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$12.20 +0.55 (+4.72%)
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AADX vs. SARO, CAE, AVAV, HXL, and LOAR

Should you buy Applied Aerospace & Defense stock or one of its competitors? Applied Aerospace & Defense's main competitors and comparable companies include StandardAero (SARO), CAE (CAE), AeroVironment (AVAV), Hexcel (HXL), and Loar (LOAR). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "aerospace & defense" industry.

How does Applied Aerospace & Defense compare to StandardAero?

Applied Aerospace & Defense (NYSE:AADX) and StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation and dividends.

StandardAero has higher revenue and earnings than Applied Aerospace & Defense.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Applied Aerospace & DefenseN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
StandardAero$6.06B1.27$277.42M$0.9724.02

StandardAero has a net margin of 5.12% compared to Applied Aerospace & Defense's net margin of 0.00%. StandardAero's return on equity of 14.52% beat Applied Aerospace & Defense's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Applied Aerospace & DefenseN/A N/A N/A
StandardAero 5.12%14.52%5.80%

Applied Aerospace & Defense currently has a consensus target price of $25.22, indicating a potential upside of 106.74%. StandardAero has a consensus target price of $35.00, indicating a potential upside of 50.25%. Given Applied Aerospace & Defense's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Applied Aerospace & Defense is more favorable than StandardAero.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Applied Aerospace & Defense
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
StandardAero
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

In the previous week, Applied Aerospace & Defense had 4 more articles in the media than StandardAero. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Applied Aerospace & Defense and 7 mentions for StandardAero. StandardAero's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Applied Aerospace & Defense's score of 0.70 indicating that StandardAero is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Applied Aerospace & Defense
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
StandardAero
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

StandardAero beats Applied Aerospace & Defense on 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Applied Aerospace & Defense compare to CAE?

Applied Aerospace & Defense (NYSE:AADX) and CAE (NYSE:CAE) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

67.4% of CAE shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.3% of CAE shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Applied Aerospace & Defense presently has a consensus target price of $25.22, indicating a potential upside of 106.74%. CAE has a consensus target price of $31.00, indicating a potential upside of 30.75%. Given Applied Aerospace & Defense's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Applied Aerospace & Defense is more favorable than CAE.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Applied Aerospace & Defense
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
CAE
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

CAE has a net margin of 6.36% compared to Applied Aerospace & Defense's net margin of 0.00%. CAE's return on equity of 7.45% beat Applied Aerospace & Defense's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Applied Aerospace & DefenseN/A N/A N/A
CAE 6.36%7.45%3.51%

In the previous week, Applied Aerospace & Defense had 6 more articles in the media than CAE. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Applied Aerospace & Defense and 5 mentions for CAE. CAE's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Applied Aerospace & Defense's score of 0.70 indicating that CAE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Applied Aerospace & Defense
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CAE
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

CAE has higher revenue and earnings than Applied Aerospace & Defense.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Applied Aerospace & DefenseN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
CAE$4.99B1.52$226.62M$0.6536.48

Summary

CAE beats Applied Aerospace & Defense on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Applied Aerospace & Defense compare to AeroVironment?

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) and Applied Aerospace & Defense (NYSE:AADX) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

In the previous week, AeroVironment had 93 more articles in the media than Applied Aerospace & Defense. MarketBeat recorded 104 mentions for AeroVironment and 11 mentions for Applied Aerospace & Defense. Applied Aerospace & Defense's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat AeroVironment's score of 0.49 indicating that Applied Aerospace & Defense is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AeroVironment
31 Very Positive mention(s)
25 Positive mention(s)
26 Neutral mention(s)
11 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Applied Aerospace & Defense
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Applied Aerospace & Defense has a net margin of 0.00% compared to AeroVironment's net margin of -5.77%. AeroVironment's return on equity of 4.04% beat Applied Aerospace & Defense's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AeroVironment-5.77% 4.04% 3.13%
Applied Aerospace & Defense N/A N/A N/A

86.4% of AeroVironment shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of AeroVironment shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

AeroVironment presently has a consensus price target of $247.79, suggesting a potential upside of 57.84%. Applied Aerospace & Defense has a consensus price target of $25.22, suggesting a potential upside of 106.74%. Given Applied Aerospace & Defense's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Applied Aerospace & Defense is more favorable than AeroVironment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AeroVironment
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
Applied Aerospace & Defense
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

Applied Aerospace & Defense has lower revenue, but higher earnings than AeroVironment.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AeroVironment$1.98B4.04-$265.12M-$2.34N/A
Applied Aerospace & DefenseN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Summary

AeroVironment beats Applied Aerospace & Defense on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Applied Aerospace & Defense compare to Hexcel?

Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) and Applied Aerospace & Defense (NYSE:AADX) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and earnings.

Hexcel currently has a consensus target price of $108.25, suggesting a potential upside of 18.27%. Applied Aerospace & Defense has a consensus target price of $25.22, suggesting a potential upside of 106.74%. Given Applied Aerospace & Defense's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Applied Aerospace & Defense is more favorable than Hexcel.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hexcel
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.31
Applied Aerospace & Defense
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

In the previous week, Applied Aerospace & Defense had 2 more articles in the media than Hexcel. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Applied Aerospace & Defense and 9 mentions for Hexcel. Applied Aerospace & Defense's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Hexcel's score of 0.61 indicating that Applied Aerospace & Defense is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Hexcel
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Applied Aerospace & Defense
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Hexcel has higher revenue and earnings than Applied Aerospace & Defense.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hexcel$1.89B3.65$109.40M$1.9945.99
Applied Aerospace & DefenseN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Hexcel has a net margin of 7.76% compared to Applied Aerospace & Defense's net margin of 0.00%. Hexcel's return on equity of 12.34% beat Applied Aerospace & Defense's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hexcel7.76% 12.34% 6.08%
Applied Aerospace & Defense N/A N/A N/A

95.5% of Hexcel shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Hexcel shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Hexcel beats Applied Aerospace & Defense on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Applied Aerospace & Defense compare to Loar?

Loar (NYSE:LOAR) and Applied Aerospace & Defense (NYSE:AADX) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Loar has higher revenue and earnings than Applied Aerospace & Defense.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Loar$496.28M12.01$72.15M$0.7288.39
Applied Aerospace & DefenseN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

In the previous week, Applied Aerospace & Defense had 8 more articles in the media than Loar. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Applied Aerospace & Defense and 3 mentions for Loar. Loar's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Applied Aerospace & Defense's score of 0.70 indicating that Loar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Loar
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Applied Aerospace & Defense
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Loar presently has a consensus price target of $88.00, indicating a potential upside of 38.27%. Applied Aerospace & Defense has a consensus price target of $25.22, indicating a potential upside of 106.74%. Given Applied Aerospace & Defense's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Applied Aerospace & Defense is more favorable than Loar.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Loar
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
Applied Aerospace & Defense
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

Loar has a net margin of 11.60% compared to Applied Aerospace & Defense's net margin of 0.00%. Loar's return on equity of 9.37% beat Applied Aerospace & Defense's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Loar11.60% 9.37% 5.39%
Applied Aerospace & Defense N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Loar beats Applied Aerospace & Defense on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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AADX vs. The Competition

MetricApplied Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense IndustryIndustrials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$2.01B$20.44B$10.20B$23.26B
Dividend YieldN/A1.68%97.17%3.58%
P/E RatioN/A37.2925.4628.40
Price / SalesN/A149.00307.6020.41
Price / CashN/A26.3523.7134.34
Price / BookN/A7.374.784.69
Net IncomeN/A$562.41M$612.22M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-2.09%-3.65%-0.11%-2.41%
1 Month Performance-32.11%-14.15%-4.07%-4.27%
1 Year PerformanceN/A2.28%5.72%8.87%

Applied Aerospace & Defense Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AADX
Applied Aerospace & Defense
3.8346 of 5 stars
$12.20
+4.7%
$25.22
+106.7%
N/A$2.01BN/AN/A1,542
SARO
StandardAero
4.6799 of 5 stars
$24.12
+2.0%
$34.77
+44.2%
-13.1%$7.99B$6.06B24.908,000
CAE
CAE
4.4044 of 5 stars
$24.13
+1.9%
$31.00
+28.5%
-8.1%$7.73B$4.99B33.9911,500
AVAV
AeroVironment
4.1983 of 5 stars
$145.28
-1.2%
$247.79
+70.6%
-36.9%$7.39B$1.98BN/A4,091
HXL
Hexcel
4.3347 of 5 stars
$92.53
+3.0%
$107.18
+15.8%
+46.8%$7.00B$1.89B46.505,563

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