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AeroVironment, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $7.5B · Avg Vol: $242M/d

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StockRank
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Q
23
V
27
M
26
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-10.0%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

AeroVironment, Inc. designs, develops, produces, and supports unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), tactical missile systems, and high-altitude pseudo-satellites (HAPS) for defense and commercial markets. The company is a leading innovator in autonomous systems, benefiting from long-standing relationships with defense agencies and proprietary technology in small UAS and HAPS. It is a specialized aerospace and defense technology company, recognized for its pioneering work in electric-powered unmanned aerial vehicles and advanced reconnaissance solutions.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20222023202420252026CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue445.7M540.5M716.7M820.6M2.0B45.1%2.0B2.2B2.5B13.1%
EPS-0.08-7.042.191.56-5.40-28.8%-5.40
Shares50.6M26.2M28.1M28.3M50.6M+0.0%50.8M
Debt216.6M162.8M59.7M64.3M834.8M40.1%834.8M
Equity608.0M551.0M822.7M886.5M4.4B64.0%
Op CF-9.6M11.4M15.3M-1.3M-78.4M34.1%-78.4M
Inv CF-52.3M-7.0M-51.7M-28.5M-1.2B
Fin CF-16.6M50.8M-22.9M-2.9M1.6B
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PRICE (1Y)+0.3%
141155168182196Jul 30Aug 20Sep 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$147.07
RSI (14)
37.8
52W High
$417.86
From 52W High
0.4%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
23
ROIC
-5.6%8.5
ROE
-10.0%8.9
GP/Assets
8.8%21.5
Op. Margin
2.8%24.2
FCF/Assets
-1.8%21.6
Piotroski
21.9
Int. Cover
-50.0x1.1
D/E Ratio
0.19x64.3
Current Ratio
4.30x91.1
Value
27
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
38.5x13.1
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
1.7x57.8
P/S
3.7x23.1
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
26
52W High %
35%4.7
RS 6M
-42%10.4
SMA 50/200
0.75x6.6
EPS Rev 4W
-0.7%12.3
EPS Rev 12W
+8.9%89.1
EPS Improve
+181%82.9
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$7.5B
P/E (Forward)
32.9x
Gross Margin
25.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of AVAV are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
AVAVAeroVironment, Inc.(you)$7.5B7Strong Sell
PLPlanet Labs PBC$7.1B6Strong Sell
BETABETA Technologies, Inc.$4.9B7Strong Sell
KTOSKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.$9.8B11Strong Sell
KRMNKarman Holdings Inc.$6.0B14Strong Sell
ACHRArcher Aviation Inc.$4.4B9Strong Sell
FLYFirefly Aerospace Inc.$3.6B4Strong Sell
MRCYMercury Systems, Inc.$5.3B25Sell
LOARLoar Holdings Inc.$6.7B29Sell
LUNRIntuitive Machines, Inc.$2.5B2Strong Sell

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.5x · Gross margin 29.3%

AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV): Stock Score Summary

AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) has a MoatMap StockRank of 7/100 based on Quality (23/100), Value (27/100), and Momentum (26/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

AeroVironment, Inc. designs, develops, produces, and supports unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), tactical missile systems, and high-altitude pseudo-satellites (HAPS) for defense and commercial markets. The company is a leading innovator in autonomous systems, benefiting from long-standing relationships with defense agencies and proprietary technology in small UAS and HAPS. It is a specialized aerospace and defense technology company, recognized for its pioneering work in electric-powered unmanned aerial vehicles and advanced reconnaissance solutions.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$147.07
Market Cap$7.5B
P/E (Forward)32.94
Price/Book1.66
Return on Equity-10.0%
Return on Invested Capital-5.6%
Debt/Equity0.19x
Gross Margin25.3%
Operating Margin2.8%
Revenue Growth133.3%
Free Cash Flow$-102M

AeroVironment, Inc. operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AeroVironment, Inc.’s (AVAV) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) is 7/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (23), Value (27), and Momentum (26) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does AeroVironment, Inc. have an economic moat?
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) has a Quality factor score of 23/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is AeroVironment, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 7/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is AeroVironment, Inc. in?
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Aerospace & Defense industry (United States).