BN · rank #6 · 2026-09-10
EXA
PARIS · EUR · $2.45B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of the factors below; drives the rank. | -0.11 |
|---|---|
| Forward revenue growth Consensus forward revenue growth. | +28.1% |
| Forward net margin Consensus forward net margin. | +1.2% |
| Net margin TTM Trailing twelve month net margin. | +0.6% |
| Margin expansion Forward minus trailing net margin (percentage points). | +0.6% |
| Forward PEG Forward P/E to growth. Below 1 is cheap for the growth. | 0.52 |
| Debt / FCF Net debt relative to free cash flow. Lower is safer. | 2.49× |
| Analyst upside Spread between the consensus 12m target and the current price. | +11.1% |
| Last EPS surprise Most recent reported EPS versus consensus. | — |
| Market cap (USD) | $2.45B |
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Summary
Exail Technologies S.A. is a French high-tech industrial group specializing in navigation systems and autonomous maritime robotics, including underwater drones, for defense and civil sectors.
Rationale
The company fits the bottleneck-solver thesis by offering specialized seabed warfare solutions with 28.13% forward revenue growth and a low 0.52 PEG ratio, supported by a €1.05 billion backlog that provides strong multi-year visibility.
Material risks
- 1Severe contract concentration and execution risk, as any delays, cancellations, or renegotiations regarding its €400 million landmark naval drone contract would heavily impact backlog and revenue metrics.
- 2Medium-term risk of technological displacement if key European navies or prime defense contractors decide to develop competing autonomous underwater capabilities in-house.
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