BN · rank #7 · 2026-09-08
AIR
PARIS · EUR · $183.06B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of the factors below; drives the rank. | -0.22 |
|---|---|
| Forward revenue growth Consensus forward revenue growth. | +11.7% |
| Forward net margin Consensus forward net margin. | +8.2% |
| Net margin TTM Trailing twelve month net margin. | +7.7% |
| Margin expansion Forward minus trailing net margin (percentage points). | +0.5% |
| Forward PEG Forward P/E to growth. Below 1 is cheap for the growth. | 1.43 |
| Debt / FCF Net debt relative to free cash flow. Lower is safer. | 2.87× |
| Analyst upside Spread between the consensus 12m target and the current price. | +16.3% |
| Last EPS surprise Most recent reported EPS versus consensus. | +16% |
| Market cap (USD) | $183.06B |
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Summary
Airbus Group SE is a global aerospace and defense leader operating a commercial aircraft duopoly while providing critical European defense platforms including Eurofighter, A400M, and Eurodrone.
Rationale
Airbus acts as a structural bottleneck solver for both commercial aviation and European defense, backed by a massive 9,216-aircraft backlog and robust defense division growth with EBIT more than doubling in H1 2026.
Material risks
- 1Supply chain disruptions and aerospace engine delivery delays that restrict its ability to ramp up aircraft production and capture the backlog.
- 2Execution delays and cost overruns within complex military contracts in the Defence and Space segment.
AI verdict council
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