AAR (AIR) Competitors

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AIR vs. CW, HWM, HXL, MOG.A, and RTX

Should you buy AAR stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares AAR 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 AAR include Curtiss-Wright (CW), Howmet Aerospace (HWM), Hexcel (HXL), Moog (MOG.A), and RTX (RTX). These companies are all part of the "aerospace" sector.

How does AAR compare to Curtiss-Wright?

Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) and AAR (NYSE:AIR) are both aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

Curtiss-Wright has a net margin of 14.17% compared to AAR's net margin of 5.46%. Curtiss-Wright's return on equity of 20.00% beat AAR's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Curtiss-Wright14.17% 20.00% 10.01%
AAR 5.46%12.39%5.68%

82.7% of Curtiss-Wright shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.7% of AAR shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Curtiss-Wright shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.6% of AAR 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.

Curtiss-Wright has higher revenue and earnings than AAR. AAR is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Curtiss-Wright, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Curtiss-Wright$3.50B8.05$484.23M$13.6555.82
AAR$2.78B1.90$12.50M$4.5129.48

In the previous week, Curtiss-Wright had 6 more articles in the media than AAR. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Curtiss-Wright and 3 mentions for AAR. Curtiss-Wright's average media sentiment score of 1.31 beat AAR's score of 0.72 indicating that Curtiss-Wright is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Curtiss-Wright
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
AAR
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Curtiss-Wright presently has a consensus target price of $746.67, suggesting a potential downside of 2.01%. AAR has a consensus target price of $131.20, suggesting a potential downside of 1.34%. Given AAR's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe AAR is more favorable than Curtiss-Wright.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Curtiss-Wright
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
AAR
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

Curtiss-Wright has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AAR has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Curtiss-Wright beats AAR on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AAR compare to Howmet Aerospace?

AAR (NYSE:AIR) and Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) are both aerospace companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.

90.7% of AAR shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.5% of Howmet Aerospace shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.6% of AAR shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Howmet Aerospace shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Howmet Aerospace has a net margin of 20.23% compared to AAR's net margin of 5.46%. Howmet Aerospace's return on equity of 29.27% beat AAR's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AAR5.46% 12.39% 5.68%
Howmet Aerospace 20.23%29.27%13.20%

AAR has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Howmet Aerospace has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

AAR currently has a consensus target price of $131.20, indicating a potential downside of 1.34%. Howmet Aerospace has a consensus target price of $287.53, indicating a potential upside of 4.23%. Given Howmet Aerospace's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Howmet Aerospace is more favorable than AAR.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AAR
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
Howmet Aerospace
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82

In the previous week, Howmet Aerospace had 22 more articles in the media than AAR. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Howmet Aerospace and 3 mentions for AAR. Howmet Aerospace's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat AAR's score of 0.72 indicating that Howmet Aerospace is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AAR
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Howmet Aerospace
21 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Howmet Aerospace has higher revenue and earnings than AAR. AAR is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Howmet Aerospace, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AAR$2.78B1.90$12.50M$4.5129.48
Howmet Aerospace$8.25B13.38$1.51B$4.3164.00

Summary

Howmet Aerospace beats AAR on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AAR compare to Hexcel?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hexcel$1.89B3.80$109.40M$1.5262.83
AAR$2.78B1.90$12.50M$4.5129.48

In the previous week, AAR had 3 more articles in the media than Hexcel. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for AAR and 0 mentions for Hexcel. AAR's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Hexcel's score of 0.00 indicating that AAR is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Hexcel Neutral
AAR Positive

95.5% of Hexcel shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.7% of AAR shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Hexcel shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.6% of AAR shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Hexcel has a beta of 1.08, suggesting that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AAR has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

Hexcel currently has a consensus target price of $91.00, suggesting a potential downside of 4.71%. AAR has a consensus target price of $131.20, suggesting a potential downside of 1.34%. Given AAR's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe AAR is more favorable than Hexcel.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hexcel
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.27
AAR
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

Hexcel has a net margin of 6.07% compared to AAR's net margin of 5.46%. AAR's return on equity of 12.39% beat Hexcel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hexcel6.07% 11.08% 5.66%
AAR 5.46%12.39%5.68%

Summary

AAR beats Hexcel on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AAR compare to Moog?

Moog (NYSE:MOG.A) and AAR (NYSE:AIR) are both aerospace companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation and media sentiment.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Moog$4.17B3.08$235.03M$8.8945.60
AAR$2.78B1.90$12.50M$4.5129.48

Moog has a beta of 0.98, meaning that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AAR has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

Moog presently has a consensus target price of $450.00, indicating a potential upside of 11.01%. AAR has a consensus target price of $131.20, indicating a potential downside of 1.34%. Given Moog's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Moog is more favorable than AAR.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Moog
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.50
AAR
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

Moog has a net margin of 6.83% compared to AAR's net margin of 5.46%. Moog's return on equity of 16.11% beat AAR's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Moog6.83% 16.11% 7.15%
AAR 5.46%12.39%5.68%

87.9% of Moog shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.7% of AAR shares are held by institutional investors. 1.5% of Moog shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.6% of AAR shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, AAR had 2 more articles in the media than Moog. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for AAR and 1 mentions for Moog. AAR's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Moog's score of 0.00 indicating that AAR is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Moog
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
AAR
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Moog beats AAR on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AAR compare to RTX?

AAR (NYSE:AIR) and RTX (NYSE:RTX) are both aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and risk.

AAR has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RTX has a beta of 0.31, meaning that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AAR$2.78B1.90$12.50M$4.5129.48
RTX$88.60B2.82$6.73B$5.3334.76

AAR currently has a consensus target price of $131.20, suggesting a potential downside of 1.34%. RTX has a consensus target price of $211.38, suggesting a potential upside of 14.09%. Given RTX's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe RTX is more favorable than AAR.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AAR
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
RTX
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.68

In the previous week, RTX had 41 more articles in the media than AAR. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for RTX and 3 mentions for AAR. RTX's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat AAR's score of 0.72 indicating that RTX is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AAR
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
RTX
29 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

90.7% of AAR shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.5% of RTX shares are held by institutional investors. 3.6% of AAR shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of RTX shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

RTX has a net margin of 8.03% compared to AAR's net margin of 5.46%. RTX's return on equity of 13.50% beat AAR's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AAR5.46% 12.39% 5.68%
RTX 8.03%13.50%5.29%

Summary

RTX beats AAR on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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AIR vs. The Competition

MetricAARAEROSP/DEF EQ IndustryAerospace SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$5.29B$20.71B$30.77B$23.14B
Dividend YieldN/A0.62%0.89%4.06%
P/E Ratio29.4861.2744.0731.08
Price / Sales1.907.4836.4496.34
Price / Cash24.5638.8329.2724.45
Price / Book3.968.848.384.67
Net Income$12.50M$514.37M$906.01M$1.07B
7 Day Performance0.39%-3.31%-4.83%0.24%
1 Month Performance22.76%12.04%1.87%0.35%
1 Year Performance96.18%45.63%32.29%22.63%

AAR Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AIR
AAR
3.4049 of 5 stars
$132.98
+0.5%
$131.20
-1.3%
+93.3%$5.29B$2.78B29.485,600
CW
Curtiss-Wright
3.0561 of 5 stars
$780.87
+0.5%
$746.67
-4.4%
+60.5%$28.71B$3.50B57.219,100
HWM
Howmet Aerospace
4.1176 of 5 stars
$278.26
-1.8%
$287.53
+3.3%
+56.7%$113.32B$8.25B64.5625,430
HXL
Hexcel
1.6792 of 5 stars
$97.35
-2.5%
$91.00
-6.5%
+75.1%$7.53B$1.89B64.055,563
MOG.A
Moog
2.3586 of 5 stars
$409.81
-0.4%
$450.00
+9.8%
+125.3%$13.03B$3.86B46.1013,500

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