 7.14%16.15%5.25%

Arxis currently has a consensus target price of $48.55, indicating a potential upside of 12.63%. Elbit Systems has a consensus target price of $742.75, indicating a potential downside of 13.44%. Given Arxis' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Arxis is more favorable than Elbit Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Arxis
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Elbit Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Elbit Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Arxis.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Arxis$1.68B10.37N/AN/AN/A
Elbit Systems$7.94B4.80$534.34M$12.3569.48

17.9% of Elbit Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Elbit Systems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Elbit Systems had 17 more articles in the media than Arxis. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Elbit Systems and 5 mentions for Arxis. Arxis' average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Elbit Systems' score of 0.81 indicating that Arxis is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Arxis
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Elbit Systems
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Elbit Systems beats Arxis on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Elbit Systems compare to Solstice Advanced Mat?

Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS) and Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:ESLT) are both large-cap aircraft companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

In the previous week, Elbit Systems had 19 more articles in the media than Solstice Advanced Mat. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Elbit Systems and 3 mentions for Solstice Advanced Mat. Elbit Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Solstice Advanced Mat's score of 0.78 indicating that Elbit Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Solstice Advanced Mat
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Elbit Systems
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Solstice Advanced Mat currently has a consensus price target of $73.60, indicating a potential downside of 12.15%. Elbit Systems has a consensus price target of $742.75, indicating a potential downside of 13.44%. Given Solstice Advanced Mat's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Solstice Advanced Mat is more favorable than Elbit Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Solstice Advanced Mat
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
Elbit Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Elbit Systems has a net margin of 7.14% compared to Solstice Advanced Mat's net margin of 0.00%. Elbit Systems' return on equity of 16.15% beat Solstice Advanced Mat's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Solstice Advanced MatN/A N/A N/A
Elbit Systems 7.14%16.15%5.25%

Solstice Advanced Mat pays an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Elbit Systems pays an annual dividend of $3.33 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Solstice Advanced Mat pays out 33.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Elbit Systems pays out 27.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Elbit Systems has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Elbit Systems is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Elbit Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Solstice Advanced Mat. Elbit Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Solstice Advanced Mat, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Solstice Advanced Mat$3.89B3.42$237M$0.8994.13
Elbit Systems$7.94B4.80$534.34M$12.3569.48

17.9% of Elbit Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Solstice Advanced Mat shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Elbit Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Elbit Systems beats Solstice Advanced Mat on 16 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Elbit Systems compare to Joby Aviation?

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) and Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:ESLT) are both large-cap aircraft companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

Elbit Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Joby Aviation. Joby Aviation is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Elbit Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Joby Aviation$53.42M220.85-$929.84M-$1.15N/A
Elbit Systems$7.94B4.80$534.34M$12.3569.48

Joby Aviation has a beta of 2.66, suggesting that its stock price is 166% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Elbit Systems has a beta of 0.14, suggesting that its stock price is 86% less volatile than the broader market.

Joby Aviation presently has a consensus target price of $13.06, indicating a potential upside of 8.91%. Elbit Systems has a consensus target price of $742.75, indicating a potential downside of 13.44%. Given Joby Aviation's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Joby Aviation is more favorable than Elbit Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Joby Aviation
3 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.89
Elbit Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, Joby Aviation had 3 more articles in the media than Elbit Systems. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Joby Aviation and 22 mentions for Elbit Systems. Elbit Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Joby Aviation's score of 0.51 indicating that Elbit Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Joby Aviation
11 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Elbit Systems
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

52.9% of Joby Aviation shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.9% of Elbit Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 32.4% of Joby Aviation shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Elbit Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Elbit Systems has a net margin of 7.14% compared to Joby Aviation's net margin of -1,232.62%. Elbit Systems' return on equity of 16.15% beat Joby Aviation's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Joby Aviation-1,232.62% -60.54% -42.52%
Elbit Systems 7.14%16.15%5.25%

Summary

Elbit Systems beats Joby Aviation on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Elbit Systems compare to Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica?

Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:ESLT) and Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica (NYSE:EMBJ) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, media sentiment, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Elbit Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica. Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Elbit Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Elbit Systems$7.94B4.80$534.34M$12.3569.48
Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica$7.58B1.36$351.90M$1.7133.30

Elbit Systems has a net margin of 7.14% compared to Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica's net margin of 3.94%. Elbit Systems' return on equity of 16.15% beat Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Elbit Systems7.14% 16.15% 5.25%
Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica 3.94%6.13%1.83%

Elbit Systems presently has a consensus price target of $742.75, indicating a potential downside of 13.44%. Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica has a consensus price target of $63.86, indicating a potential upside of 12.15%. Given Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica is more favorable than Elbit Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Elbit Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

17.9% of Elbit Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.7% of Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Elbit Systems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Elbit Systems pays an annual dividend of $3.33 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Elbit Systems pays out 27.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica pays out 18.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Elbit Systems has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Elbit Systems has a beta of 0.14, meaning that its share price is 86% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica has a beta of 1.46, meaning that its share price is 46% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Elbit Systems had 14 more articles in the media than Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Elbit Systems and 8 mentions for Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica. Elbit Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica's score of 0.81 indicating that Elbit Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Elbit Systems
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Elbit Systems beats Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ESLT vs. The Competition

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MetricElbit SystemsAEROSP/DEF EQ IndustryAerospace SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$38.14B$21.49B$30.56B$12.61B
Dividend Yield0.38%0.61%0.88%5.22%
P/E Ratio69.4862.1646.1126.69
Price / Sales4.8010.23252.82115.09
Price / Cash50.8740.4930.1337.60
Price / Book9.249.158.596.90
Net Income$534.34M$514.64M$906.14M$336.84M
7 Day Performance11.75%42.90%24.30%4.24%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/AN/A-0.07%
1 Year Performance109.72%68.40%55.59%40.32%

Elbit Systems Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ESLT
Elbit Systems
3.4335 of 5 stars		$858.06
-2.6%		$742.75
-13.4%		+115.3%$38.14B$7.94B69.4820,537
HEI.A
Heico
1.2151 of 5 stars		$224.26
+0.1%		N/A+10.2%$31.26B$4.49B44.326,500
ARXS
Arxis
4.2997 of 5 stars		$34.80
flat		$45.27
+30.1%		N/A$14.07B$1.60BN/A5,753
SOLS
Solstice Advanced Mat
2.2238 of 5 stars		$81.76
flat		$73.60
-10.0%		N/A$12.98B$3.89B91.874,100
JOBY
Joby Aviation
2.6072 of 5 stars		$10.92
+0.0%		$13.06
+19.6%		+51.9%$10.74B$53.42MN/A2,559

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