FTAI Aviation Ltd. (FTAI) — Stock Score Summary

FTAI Aviation Ltd. (FTAI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 59/100 based on Quality (62/100), Value (16/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. FTAI Aviation is an exceptional quality compounder with a powerful moat in commercial aviation engine maintenance (CFM56). By utilizing proprietary PMA parts and its joint venture with Chromalloy, FTAI offers engine overhauls at a 30-40% discount to OEMs. With aerospace supply chain bottlenecks delaying new aircraft deliveries, airlines are forced to run legacy fleets longer, driving massive, non-cyclical demand for FTAI's cost-saving engine modules. This represents a classic Nick Sleep 'scale economics shared' model with high ROIC.

FTAI Aviation Ltd. owns, leases, and maintains high-quality commercial aviation engines and aircraft, with a specialized focus on the widely used CFM56 engine family. The company's competitive moat is driven by its proprietary maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) joint ventures, such as "The Module Factory," which significantly lower engine maintenance costs for airlines. This vertically integrated approach allows FTAI to generate high-margin, recurring cash flows from its leasing and engine product segments.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$233.75
Market Cap$27.0B
P/E (TTM)49.72
P/E (Forward)21.66
Price/Book59.45
Return on Equity233.3%
Return on Invested Capital21.5%
Debt/Equity809.98
Gross Margin36.2%
Operating Margin22.5%
Revenue Growth65.5%
Dividend Yield0.6%
Free Cash Flow$-320M

FTAI Aviation Ltd. operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FTAI Aviation Ltd.’s (FTAI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for FTAI Aviation Ltd. (FTAI) is 59/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (62), Value (16), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does FTAI Aviation Ltd. have an economic moat?
FTAI Aviation Ltd. (FTAI) has a Quality factor score of 62/100. 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 FTAI Aviation Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for FTAI Aviation Ltd. (FTAI) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 59/100. 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 FTAI Aviation Ltd. in?
FTAI Aviation Ltd. (FTAI) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Aerospace & Defense industry (United States).