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BBD.A vs. BBD.B, CAE, MDA, MAL, and HRX

Should you buy Bombardier stock or one of its competitors? Bombardier's main competitors and comparable companies include Bombardier, Inc. Class B (BBD.B), CAE (CAE), MDA Space (MDA), Magellan Aerospace (MAL), and Héroux-Devtek (HRX). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "aerospace & defense" industry.

How does Bombardier compare to Bombardier, Inc. Class B?

Bombardier (TSE:BBD.A) and Bombardier, Inc. Class B (TSE:BBD.B) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings, valuation and media sentiment.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bombardier3.65% N/A 4.11%
Bombardier, Inc. Class B 3.65%N/A 4.11%

0.2% of Bombardier shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.7% of Bombardier, Inc. Class B shares are owned by institutional investors. 84.8% of Bombardier shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Bombardier, Inc. Class B shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Bombardier has a beta of 1.621144, suggesting that its share price is 62% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bombardier, Inc. Class B has a beta of 1.66366, suggesting that its share price is 66% more volatile than the broader market.

Bombardier currently has a consensus target price of C$355.00, indicating a potential upside of 18.33%. Bombardier, Inc. Class B has a consensus target price of C$325.62, indicating a potential upside of 8.50%. Given Bombardier's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Bombardier is more favorable than Bombardier, Inc. Class B.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bombardier
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Bombardier, Inc. Class B
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.45

Bombardier is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bombardier, Inc. Class B, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BombardierC$9.75B3.04C$276MC$8.9933.37
Bombardier, Inc. Class BC$9.75B3.04C$276MC$8.9933.38

In the previous week, Bombardier, Inc. Class B had 3 more articles in the media than Bombardier. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Bombardier, Inc. Class B and 0 mentions for Bombardier. Bombardier, Inc. Class B's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Bombardier's score of -0.68 indicating that Bombardier, Inc. Class B is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Bombardier Negative
Bombardier, Inc. Class B Neutral

Summary

Bombardier, Inc. Class B beats Bombardier on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bombardier compare to CAE?

Bombardier (TSE:BBD.A) and CAE (TSE:CAE) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, profitability, earnings and media sentiment.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BombardierC$9.75B3.04C$276MC$8.9933.37
CAEC$4.99B2.13-C$334.62MC$0.8937.10

CAE has a net margin of 5.75% compared to Bombardier's net margin of 3.65%. CAE's return on equity of 5.47% beat Bombardier's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bombardier3.65% N/A 4.11%
CAE 5.75%5.47%2.79%

0.2% of Bombardier shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.1% of CAE shares are owned by institutional investors. 84.8% of Bombardier shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of CAE shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Bombardier currently has a consensus target price of C$355.00, indicating a potential upside of 18.33%. CAE has a consensus target price of C$47.23, indicating a potential upside of 43.04%. Given CAE's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe CAE is more favorable than Bombardier.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bombardier
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
CAE
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82

Bombardier has a beta of 1.621144, suggesting that its stock price is 62% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CAE has a beta of 0.597208, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, CAE had 2 more articles in the media than Bombardier. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for CAE and 0 mentions for Bombardier. CAE's average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat Bombardier's score of -0.68 indicating that CAE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Bombardier Negative
CAE Neutral

Summary

Bombardier and CAE tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bombardier compare to MDA Space?

Bombardier (TSE:BBD.A) and MDA Space (TSE:MDA) are both industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations and risk.

0.2% of Bombardier shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.5% of MDA Space shares are held by institutional investors. 84.8% of Bombardier shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.6% of MDA Space shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Bombardier has a beta of 1.621144, meaning that its share price is 62% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MDA Space has a beta of -0.188653, meaning that its share price is 119% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, MDA Space had 3 more articles in the media than Bombardier. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for MDA Space and 0 mentions for Bombardier. MDA Space's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Bombardier's score of -0.68 indicating that MDA Space is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Bombardier Negative
MDA Space Positive

Bombardier presently has a consensus target price of C$355.00, indicating a potential upside of 18.33%. MDA Space has a consensus target price of C$63.64, indicating a potential upside of 58.10%. Given MDA Space's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe MDA Space is more favorable than Bombardier.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bombardier
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
MDA Space
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.08

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BombardierC$9.75B3.04C$276MC$8.9933.37
MDA SpaceC$1.87B3.49C$68.84MC$0.7950.95

MDA Space has a net margin of 5.66% compared to Bombardier's net margin of 3.65%. MDA Space's return on equity of 6.60% beat Bombardier's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bombardier3.65% N/A 4.11%
MDA Space 5.66%6.60%2.12%

Summary

MDA Space beats Bombardier on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bombardier compare to Magellan Aerospace?

Bombardier (TSE:BBD.A) and Magellan Aerospace (TSE:MAL) are both industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Magellan Aerospace had 2 more articles in the media than Bombardier. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Magellan Aerospace and 0 mentions for Bombardier. Magellan Aerospace's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Bombardier's score of -0.68 indicating that Magellan Aerospace is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Bombardier Negative
Magellan Aerospace Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BombardierC$9.75B3.04C$276MC$8.9933.37
Magellan AerospaceC$1.12B1.68C$18.72MC$1.0531.56

Magellan Aerospace has a net margin of 5.30% compared to Bombardier's net margin of 3.65%. Magellan Aerospace's return on equity of 7.11% beat Bombardier's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bombardier3.65% N/A 4.11%
Magellan Aerospace 5.30%7.11%2.19%

Bombardier has a beta of 1.621144, suggesting that its share price is 62% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Magellan Aerospace has a beta of 0.888672, suggesting that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

0.2% of Bombardier shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.7% of Magellan Aerospace shares are owned by institutional investors. 84.8% of Bombardier shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 79.3% of Magellan Aerospace shares are owned by 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.

Bombardier currently has a consensus price target of C$355.00, suggesting a potential upside of 18.33%. Magellan Aerospace has a consensus price target of C$38.67, suggesting a potential upside of 16.68%. Given Bombardier's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Bombardier is more favorable than Magellan Aerospace.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bombardier
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Magellan Aerospace
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Bombardier beats Magellan Aerospace on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Bombardier compare to Héroux-Devtek?

Bombardier (TSE:BBD.A) and Héroux-Devtek (TSE:HRX) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

Héroux-Devtek has a net margin of 6.08% compared to Bombardier's net margin of 3.65%. Héroux-Devtek's return on equity of 9.33% beat Bombardier's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bombardier3.65% N/A 4.11%
Héroux-Devtek 6.08%9.33%4.81%

Bombardier presently has a consensus target price of C$355.00, suggesting a potential upside of 18.33%. Given Bombardier's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Bombardier is more favorable than Héroux-Devtek.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bombardier
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Héroux-Devtek
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

0.2% of Bombardier shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.7% of Héroux-Devtek shares are owned by institutional investors. 84.8% of Bombardier shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.9% of Héroux-Devtek shares are owned 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.

Bombardier has a beta of 1.621144, suggesting that its share price is 62% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Héroux-Devtek has a beta of 1.72, suggesting that its share price is 72% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Héroux-Devtek's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Bombardier's score of -0.68 indicating that Héroux-Devtek is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Bombardier Negative
Héroux-Devtek Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BombardierC$9.75B3.04C$276MC$8.9933.37
Héroux-DevtekC$695.14M0.00C$52.21MC$1.55N/A

Summary

Bombardier beats Héroux-Devtek on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BBD.A vs. The Competition

MetricBombardierAerospace & Defense IndustryIndustrials SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$29.60BC$20.44BC$10.20BC$12.55B
Dividend Yield3.32%1.68%97.17%6.28%
P/E Ratio33.3737.2925.4638.97
Price / Sales3.04149.00307.609.20
Price / Cash3.7126.3523.7182.29
Price / Book-11.907.374.784.58
Net IncomeC$276MC$562.41MC$612.22MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-2.32%-3.65%-0.11%-1.80%
1 Month Performance-15.24%-14.15%-4.07%-2.24%
1 Year Performance75.49%2.28%5.72%21.82%

Bombardier Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BBD.A
Bombardier
1.5091 of 5 stars
C$300.00
-3.4%
C$355.00
+18.3%
+95.5%C$29.60BC$9.75B33.3717,100
BBD.B
Bombardier, Inc. Class B
1.4267 of 5 stars
C$306.50
+1.2%
C$325.62
+6.2%
+93.8%C$30.24BC$9.75B34.09N/A
CAE
CAE
2.9232 of 5 stars
C$32.83
-1.1%
C$47.23
+43.9%
-7.7%C$10.57BC$4.99B36.8913,000
MDA
MDA Space
3.0813 of 5 stars
C$41.17
+3.3%
C$64.50
+56.7%
+30.3%C$6.67BC$1.87B52.113,000
MAL
Magellan Aerospace
2.1344 of 5 stars
C$32.41
+1.9%
C$38.67
+19.3%
+94.8%C$1.85BC$1.12B30.873,850

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This page (TSE:BBD.A) was last updated on 9/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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