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STRONG SELL

AeroVironment, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $7.6B · Avg Vol: $307M/d

19
StockRank
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Q
41
V
26
M
36
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%-5.42
Shares50.6M26.2M28.1M28.3M50.6M+0.0%50.6M
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)-18.6%
137150164177191Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$149.51
RSI (14)
32.9
52W High
$417.86
From 52W High
0.4%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
41
ROIC
4.4%29.5
ROE
-10.0%9.2
GP/Assets
44.7%91.6
Op. Margin
2.8%26.0
FCF/Assets
-27.1%1.9
Piotroski
21.9
Int. Cover
19.1x61.6
D/E Ratio
0.19x65.6
Current Ratio
4.30x91.1
Value
26
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
38.0x11.7
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
1.6x56.7
P/S
3.7x22.3
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
36
52W High %
36%5.5
RS 6M
-60%6.1
SMA 50/200
0.68x2.2
EPS Rev 4W
+12.3%97.8
EPS Rev 12W
+11.9%92.2
EPS Improve
+184%83.4
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$7.6B
P/E (Forward)
31.5x
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)$7.6B19STRONG SELL
KTOSKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.$8.9B14STRONG SELL
PLPlanet Labs PBC$7.3B8STRONG SELL
KRMNKarman Holdings Inc.$6.3B9STRONG SELL
LOARLoar Holdings Inc.$6.6B30SELL
VSECVSE Corporation$5.5B29SELL
MRCYMercury Systems, Inc.$6.2B33SELL
ARXSArxis, Inc.$17.4B16STRONG SELL
BETABETA Technologies, Inc.$4.4B8STRONG SELL
BWXTBWX Technologies, Inc.$16.0B31SELL

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.6x · Gross margin 28.6%

AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) — Stock Score Summary

AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) has a MoatMap StockRank of 19/100 based on Quality (41/100), Value (26/100), and Momentum (36/100) 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$149.51
Market Cap$7.6B
P/E (Forward)31.47
Price/Book1.63
Return on Equity-10.0%
Return on Invested Capital4.4%
Debt/Equity0.19x
Gross Margin25.3%
Operating Margin2.8%
Revenue Growth133.3%
Free Cash Flow$-304M

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 19/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (41), Value (26), and Momentum (36) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does AeroVironment, Inc. have an economic moat?
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) has a Quality factor score of 41/100. 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 19/100. 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).