Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY) — Stock Score Summary

Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY) has a MoatMap StockRank of 28/100 based on Quality (24/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (56/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. Firefly Aerospace is a private/public aerospace firm. While the space economy is growing, the launch services sector is highly capital-intensive, risky, and lacks the predictable cash flows and high ROIC of a quality compounder.

Firefly Aerospace Inc. is an end-to-end space transportation company providing launch, lunar, and in-space utility services. The company's competitive moat is its cost-effective, medium-lift launch vehicle (Alpha) and its strategic partnerships with national security and commercial space customers. It operates as a vertically integrated, high-growth player in the modern commercial space race.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$36.10
Market Cap$7.9B
P/E (Forward)-31.73
Price/Book5.99
Return on Equity-62.1%
Return on Invested Capital-19.5%
Debt/Equity4.80
Gross Margin24.8%
Operating Margin-115.9%
Revenue Growth44.8%
Free Cash Flow$-147M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Firefly Aerospace Inc.’s (FLY) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY) is 28/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (24), Value (36), and Momentum (56) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Firefly Aerospace Inc. have an economic moat?
Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY) has a Quality factor score of 24/100. 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 Firefly Aerospace Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 28/100. 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 Firefly Aerospace Inc. in?
Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Aerospace & Defense industry (United States).
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